On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, PM Narendra Modi called it a dark chapter in India’s democratic history. He accused the Congress of crushing constitutional values and …
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Empowers CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to Issue Joint Orders for Army, Navy, and Air Force
In a big step toward military reform, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given CDS Gen Anil Chauhan the power to issue joint orders to the Army, Navy, and …
- Space and Science
‘Weather 90% favourable for Axiom-4 mission’: SpaceX Prepares For Sudhanshu Shukla’s Space Journey With Axiom Mission 4 Crew
After several delays, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is finally set to fly to the International Space Station with Axiom Mission 4 on June 25, 2025. Alongside astronauts from …
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Who Is Zohran Mamdani? First-Time Mayoral Candidate Leads NYC as Cuomo Concedes and Praises His Grassroots Campaign
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, has taken the lead in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary. With strong support from young voters …
India’s Shubhanshu Shukla is heading to space today at 12:01 pm IST as part of Axiom Mission 4. He’ll be the second Indian ever in space. The 15-day …
The Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, lasted 21 months and brought sweeping changes to India’s democracy. With arrests, press censorship, protests, and forced sterilizations, …
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‘The Day Democracy Paused’: 50 Years Since India’s Emergency Began, What Are Some Commonly Asked Questions
On June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency, suspending civil liberties, jailing thousands, and silencing the press for 21 months. Triggered by a …
On June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency in India, citing “internal disturbances.” It lasted 21 months and led to mass arrests, press …
On June 25, 1975, then PM Indira Gandhi declared a national Emergency, suspending civil rights, censoring the press, and jailing political opponents. It lasted 21 months and is …
A ceasefire between Iran and Israel officially began at 7 a.m. Tuesday after days of intense fighting, including strikes on nuclear sites and US military bases. Though no …
