In 1952, India held its first general elections. It marked the establishment of the world's largest democracy. The elections were conducted under the newly adopted Constitution. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party. Voter turnout was approximately 45%. The election process was overseen by the Election Commission of India. This event set the foundation for India's democratic governance.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting appointed Shashi Shekhar Vempati as the Chairman of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on May 6, 2026. Vempati, an alumnus...