Political parties participating in Sunday's electoral dialogue, urged the Election Commission (EC) to strictly uphold neutrality, to be bold and remain uncompromising on enforcement of electoral rules ...

Bihar’s election revealed the triumph of the ruling parties as well as the controversies that challenge India’s democracy.

Officials say the Democracy Shield is designed to support frontline accession countries but also to galvanise European societies into recognising the threat posed to democracies, writes Tony Connelly.