NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Milan Kundera, the author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being: ‘The Greek word for ‘return’ is nostos. Algos means ‘suffering.’ So…’ A beautiful reflection on why nostalgia can hurt as much as it healsQuote of the Day: Milan Kundera’s reflection on nostalgia elevates a familiar feeling into something far more profound. By exploring the wo...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
What if the Strait of Hormuz didn’t reopen?The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, faces potential prolonged closure. This situation mirrors past disruptions, raising concerns about...
23 May, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Iran & Ukraine usher in the era of the underdogs in a war-torn worldGlobal conflicts are increasingly prolonged, with unexpected resilience from weaker forces challenging traditional military predictions. Wa...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Indira imposed Emergency as per constitutional provisions, lifted it on time: Sanjay RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has criticized the BJP for observing 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas'. He defends Indira Gandhi's Emergency impos...
25 Jun, 2025, 04.18 PM IST
Delhi HC dismisses PIL challenging Centre's decision to declare June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea against the Centre's declaration of June 25 as "Constitution Murder Day," commemorating the 1975 Emer...
26 Jul, 2024, 12.58 PM IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee would have also imposed Emergency: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay RautShiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday defended the Emergency imposed by the Congress party in 1975, asserting that if Atal ...
15 Jul, 2024, 11.45 AM IST
Priyanka Gandhi slams NDA's 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' declaration, cites hypocrisyCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has attacked the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led central government's announcement to observe ...
13 Jul, 2024, 02.59 PM IST
'Dark Days of Democracy!' BJP leaders hit out at Congress on 1975 Emergency anniversary; June 25 to be observed as "Samvidhan Hatya Divas"The BJP launched a strong attack on the Congress on the 49th anniversary of the Emergency. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P...
12 Jul, 2024, 07.25 PM IST
1975 Emergency explained: A look back at India's 'dark days of democracy'; Govt designates day as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'1975 Emergency: In a significant move, the Government of India has designated June 25 as "Constitution Murder Day" to mark the 1975 Emergen...
12 Jul, 2024, 07.19 PM IST
"Yet another headline-grabbing exercise": Congress targets Centre for declaring June 25 as "Constitution Murder Day"Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the seve...
12 Jul, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
June 25 to be observed as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas': GovtThe Indian government has announced that June 25 of every year will be observed as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the dark days of...
12 Jul, 2024, 05.21 PM IST
Assam government felicitates 301 people jailed during 'emergency'The Cabinet meeting held on 19 April, decided to pay monthly pension of Rs. 15 thousand to the Lok Tantra Senani who served imprisonment fo...
25 Jun, 2023, 08.50 PM IST
Blots on Congress leadership after independence: FM Arun JaitleyArun Jaitley today took swipes at Congress and blamed it for delaying economic reforms by two decades, transforming India into a 'dynastic ...
26 Jun, 2016, 11.38 AM IST
Sonia Gandhi tried to declare state of emergency, alleges Subramanian Swamy"In 2011-12, Sonia Gandhi was planning to declare a state of emergency in the country and she had cooked up this Hindu terror business," Sw...
26 Jun, 2016, 01.34 AM IST
WikiLeaks: American mole in Indira Gandhi's household during Emergency?According to the latest cables released by Wikileaks, on a few instances the dispatches from the US Embassy in New Delhi repeatedly refers ...
09 Apr, 2013, 10.01 AM IST
- Congress blames Sanjay for Emergency ‘excesses’
The Congress has all but disowned Sanjay Gandhi, blaming the excesses committed during the Emergency of 1975 on his overzealous promotion o...
29 Dec, 2010, 04.39 AM IST