1975 Emergency: When democracy was shackled
This report covers the political journey of Indira Gandhi from the 1971 Bangladesh war victory to the declaration of Emergency in 1975 and her subsequent electoral defeat in 1977.
US President Donald Trump criticised both Israel and Iran for violating the truce. Trump expressed frustration with Israel, warning it not to "drop those bombs" on Iran after saying that both countries violated a tense ceasefire brokered by him. He also said that Iran would not be able to rebuild its nuclear facilities.
Meanwhile, Iran has hinted at suspending cooperation with the IAEA, raising concerns about nuclear oversight and its nuclear programme. The show also includes insights from Iranian and Israeli Ambassadors to India on the conflict, nuclear facilities, and potential consequences. The role of the United States in the conflict is discussed, along with implications for regional stability and international relations.
This report covers the political journey of Indira Gandhi from the 1971 Bangladesh war victory to the declaration of Emergency in 1975 and her subsequent electoral defeat in 1977.
Donald Trump has warned that the Israel-Iran conflict could restart soon, despite recent de-escalation. He claimed to have 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capability, contradicting initial US defence reports.
NewsTrack on India Today debates the outcomes of the recent Iran-Israel conflict, with experts discussing who emerged with an advantage. The program also examines Donald Trump's claims about brokering ceasefires between India-Pakistan and Israel-Iran. Key points include Israel's strikes on Iranian targets, Iran's retaliatory capabilities, and the role of regional players in de-escalation efforts.
This programme discusses the 50th anniversary of the Emergency in India, featuring senior journalists Sanjaya Baru and Prabhu Chawla, who were student activists in 1975.