An LPG tanker carrying 28 Indian crew members came under attack in Iranian territorial waters, raising fresh concerns over maritime security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Embassy of India in Tehran confirmed that all 28 Indian nationals aboard the Mozambique-flagged vessel DISHA are safe and said it remains in close contact with the relevant authorities. While officials have not disclosed the nature of the attack or the extent of damage to the vessel, the incident has intensified concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region.

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