democratic institutions
Germany Exposes Russian Cyberattacks on Air Safety Systems and Election Interference Campaign
Dec 13, 2025 02:53 am CST
Germany has presented evidence linking Russia's GRU military intelligence to a sophisticated cyberattack on its air traffic control systems and a coordinated disinformation campaign that targeted February's elections. German intelligence identified the APT28 (Fancy Bear) hacker group and the "Storm 1516" influence operation as attempts to destabilize democratic institutions, prompting planned countermeasures in coordination with EU partners.
PM Modi Praises Amit Shah's Parliament Speech on Electoral Integrity: Countering Opposition Claims with "Concrete Facts"
Dec 11, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Home Minister Amit Shah delivered a comprehensive parliamentary address defending India's electoral system against opposition allegations, particularly Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims. Prime Minister Modi praised Shah's speech for presenting concrete facts that highlighted the robustness of democratic processes while exposing opposition falsehoods. Shah referenced historical electoral practices, defended the Special Summary Revision process, and countered specific allegations with Election Commission clarifications during the heated parliamentary debate.