India Remembers: 50 Years Since the Emergency

India Remembers: 50 Years Since the Emergency

As India marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975, the nation reflects on a period often described as one of the darkest in its democratic history. This 21-month era was characterized by severe state repression, political arrests, and a significant curtailment of civil liberties, leaving a lasting impact on the country's political landscape. Jun 25, 2025
'You showed disability not as a medical condition..:' Fans laud Aamir Khan's Sitaare Zameen Par as it crosses Rs 100 crore in 4 days, hosts special screening for President Droupadi Murmu

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Khan hosts screening for President Droupadi Murmu; wins praise

In addition to the President, several prominent politicians and sportspeople attended the screening. Among the attendees were former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, BJP leaders Siraj Hussain, Nishant Dubey (Lok Sabha MP), Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Shehzad Poonawalla, and Sudhanshu Mittal. Actor and MP Manoj Tiwari, political figure Anurag Bhadouria, and cricketer Shikhar Dhawan were also present. Jun 25, 2025
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The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025: A bold strike or economic overreach?

In the critical weeks ahead, the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 offers a bold signal of U.S. resolve but risks catastrophic miscalculation in a globally connected economy. Its immediate value lies in pressuring Russia, but its blunt tariffs could disrupt trade and alienate allies like India and China. Jun 24, 2025
Bihar Drug Kingpin Surrenders, Reveals Network Secrets

Bihar drug kingpin "Bhabhiji" surrenders; reveals network secrets

Ruby, popularly known as 'Bhabhi Ji', surrendered to authorities in Jharkhand, exposing a major drug network. She confessed to operating a brown sugar distribution racket with assistance from her family. Her revelations are helping the police trace the supply chain and uncover key players involved. Jun 23, 2025