Democratic Illusions 2.0: The Art of ‘Free and Fair’ Vote Chori

One wonders if future generations will study this era not as the golden age of Indian democracy but as its tragic unravelling. Dr Noour Ali ZehgeerDemocracy, we were told, rests on institutions, not individuals. The greatest of these institutions—at least in theory—is the Election Commission of India. It is the referee of the democratic match,…

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J&K can emerge country’s Destination Wedding Capital: CM Omar Abdullah

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 10 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir is loaded with immense potential for ‘Destination Wedding Tourism’ and Kashmir can emerge from Paradise on Earth to Country’s Destination Wedding Capital.The Chief Minister Omar Abdullah made these remarks in his inaugural address at the Hindusthan-2025 Wedding Planners Expo at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here today. The…

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PSA dossier states serious charges against MLA Mehraj Malik

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 09 (STC): The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s detention dossier against Doda MLA Mehraj Din Malik,levels a series of grave allegations. He has been portrayed as a habitual offender, provocateur, and persistent threat to public order.As already reported, Malik was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) vide Order No. PSA 05…

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CP Radhakrishnan elected India’s new Vice President

CP Radhakrishnan won by 152 votes today, crossing the 391 vote requirement margin to become the Vice President of India. STC NEWS DESKNEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 09 (STC): CP Radhakrishnan, the vice-presidential candidate of the NDA, won the elections today to become the new Vice President of India.Radhakrishnan was locked in a direct battle against Opposition…

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