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    How the Emergency makes us immune to democracy damage

    The author reflects on the anniversary of the Emergency in India. It coincides with his mother's birthday. He examines how the Emergency is now used to deflect criticism of current government actions. Comparisons are drawn to other historical events. The author also highlights the detention of Umar Khalid. He contrasts India's situation with that of Pakistan.

    How much damage was done? Inside the strikes that shook Iran’s nuclear program

    The US and Israel launched major strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites to slow down its bomb-making ability. Key facilities like Natanz and Fordow were hit. Some machines were destroyed, but Iran may have moved uranium in time. Damage was serious, but how much is still unclear. Iran says its program will continue anyway.

    Was Iran’s Khamenei on Israel’s ‘Red Wedding’ hit list? Israeli Defence minister’s chilling admission hints so

    Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz revealed that during the recent 12-day conflict, Israeli forces actively tried to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei but failed when he went underground. The strike, code-named ‘Red Wedding’, wiped out Iran’s top commanders and scientists in a single night inspired by Game of Thrones. US President Trump backed Israel’s airstrikes with US bunker-busters but later dialled down threats of regime change. Tehran’s leadership now faces deep uncertainty amid fragile ceasefire talks.

    Harvey Milk, US 'gay rights icon, snubbed by Pentagon from a Navy ship. Who was he?

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday the new name for the USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler named after the assassinated gay rights leader and San Francisco politician who served in the U.S. Navy. Milk was serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors when he and Mayor George Moscone were assassinated in City Hall in 1978.

    Pete Hegseth sparks buzz by renaming USNS Harvey Milk after World War II hero Oscar V. Peterson

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth renamed a naval ship. The USNS Harvey Milk is now USNS Oscar V. Peterson. Hegseth stated this move removes politics from ship naming. Peterson was a Medal of Honour recipient. Lawmakers criticised the decision. Chuck Schumer called it blatant discrimination. Nancy Pelosi deemed it a shameful erasure. The original naming honoured Milk's civil rights legacy.

    Israel reveals how Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei evaded assassination during 12-day war

    During the recent 12-day conflict, Israel considered targeting Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei, who evaded capture by going into hiding. Khamenei resurfaced after the ceasefire, delivering a defiant speech and downplaying the impact of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Despite high casualties and tensions, there are hints of potential talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.

    The Economic Times
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