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<p>A major thunderstorm system which is strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea will soon turn into Hurricane Helene and make landfall on the US Gulf Coast.</p>

<p>The system has been currently declared <strong>"</strong>Potential Tropical Storm Nine" by the National Hurricane Centre (NHC)</p>

<p>Even though the system has not fully formed yet, the NHC has alerted that this storm is likely to make landfall as a major hurricane. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings have already been issued by Cuba and Mexico.</p>

<p>The weather officers have placed parts of the Florida Keys along with Dry Tortugas region of Florida under a tropical storm watch.</p>

<p>According to the forecast, the hurricane will hit Florida or the northern Gulf Coast later this week.</p>

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<p>A state of emergency has been declared by Florida Governor Ron Desantis in 41 of the state's 67 counties, as per the press release.</p>

<p>The Governor's office has also issued a warning of rainfall and potential winds which can lead to widespread power outages because of gusty winds and fallen trees.</p>

<h2><strong>Where is the tropical storm currently?</strong></h2>

<p>The authorities have issued tropical alerts in parts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Greater Antilles, and Florida.</p>

<p>As of now, tropical storms and hurricanes are expected in these areas in the next 36-48 hours.</p>

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<p>The system is currently in the far western Caribbean Sea and is likely to lead to heavy rains in parts of Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and Jamaica before turning into a tropical storm.</p>

<p>There are chances that the storm's path may change course however the National Hurricane Centre said that currently, the storm is moving north towards the Gulf of Mexico's war waters.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A major thunderstorm system which is strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea will soon turn into Hurricane Helene and make landfall on the US Gulf Coast. The system has been currently declared "Potential Tropical Storm Nine" by the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) Even though the system has not fully formed yet, the NHC has alerted that this storm is likely to make landfall as a major hurricane.

A major thunderstorm system which is strengthening in the western Caribbean Sea will soon turn into Hurricane Helene and make landfall on the US Gulf Coast. The system has been currently declared "Potential Tropical Storm Nine" by the National Hurricane Centre (NHC) Even though the system has not fully formed yet, the NHC has alerted that this storm is likely to make landfall as a major hurricane. Hurricane and tropical storm warnings have already been issued by Cuba and Mexico. The weather officers have placed parts of the Florida Keys along with Dry Tortugas region of Florida under a tropical storm watch. According to the forecast, the hurricane will hit Florida or the northern Gulf Coast later this week. Also Read: India weather: Yellow alert issued for Delhi, rainfall to continue; check IMD prediction here A state of emergency has been declared by Florida Governor Ron Desantis in 41 of the state's 67 counties, as per the press release. The Governor's office has also issued a warning of rainfall and potential winds which can lead to widespread power outages because of gusty winds and fallen trees. Where is the tropical storm currently? The authorities have issued tropical alerts in parts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Greater Antilles, and Florida. As of now, tropical storms and hurricanes are expected in these areas in the next 36-48 hours. Watch: China’s weather extremes threaten the country with flooding and heat The system is currently in the far western Caribbean Sea and is likely to lead to heavy rains in parts of Central America, Mexico, Cuba, and Jamaica before turning into a tropical storm. There are chances that the storm's path may change course however the National Hurricane Centre said that currently, the storm is moving north towards the Gulf of Mexico's war waters. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>There is still no relief for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency and the release date of the film still remains undecided. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court refused to order a certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the movie.</p>

<p>A division bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla stated that they cannot issue any directions as the Madhya Pradesh High Court has already ordered the censor board to consider the objections raised around the movie before certifying it.<br />
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“The Madhya Pradesh HC has given the CBFC a direction. If we give any relief today then it would be directly in contravention to that order. We will be asking CBFC to breach another HC order if we pass any order today. We cannot do that. Judicial propriety demands that of us,” the bench reportedly has said.<br />
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The Bombay High Court has asked the censor board to consider the objections raised against the film and then certify it by September 18.<br />
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“We know that there is something else happening behind. We don't want to comment on it. The CBFC shall consider the objections and take a decision by September 18,” it said.&nbsp;The next hearing in the case will be held on September 19.<br />
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A day earlier, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of the movie <em>Emergency</em> had approached the Bombay High Court to seek the film's release and a censor certificate.<br />
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The petition filed in the high court said that the censor board “arbitrarily and illegally” withheld the film's censor certificate. The petition also claimed that the censor board was ready with the certificate but not issuing it.<br />
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<strong>Emergency film release postponed</strong><br />
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The film was earlier scheduled to release on September 6. It stars Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The biographical drama is caught up in controversy after some Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.<br />
Ranaut, the BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, has directed and co-produced the film.&nbsp;</p>


There is still no relief for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency and the release date of the film still remains undecided. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court refused to order a certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the movie.

