Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remembered the Emergency imposed in 1975 as a grave attack on India's democratic framework, paying tribute to those who opposed the period and reiterating the government's resolve to uphold constitutional principles, democratic institutions and citizens' freedoms.
The new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 9 social sciences textbook includes a topic on the "Emergency," describing it as "one of the major challenges" faced by Indian democracy, an official from the institution confirmed on Thursday.
For the first time, NCERT has included a chapter on the 1975-77 Emergency in a Class 9 Social Science textbook. The lesson describes the period as a major challenge to Indian democracy and discusses the suspension of Fundamental Rights, censorship, political arrests and the restoration of democracy through the 1977 general election.
The US Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared sceptical of President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs under an emergency authority, in a landmark case that could redefine presidential powers over trade.
It was the best of times for us aspiring to join the IAS, it was perhaps the worst of times for India since Independence.
'Emergency' is a historical drama directed by Kangana Ranaut, depicting the 21-month period of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977.
A 38-year-old critically injured online-food-delivery boy finally got admitted to SSKM Hospital’s trauma care centre after rushing from one hospital to another seeking a berth for emergency treatment for about nine hours since 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Kangana Ranaut regrets directing 'Emergency' and taking BJP's rule in the centre for granted. Vows to never make a political film again.
Ahead of 'Emergency's release, politician-actor Kangana Ranaut states that her research found Indira Gandhi to be 'weak' and 'unsure of herself.' She also believes that today, no director deserves her.
Kangana Ranaut opens up about portraying Indira Gandhi in 'Emergency', discussing nepotism, privilege, and her respectful approach to the role ahead of the film's January 17 release.
