Annual Convention of Central Information Commission (CIC) titled, “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Citizen–centric Governance through RTI” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 9, 2022. Photo: PIB

RTI Act Aims to Strengthen Indian Democracy: Minister Jitendra Singh

November 9, 2022November 12, 2022 RMN News Corruption, Democracy, Dr Jitendra Singh, Narendra Modi, RTI Act

The Minister noted that empowered citizens are an important pillar of democracy and the CIC will continue to work for

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet. UN Photo / Jean-Marc Ferré (file photo)

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Attacks on Cambodia’s Media Are Threat to Democracy: UN Report

August 4, 2022August 8, 2022 RMN News Cambodia, Democracy, Internet

Journalists in Cambodia are increasingly being subjected to various forms of harassment and pressure, as well as violence, a report

The Electronic Digital Display Board at the office of the Election Commission of India displaying the results of General Election-2019 for the public, at Nirvachan Sadan, in New Delhi on May 23, 2019. Photo: PIB (Representational Image)

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70% of the World Population Lives Under Dictatorship: Democracy Report

March 3, 2022March 6, 2022 RMN News Democracy, Dictatorship, V-Dem

Electoral autocracies are the most common regime type and harbor the largest share of the world population – 44% or

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How the U.S. Plans to Protect Democracy and Combat Corruption

December 22, 2021December 24, 2021 RMN News Corruption, Democracy, Joe Biden

The White House announced the Presidential Initiative for Democratic Renewal, which represents the U.S. Government’s flagship efforts to bolster democracy

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U.S. Announces Lead-up Events for the Summit for Democracy

December 2, 2021December 5, 2021 RMN News Democracy, Human Rights, Joe Biden

The U.S. President Joe Biden will host a Summit for Democracy to reinforce the U.S. commitment to placing democracy and human rights

Newly arrived Rohingya refugees travel by boat from Myanmar on the Bay of Bengal to Teknaf in Cox’s Bazar district, Chittagong Division in Bangladesh. Credit: UNICEF/Patrick Brown

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World Leaders Call on Myanmar Dictators to Restore Democracy

November 27, 2021November 29, 2021 RMN News Democracy, Dictators, Myanmar, Rakhine State, Rohingyas

Reports of internet shutdowns and other methods of communication in Chin State and other areas of the country are also