Yashwant Sinha clarifies his remark comparing Modi govt with Indira was 'misunderstood'
After creating a flutter in political circle with his remark that "there is no dialogue and they (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government) may meet the same fate as the Indira Gandhi-led Congress which was drubbed in the elections after Emergency", former finance minister and BJP veteran Yashwant Sinha on Sunday clarified that he was completely misunderstood.
Jan 31, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Modi govt may meet same fate as that of Indira Gandhi's: Yashwant Sinha
Veteran BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Friday tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, saying there is no dialogue and they may meet the same fate as the Indira Gandhi-led Congress which was drubbed in the elections after Emergency.
Jan 30, 2016, 23:58 PM IST
BJP hits back at Cong, says 1975 emergency was 'murder of democracy'
Asserting that the 1975 emergency was the murder of democracy and not the imposition of President`s rule in Arunachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday asked the Congress to introspect its role rather than levelling allegations on decisions based on facts and not sentiments.
Jan 27, 2016, 15:54 PM IST
Francois Hollande to prolong state of emergency by three months
French President Francois Hollande was seeking the parliament's approval to prolong by another three months the state of emergency declared in the wake of the deadly November 13 Paris attacks, the Elysee has said.
Jan 23, 2016, 11:11 AM IST
Was Indira Gandhi's rule worse than British? - Have Your Say
Bihar government website calls former prime minister Indira Gandhi's rule worse than British reign in India.
Jan 11, 2016, 12:30 PM IST
Bihar govt website calls Indira Gandhi's rule worse than British; Congress enraged
Bihar government’s official website has called former prime minister Indira Gandhi’s rule worse than the British reign in India.
Jan 10, 2016, 20:34 PM IST
Bengal plans 24x7 helpline for sick kids, pregnant women
State health service director B.R. Satpathi said the proposal is "under consideration."
Jan 04, 2016, 23:48 PM IST
Severe cyclone takes aim at Tonga
Tonga declared a pre-emptive state of emergency Saturday as severe tropical cyclone Ula hit the tiny Pacific kingdom.
Jan 02, 2016, 04:04 AM IST
Air pollution situation in Delhi of an emergency nature: High Court
Air pollution in the national capital is of an "emergency nature", the Delhi High Court today observed and said this situation would not have arisen if the authorities had implemented laws and rules in place to prevent environmental degradation.
Dec 21, 2015, 19:46 PM IST
Emergency was mistake, 1984 riots happenings wrong, says Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia
Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia's admission came during a panel discussion at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2015
Dec 05, 2015, 00:58 AM IST
Ban on 'The Satanic Verses': Chidambaramji could have corrected it himself, says Congress leader
“If Chidambaramji had thought banning these books was not correct, he could have corrected it at that time,” Dikshit.
Nov 29, 2015, 13:49 PM IST
Goa Congress member compares Hollande, Indira Gandhi's Emergency
France on Thursday formally imposed emergency following November 13 terror attacks in Paris for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:34 AM IST
Maldives sacks chief prosecutor after lifting emergency
The Maldives Parliament sacked the chief prosecutor shortly after the government bowed to international pressure and lifted a state of emergency imposed after an alleged plot to blow up the president.
Nov 11, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
Maldives declares 30-day Emergency after explosives discovered
Attorney General Mohamed Anil announced the decision made by President Abdulla Yameen.
Nov 04, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
Venkaiah Naidu lashes out at writers, accuses them of being 'selective'
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday accused the writers, who returned their awards, of double standards saying they were selective in attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for "growing intolerance" in the country and overlooked the Congress wrongdoings including Emergency in the past.
Oct 31, 2015, 21:05 PM IST
Egypt extends state of emergency in N Sinai for 3 months
Egypt on Wednesday extended by another three months the state of emergency imposed on parts of northern Sinai since October last year.
Oct 28, 2015, 18:08 PM IST
Emergency history should be part of school, college curricula: LK Advani
BJP veteran LK Advani on Sunday suggested inclusion of history of the Emergency in school and college curricula and establishment of a memorial to those who fought against it.
Oct 11, 2015, 20:51 PM IST
Remembering Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on 113th birth anniversary
Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP was an Indian activist, social reformer and political leader who led the 1970s opposition against the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Oct 11, 2015, 15:43 PM IST
Anti-Emergency movement strengthened Indian democracy: PM Modi
PM Modi said on Sunday that anti-Emergency movement had strengthened Indian democracy.
Oct 11, 2015, 11:28 AM IST
RSS did not support Emergency: Indira Gandhi aide
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's close aide R K Dhawan Wednesday dismissed claims by former Intelligence Bureau chief T V Rajeswar that the RSS had supported Emergency.
Sep 24, 2015, 02:20 AM IST
