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The murders took place on November 1, 1984, a day after the assassination of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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PM Modi's latest milestone comes after he completes another day in office on July 25, overtaking Gandhi's unbroken term of 4,077 days that lasted from January 24, 1966, to March 24, 1977.
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Gujral quit the Congress in the 1980s and joined the Janata Dal where he went on to helm the United Front government as the PM from 1997 to 1998.
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On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, EAM S. Jaishankar sharply criticized the Gandhi family and Congress, blaming them for imposing authoritarian rule in 1975. He highlighted media censorship, political arrests, and lack of accountability. Linking the Emergency to dynastic politics, he accused Congress of placing family above nation, as political tensions rise ahead of upcoming elections.
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Opposition raised concerns about the unusual statements made by the United States regarding its role in facilitating talks and mediation at a "neutral venue."
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Moneycontrol accessed a letter by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to state governments asking them to hand over properties to the Waqf in 1976.
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Amid the political turmoil of the Emergency (1975-1977) imposed by Indira Gandhi’s government, Kishore Kumar became an unexpected target of censorship. His refusal to comply with government directives led to swift retaliation—his songs were banned from All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan, silencing one of Bollywood’s most iconic voices.
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The Congress headquarters was inaugurated on Wednesday, as the grand old party turned a page in its history after operating from its iconic 24, Akbar Road premises for the last 47 years.
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Emergency movie review: Undoubtedly, Emergency is Kangana Ranaut’s career-best performance. The film, though problematic, does justice to Gandhi’s conflicting legacy, even if it weaponizes her draconian policies to get back at the present-day opposition party. Ranaut has set a benchmark in her portrayal of Gandhi, even if it comes across as a bit caricaturish at times.
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In 1973, India faced one of its most challenging economic periods, leading to the infamous ‘Black Budget’ presented by Finance Minister Yashwantrao B. Chavan. This budget, marked by a massive fiscal deficit of Rs 550 crore, reflected the economic strain the country was under. But what exactly made this budget so notorious? What were the key policy decisions and how did they shape India’s financial future? In this video, we explore the reasons behind the ‘Black Budget,’ its impact on India’s economy, and its lasting legacy. Watch to learn more about this pivotal moment in India’s financial history.
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Kangana Ranaut’s political drama Emergency is scheduled for a theatrical release on January 17, 2025. The film, which has faced multiple delays due to certification issues and legal challenges, explores the 1975 Emergency period in India. After its theatrical run, Emergency will be available for streaming on Netflix globally. 
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Union Budget 2025: The Union Budget for FY25 is likely to be presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 next month.
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Referring to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's critical comments earlier on Savarkar, Shinde questioned the Congress' repeated criticism of the freedom fighter.
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The BJP's star campaigner sought to corner the Congress over Muslim reservation and accused the main opposition party of deliberately stalling construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya for years
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On the 40th death anniversary of India’s only female prime minister, a military veteran takes a look at her chequered career and outlines why he feels she is India’s most consequential PM
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Kangana addressed the death threats and the push to remove certain scenes from the film. She firmly stated that she will not be intimidated or allow these threats to affect the film’s release.
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The Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC) has criticised the Kangana Ranaut directed and produced film 'Emergency', in which the BJP MP plays Indira Gandhi, saying it depicts Sikhs in a bad light. The movie's trailer was released on August 14 and it is to hit theaters on September 6. Sikh groups have opposed the depiction of Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale , the leading figure of the Khalistan movement, who was killed during the Blue Star operation at Golden Temple
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Kangana, who not only stars as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi but also directs the film, is joined by a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and Milind Soman. The trailer offers a glimpse into the complex life of Indira Gandhi, beginning with her early political years under the guidance of her father, the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday read out a resolution condemning the imposition of Emergency and termed the decision by then prime minister Indira Gandhi an attack on the Constitution, triggering a wave of protests by the opposition in the House
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In India, its mother is Indira Gandhi. I said this from my heart,” Suresh Gopi said.
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Recounting the 1975 Emergency, Rajnath turned emotional and revealed that he could not even be present for his mother's last rites as he was in jail, like the other opposition leaders.
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Director Meghna Gulzar and actor Vicky Kaushal's film Sam Bahadur has hit the theatres. Kaushal has portrayed Sam Manekshaw, independent India’s first Field Marshal in the movie. So, who was Sam Manekshaw and what role did he play in the liberation of Bangladesh during 1971 India-Pakistan war? Watch to find out.
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By grabbing power and then proceeding to secure her position, Indira Gandhi laid the way for women in India in a way that is difficult to imagine today when women still need the support of male MPs to reserve a place for them in Parliament.
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‘Mujib: The Making of a Nation’, on Bangladesh's founding father, will release in multiple languages in India on October 27. The veteran filmmaker, the second Indian auteur after Ritwik Ghatak to make an India-Bangladesh government co-production, on his films and Jawaharlal Nehru’s legacy.
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Declared 48 years ago on June 25, 1975, the Emergency was a bitter political science lesson - drawn not from our books but from the world around us.