There is still no relief for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency and the release date of the film still remains undecided. On Wednesday, the Bombay High Court refused to order a certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the movie. A division bench of Justices BP Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla stated that they cannot issue any directions as the Madhya Pradesh High Court has already ordered the censor board to consider the objections raised around the movie before certifying it. “The Madhya Pradesh HC has given the CBFC a direction. If we give any relief today then it would be directly in contravention to that order. We will be asking CBFC to breach another HC order if we pass any order today. We cannot do that. Judicial propriety demands that of us,” the bench reportedly has said. The Bombay High Court has asked the censor board to consider the objections raised against the film and then certify it by September 18. “We know that there is something else happening behind. We don't want to comment on it. The CBFC shall consider the objections and take a decision by September 18,” it said. The next hearing in the case will be held on September 19. A day earlier, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of the movie Emergency had approached the Bombay High Court to seek the film's release and a censor certificate. The petition filed in the high court said that the censor board “arbitrarily and illegally” withheld the film's censor certificate. The petition also claimed that the censor board was ready with the certificate but not issuing it. Emergency film release postponed The film was earlier scheduled to release on September 6. It stars Kangana Ranaut as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The biographical drama is caught up in controversy after some Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong. Ranaut, the BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, has directed and co-produced the film.

Emergency row: No relief for Kangana Ranaut's film yet as Bombay HC refuses to order certification

<p>Kangana Ranaut has expressed disappointment as her directorial feature film <em>Emergency</em> has not been cleared by the Censor Board Of Film Certification. The film was supposed to be released on September 6 but has now been pushed to a later date. Kangana directs and features in the film as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.<br />
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In a recent interaction with Shubhankar Mishra in a podcast, Kangana spoke about facing censorship and expressed her disappointment.<br />
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She said, “It’s a very hopeless state. I’m quite disappointed in our country and whatever the circumstances are… How much will we keep getting scared? I’ve made this film with a lot of self-respect, which is why the CBFC can’t point out any contention. They’ve stalled my certificate, but I’m determined to release an uncut version of the film. I’ll fight in court and release an uncut version.”<br />
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The actress also drew parallels between her film <em>Emergency </em>and the recently released Netflix series<em> IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. </em>Taking to X, she said, "Censorship is only for those who make films based on historic facts, while violence and nudity can be shown on streamers. She wrote, “Law of the land is that one can show unimaginable amount of violence and nudity on OTT platforms without any consequence or censorship, one can even distort real life events to suit their politically motivated sinister motives, there is all the freedom for communists or leftists across the world for such anti-national expressions but as a nationalist, no OTT platform allows us to make films that revolve&nbsp;around the integrity and unity of Bharat, it seems censorship is only for some of us who don’t want tukde of this nation and make films on historic facts. It’s hugely demotivating and unjust.”<br />
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Kangana has also directed and co-produced <em>Emergency</em> and written the story. The film also features Anupam Kher, and Shreyas Talpade among other actors.&nbsp;</p>


Kangana Ranaut has expressed disappointment as her directorial feature film Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor Board Of Film Certification. The film was supposed to be released on September 6 but has now been pushed to a later date.

Kangana Ranaut has expressed disappointment as her directorial feature film Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor Board Of Film Certification. The film was supposed to be released on September 6 but has now been pushed to a later date. Kangana directs and features in the film as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In a recent interaction with Shubhankar Mishra in a podcast, Kangana spoke about facing censorship and expressed her disappointment. She said, “It’s a very hopeless state. I’m quite disappointed in our country and whatever the circumstances are… How much will we keep getting scared? I’ve made this film with a lot of self-respect, which is why the CBFC can’t point out any contention. They’ve stalled my certificate, but I’m determined to release an uncut version of the film. I’ll fight in court and release an uncut version.” The actress also drew parallels between her film Emergency and the recently released Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. Taking to X, she said, "Censorship is only for those who make films based on historic facts, while violence and nudity can be shown on streamers. She wrote, “Law of the land is that one can show unimaginable amount of violence and nudity on OTT platforms without any consequence or censorship, one can even distort real life events to suit their politically motivated sinister motives, there is all the freedom for communists or leftists across the world for such anti-national expressions but as a nationalist, no OTT platform allows us to make films that revolve around the integrity and unity of Bharat, it seems censorship is only for some of us who don’t want tukde of this nation and make films on historic facts. It’s hugely demotivating and unjust.” Kangana has also directed and co-produced Emergency and written the story. The film also features Anupam Kher, and Shreyas Talpade among other actors.

