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South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

ampaign spending by political parties and candidates would be capped during the period prior to a state election to keep the cost of public funding down.

Modi 3.0 Government Unveils New Cabinet Portfolios, Here’s who got what

With BJP’s allies gaining significant representation, the portfolio allocation underscores the coalition's strength

Mass resignations by founding members shake FijiFirst Party

This upheaval follows FijiFirst's recent confirmation that it had expelled 17 MPs for defying a party directive and voting for a pay rise.

Use of AI deepfake and social media misinformation a serious threat to India’s democracy

Cybersecurity expert, agrees that the use of deepfake "is a serious threat to democracy" as it "is difficult to detect by using automated and scalable means.

Schrödinger’s cat confused as losers rejoice, victors distraught in historic Indian elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is back with his party the BJP getting 240 seats, 32 shy of a majority on its own.

Why Congress’ High Social Media Reach Fails to Translate into Ground Support for Election 2024?

Engagement via social media can amplify echo chambers, where users are exposed primarily to content that reinforces their existing beliefs.support.

Amid Modi’s historic third term, here are some career options for Rahul Gandhi post-2024 election defeat

Sadanand Dhume made observation on X that Rahul Gandhi seems unsuited to the cut-throat world of Indian politics.

India’s opposition to abstain from post-election TV debates, here’s why this is a sign of hypocrisy

In a democracy, political entities are expected to engage with the media and the public, answering tough questions and standing by their policies and actions.

Federal election 2022 candidate fined $1000 for providing false information to AEC

The man pleaded guilty on 5 April 2024 to one count of knowingly providing false or misleading information, a violation of section 137.1(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth).

India at a Crossroads: Choosing Between Unity and Division in the General Election

History shows us that through past ages, India has risen when its shared civilisational identity, collective energy, and shared vision have been awakened

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World’s first limbless para-archer Payal Nag wins Archery Para Series gold in historic win

Nag’s achievement carries historic significance because she is widely regarded as the world’s first quadruple-amputee para-archer competing at elite international level.

Community groups condemn planned Khalistan protests targeting Hindu temples in Canada

In a joint statement backed by more than 30 organisations, it warned that previous protests framed as peaceful had “led to harassment, intimidation, and violence against Hindu Canadians, devotees, and temple management”.

Deportation push as US detains niece and grandniece of Iran’s top commander Qasem Soleimani

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had moved to terminate the pair’s legal status, adding they were now in custody pending removal proceedings.
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