Emergency
Coverage of Emergency in the Nexus archive.
- Why Governor K.K. Shah recommended dismissal of DMK government in Tamil Nadu during Emergency in 1976
Governor K.K. Shah recommended the dismissal of the DMK government in Tamil Nadu during the 1976 Emergency due to its failure to suppress anti-Emergency publications, leading to the state's first imposition of President’s rule.
- Bihar led 'second Independence movement' during Emergency: C.P. Radhakrishnan
C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that Bihar played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle and led the 'second independence movement' during the Emergency. The claim highlights Bihar's historical significance in challenging authoritarian governance.
- Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ star who played Johnny Gage, dead at 80
Randolph Mantooth, who played Johnny Gage in the NBC drama 'Emergency!', died at 80. The show introduced the profession of paramedics to millions of viewers in 1972.
- Rahul Gandhi should apologise for Emergency: J.P. Nadda
J.P. Nadda stated that Rahul Gandhi should apologise for the Emergency. The statement was made in Patna during the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas programme by the Bihar BJP unit, marking the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi.
- Watch: Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID — what proves your citizenship? | Above the Fold | 25.06.2026
The article discusses the debate over whether passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs prove citizenship. It also covers the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela and NCERT's new Class IX chapter on the Emergency, along with political reactions.
- BJP backs NCERT's move to include ‘Emergency’ chapter in Class 9 textbook
The BJP has endorsed NCERT's decision to add a chapter on the Emergency in the Class 9 social science textbook. The textbook describes the Emergency as a significant challenge to Indian democracy, during which most fundamental rights were suspended.
- Emergency: The Dark Age of Indian democracy
From June 25, 1975 to March 21, 1977, India experienced 21 months of uncertainty and fear under the internal Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The period marked a dark era for Indian democracy.
- Deputy Supreme Court chief reportedly says ‘limited’ delay of elections could be justified in case of emergency
A Deputy Supreme Court chief reportedly stated that a limited delay of elections could be justified in case of emergency. The statement was mentioned in an article from The Times of Israel.
- Chef, 21, 'was riding home from work on e-scooter' when he was hit and killed by fire engine responding to an emergency
A 21-year-old chef was riding home on an e-scooter when he was struck and killed by a fire engine responding to an emergency. The incident occurred during his commute from work.
- California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
California has declared an emergency after a toxic leak of methyl methacrylate, leading to the evacuation of thousands due to the risk of explosion.
- Passenger jet pilot faints mid flight over Europe triggering emergency before admitting he had not slept at all the night before
A passenger jet pilot fainted mid-flight over Europe, triggering an emergency. The pilot later admitted he had not slept at all the night before the incident.