Kangana Ranaut on Emergency release delay: Will fight in court and release uncut version

<p>Kangana Ranaut starrer <em>Emergency</em> is not releasing on September 6. The political drama is one of the most-anticipated releases of the year and had been in the discussion majorly over its topic and Ranaut's controversial comments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After being postponed several times, the movie was set to release in the theatres on September 6. However, now it has been reported that the film will not be released this week due to pending censor board clearance.<br />
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Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the big announcement on X. He wrote, "#BreakingNews... #Emergency postponed... Won't release on 6 Sept 2024. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut"</p>

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<p>The major reason behind the delay is said to be the backlash from several groups over the topic of the movie. A few days ago, Ranaut shared a video of her saying that her movie had not got the clearance due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board.</p>

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<p>In a clip, Ranaut said, “Kayi tarah ki afwahein ud rahi hain ki humari film Emergnecy ko censor certificate mil gaya hai. It is not true. In fact, humari film clear ho gayi thi lekin uski certification rok li gayi hai kyuki bohot zyada dhamkiya aa rhi hain jaan se maaar dene ki censor waalo ko (There have been rumors circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was delayed due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board)."</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/boycott-ic-814-the-kandhar-hijack-trends-on-x-as-netizens-lash-out-at-anubhav-sinha-for-this-reason-755034">'Boycott IC 814 The Kandhar Hijack' trends on X as netizens lash out at Anubhav Sinha for THIS reason</a></p>

<p>Addressing the issue, the actress said that she's ''under pressure'' to not show the assassination of Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the depiction of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, leader of the Khalistan movement and Punjab riots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Toh humpe ye pressure hai ki Mrs Gandhi ki assassination na dikhayein, Bhindrewala ko na dikhayein, Punjab riots na dikhayein. I don't know ki fir kya dikhayein ki film achanak se black out ho jaati hai (This has put pressure on us not to depict the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, Bhindrawale, and the Punjab riots in the film. This raises the question - what can I actually show in the film? That the film blacks out all of a sudden. This is an unbelievable time for me and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country)."</p>

<p>The controversy began when the trailer of the movie was released.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>More About Emergency</strong></p>

<p>Featuring Kangana as Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the movie is set around the time when an Emergency was imposed under Gandhi's PM regime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the official synopsis, the film is “based on true events that unfolded in 1975. The chronicles incidents that took place under the leadership of Mrs Indira Gandhi, one of the most Powerful Women in Indian History.”</p>

<p>The movie stars Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary and Vishak Nair.&nbsp;</p>


Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency is not releasing on September 6. The political drama is one of the most-anticipated releases of the year and had been in the discussion majorly over its topic and Ranaut's controversial comments.

Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency is not releasing on September 6. The political drama is one of the most-anticipated releases of the year and had been in the discussion majorly over its topic and Ranaut's controversial comments. After being postponed several times, the movie was set to release in the theatres on September 6. However, now it has been reported that the film will not be released this week due to pending censor board clearance. Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh shared the big announcement on X. He wrote, "#BreakingNews... #Emergency postponed... Won't release on 6 Sept 2024. #ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut" Also read: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas can't get enough of each other in latest PIC #BreakingNews...#Emergency postponed... Won't release on 6 Sept 2024.#ZeeStudios #KanganaRanaut pic.twitter.com/l60OnnegTD — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) September 1, 2024 × The major reason behind the delay is said to be the backlash from several groups over the topic of the movie. A few days ago, Ranaut shared a video of her saying that her movie had not got the clearance due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) × In a clip, Ranaut said, “Kayi tarah ki afwahein ud rahi hain ki humari film Emergnecy ko censor certificate mil gaya hai. It is not true. In fact, humari film clear ho gayi thi lekin uski certification rok li gayi hai kyuki bohot zyada dhamkiya aa rhi hain jaan se maaar dene ki censor waalo ko (There have been rumors circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was delayed due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board)." Also read: 'Boycott IC 814 The Kandhar Hijack' trends on X as netizens lash out at Anubhav Sinha for THIS reason Addressing the issue, the actress said that she's ''under pressure'' to not show the assassination of Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the depiction of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, leader of the Khalistan movement and Punjab riots. "Toh humpe ye pressure hai ki Mrs Gandhi ki assassination na dikhayein, Bhindrewala ko na dikhayein, Punjab riots na dikhayein. I don't know ki fir kya dikhayein ki film achanak se black out ho jaati hai (This has put pressure on us not to depict the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, Bhindrawale, and the Punjab riots in the film. This raises the question - what can I actually show in the film? That the film blacks out all of a sudden. This is an unbelievable time for me and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country)." The controversy began when the trailer of the movie was released. More About Emergency Featuring Kangana as Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, the movie is set around the time when an Emergency was imposed under Gandhi's PM regime. As per the official synopsis, the film is “based on true events that unfolded in 1975. The chronicles incidents that took place under the leadership of Mrs Indira Gandhi, one of the most Powerful Women in Indian History.” The movie stars Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Satish Kaushik, Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary and Vishak Nair.

