50 Years After the Emergency: Are We Protecting Press Freedom or Silencing It Differently?
June 25, 1975 — a date etched in Indian democracy’s memory as a day when freedom paused. The declaration of Emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi led to press censorship, mass arrests, and the suspension of civil liberties.
For 21 months, truth was controlled, questions were silenced,...
CM Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary, and BJP’s Anurag Thakur recall legacy of J.P. movement, allege Congress undermined Constitution during Emergency
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) recalled the legacy of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and the movement againest Emergency asserting that he, along with many of his colleagues, had actively opposed what he...
Emergency (1975-77): When Indian Journalism Was Gagged
During India's Emergency period, censorship was brutally enforced. Newspapers had to submit their reports to government censors before publication.Many chose silence. A few, like The Indian Express, left their editorial columns blank — a silent protest that spoke louder than words.
The Emergency reminds every media professional:...
Emergency (1975-77): When Indian Journalism Was Gagged
During India's Emergency period, censorship was brutally enforced. Newspapers had to submit their reports to government censors before publication.Many chose silence. A few, like The Indian Express, left their editorial columns blank — a silent protest that spoke louder than words.
The Emergency reminds every media professional:...
A retired official from Tihar Jail has shared his experiences during the 1975 Emergency in India, revealing how jail staff were initially misinformed about the identity of new detainees. They were told these individuals were "dangerous extremists," but in reality, they were prominent national leaders.
The official recounted the emotional challenge of detaining familiar faces, including his own...
Man Found Unconscious on Bike Near Verna Bypass; Delay in Emergency Response Sparks Concern
VERNA: In a troubling incident near the Silica Petrol Pump along the Verna bypass road, a man was found unconscious while seated on his two-wheeler, drawing immediate concern from passersby and nearby residents.
Eyewitnesses reported that the man appeared slumped over his bike and unresponsive,...
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