Topic: Emergency
West read Emergency wrong. India’s democracy mattered little to US, UK, Russia
Archival documents on the Emergency show the incredible ease with which national capitals across the world pivoted to the new realities of India’s constitutional autocracy.
Dark days of Emergency can never be forgotten, says PM Modi on its 46th anniversary
We remember all those greats who resisted the Emergency & protected democracy, Modi tweeted, while sharing a link about several draconian measures taken by the then Congress govt.
Modi meeting J&K leaders purposeful. Both sides eager to resume political process without any condition
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How Emergency made it to school textbooks during Congress raj
The preface in the NCERT book on political science said it was a “tribute to the maturity of Indian democracy”. I wince as I read that now.
How Narendra Modi evaded arrest for 19 months by changing his name and look during Emergency
PM Narendra Modi gave a first-hand account of his struggle during the Emergency in his first book 'Sangarshma Gujarat' in Gujarati.
‘Will Gandhis apologise for Emergency?’ News Nation asks. Mirror Now on Sasikala political exit
A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.
Emergency was a mistake, my grandmother said as much, says Rahul Gandhi
In a conversation with Kaushik Basu, India's former chief economic advisor, Gandhi also said after 2014 the opposition is fighting the battle for India and not for getting power.
Malaysia declares state of emergency for the first time since 1969
The emergency decree gives Muhyiddin’s administration more power to tackle a surge in Covid cases and may allow the police and military to assist in public health measures.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s reply on plea seeking damages to property forfeited during Emergency
The suit has been filed by children of 94-year-old Veera Sarin, who recently approached the SC to declare 1975 Emergency unconstitutional.
‘Declare us freedom fighters’ — ‘Victims’ of Indira Gandhi’s Emergency move Supreme Court
Organisation representing those arrested during Emergency urges apex court to extend welfare benefits such as pension, free travel passes & healthcare benefits to all of them.
I asked historians what find made them go ‘wait, wut?’ The answers didn’t disappoint
I asked a simple question on Twitter. About 300 historians replied.
GST Council levies 5% tax on food delivery apps, extends concessional rates on Covid drugs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the Council decided that it was not the right time to include petroleum products within the GST ambit.
Defence
IAF signs deal with France to purchase phased out Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft
None of these aircraft would be used for flying and they are being acquired to help improve the serviceability of around 50 Mirage-2000s in the Indian fleet, sources said.
Modi at 71 has zero challenge. But one CM is emulating him, a divisive, rising BJP star
Yogi has put high command in a tough situation. If he doesn’t win UP next year, it will set back BJP’s prospects in 2024. If he wins, it will be seen as his win as much as theirs.