Emergency postponed: Kangana Ranaut's film is not releasing on Sept 6 due to CBFC

<p>The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.</p>

<p>The month-long emergency declaration issued by the climate ministry's secretary general of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, will inject funding and resources to speed up the cleaning of the Pagasetic Gulf port where tons of dead fish have piled up along the coast and in rivers, according to Athens News Agency.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Second environmental catastrophe</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>It is the second environmental catastrophe to hit the port of Volos, a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Athens after catastrophic floods hit the Thessaly region last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/greece-fights-dozens-of-wildfires-in-most-difficult-day-of-year-736680"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year'</strong></a></p>

<p>Those floods refilled a nearby lake that had been drained in 1962 in a bid to fight malaria, swelling it to three times its normal size.</p>

<p>"After the storms, Daniel and Elias last autumn, around 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of plains in Thessaly were flooded, and various freshwater fish were carried by rivers" to the sea, Dimitris Klaudatos, a professor of agriculture and environment at the University of Thessaly had said.</p>

<p>Since then the lake waters have receded drastically, forcing the freshwater fish toward the Volos port that empties into the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where they cannot survive.</p>

<p>On Tuesday alone, authorities had removed 57 tons of the dead fish washed up on beaches near Volos.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Greece Wildfires: Greece deploys armed forces to battle blazes</strong></p>

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<p>Most of the thousands of dead fish that flooded the Pagasetic have been recovered, while two boats are completing the process Saturday, Ertnews channel reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Special nets have been placed at the mouth of the Xiria River to contain the large volume of dead fish.</p>

<p>Tourist traffic to the area has already plunged by nearly 80 per cent since last year's flooding, according to the local association of restaurants and bars.</p>

<p>"The situation with this dead fish will be the death of us," said Stefanos Stefanou, the president of the association earlier this week. "What visitor will come to our city after this?"</p>

<p>The environmental crisis has prompted an investigation by the public prosecutor.</p>

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The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday.

The port city of Volos in central Greece declared a state emergency following an inundation of dead fish that local residents say could threaten their livelihoods, the state news agency announced Saturday. The month-long emergency declaration issued by the climate ministry's secretary general of civil protection, Vassilis Papageorgiou, will inject funding and resources to speed up the cleaning of the Pagasetic Gulf port where tons of dead fish have piled up along the coast and in rivers, according to Athens News Agency. Second environmental catastrophe It is the second environmental catastrophe to hit the port of Volos, a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Athens after catastrophic floods hit the Thessaly region last year. Also read: Greece fights dozens of wildfires in 'most difficult day of year' Those floods refilled a nearby lake that had been drained in 1962 in a bid to fight malaria, swelling it to three times its normal size. "After the storms, Daniel and Elias last autumn, around 20,000 hectares (50,000 acres) of plains in Thessaly were flooded, and various freshwater fish were carried by rivers" to the sea, Dimitris Klaudatos, a professor of agriculture and environment at the University of Thessaly had said. Since then the lake waters have receded drastically, forcing the freshwater fish toward the Volos port that empties into the Pagasetic Gulf and the Aegean Sea, where they cannot survive. On Tuesday alone, authorities had removed 57 tons of the dead fish washed up on beaches near Volos. Watch | Greece Wildfires: Greece deploys armed forces to battle blazes × Most of the thousands of dead fish that flooded the Pagasetic have been recovered, while two boats are completing the process Saturday, Ertnews channel reported. Special nets have been placed at the mouth of the Xiria River to contain the large volume of dead fish. Tourist traffic to the area has already plunged by nearly 80 per cent since last year's flooding, according to the local association of restaurants and bars. "The situation with this dead fish will be the death of us," said Stefanos Stefanou, the president of the association earlier this week. "What visitor will come to our city after this?" The environmental crisis has prompted an investigation by the public prosecutor. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Greece declares state of emergency over flood of dead fish

