The 1975 Emergency has once again become the centre of political discussion as Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history while marking its anniversary. Recalling the events that followed the proclamation of Emergency on June 25, 1975, PM Modi said the period represented a direct assault on the Constitution and democratic values. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister paid tribute to those who resisted authoritarianism and defended democracy during one of the most controversial phases of independent India. The Emergency, imposed under Article 352 on the grounds of "internal disturbance," remained in force until 1977. The period witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, restrictions on freedom of expression, arrests of opposition leaders, and sweeping powers exercised by the government under then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Centre marked the anniversary as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas," with several senior leaders reflecting on the lessons of the Emergency era. WATCH

Amid the Hormuz Crisis, India has moved into high alert mode over rising global oil supply fears linked to escalating tensions in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Rajnath Singh chaired a high-level emergency review meeting as the government assessed the impact of soaring crude prices and potential disruptions to global fuel supply chains. The Centre has assured citizens that India currently holds 60 days of crude oil and natural gas reserves along with 45 days of LPG stock, urging people not to panic buy fuel. Meanwhile, Narendra Modi appealed to citizens to conserve petrol and diesel as oil marketing companies reportedly absorb losses of nearly ₹1,000 crore every day due to rising global crude prices.