<p>Kangana Ranaut has stated that her upcoming political drama <em>Emergency</em> has not been cleared by the Censor Board yet. The film is due to release on September 6 and has been courting controversy over its sensitive theme. Ranaut features as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film which is set around the time when an<em> Emergency </em>had been imposed under the former&nbsp;PM's regime.&nbsp;<br />
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The film has reportedly been put on hold by the CBFC despite initially receiving clearance. In a recent video posted on her social media handles, Ranaut has said that her directorial debut is yet to receive certification from the censor board.<br />
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While speaking about the issue that she is facing with CBFC, Kangana Ranaut said, “<em>Kayi tarah ki afwahein ud rahi hain ki humari film Emergnecy ko censor certificate mil gaya hai. It is not true. In fact, humari film clear ho gayi thi lekin uski certification rok li gayi hai kyuki bohot zyada dhamkiya aa rhi hain jaan se maaar dene ki censor waalo ko </em>(There have been rumors circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was delayed due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board).</p>

<h2><strong>‘Sorry for the state of things in country’</strong></h2>

<p>"<em>Toh humpe ye pressure hai ki Mrs Gandhi ki assassination na dikhayein, Bhindrewala ko na dikhayein, Punjab riots na dikhayein. I don't know ki fir kya dikhayein ki film achanak se black out ho jaati hai</em> (This has put pressure on us not to depict the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, Bhindrawale, and the Punjab riots in the film. This raises the question - what can I actually show in the film? That the film blacks out all of a sudden.&nbsp;This is an unbelievable time for me and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country)."<br />
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<em>Emergency</em> also features Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.</p>


Kangana Ranaut has stated that her upcoming political drama Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor Board yet. The film is due to release on September 6 and has been courting controversy over its sensitive theme.

Kangana Ranaut has stated that her upcoming political drama Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor Board yet. The film is due to release on September 6 and has been courting controversy over its sensitive theme. Ranaut features as former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film which is set around the time when an Emergency had been imposed under the former PM's regime. The film has reportedly been put on hold by the CBFC despite initially receiving clearance. In a recent video posted on her social media handles, Ranaut has said that her directorial debut is yet to receive certification from the censor board. While speaking about the issue that she is facing with CBFC, Kangana Ranaut said, “Kayi tarah ki afwahein ud rahi hain ki humari film Emergnecy ko censor certificate mil gaya hai. It is not true. In fact, humari film clear ho gayi thi lekin uski certification rok li gayi hai kyuki bohot zyada dhamkiya aa rhi hain jaan se maaar dene ki censor waalo ko (There have been rumors circulating that my film Emergency has been certified by the Censor Board. This is not true. While our film did receive clearance from the CBFC, the certification was delayed due to numerous death threats against members of the censor board). ‘Sorry for the state of things in country’ "Toh humpe ye pressure hai ki Mrs Gandhi ki assassination na dikhayein, Bhindrewala ko na dikhayein, Punjab riots na dikhayein. I don't know ki fir kya dikhayein ki film achanak se black out ho jaati hai (This has put pressure on us not to depict the assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi, Bhindrawale, and the Punjab riots in the film. This raises the question - what can I actually show in the film? That the film blacks out all of a sudden. This is an unbelievable time for me and I am very sorry for the state of things in this country)." Emergency also features Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.

Kangana Ranaut claims her film Emergency has not been cleared by the Censor board yet

<p>The thriving body of scientific evidence states that microplastics are collecting in various human organs, which can even be observed in the brain. Top scholars and researchers have declared this an emergency, calling for action to control plastic pollution.</p>

<p>Studies show tiny plastic particles are present in the lungs, placentas, reproductive organs, livers, kidneys, knee and elbow joints, blood vessels, and bone marrow.</p>

<p>Sedat Gündoğdu, who studies microplastics at Cukurova University in Turkey, said, “It is now imperative to declare a global emergency to deal with plastic pollution.”</p>

<p>Fragments smaller than 5mm in diameter are known as microplastics. Recent studies suggest that these can lead to various health problems such as oxidative stress, which can cause cell damage and inflammation, and cardiovascular disease.</p>

<h2>Matthew Campen from the University of New Mexico says&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In observed animal studies linked to microplastics show they can lead to fertility issues, various cancers, endocrine and immune system problems, and impaired learning and memory.</p>

<p>At present, there are no governmental measures for plastic particles in food or water in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency is focused on forming guidelines and provisions for this and has been giving grants since 2018 to identify new ways to detect and quantify them.</p>

<p>The presence of microplastics in human organs is alarming for human health. Studies of health effects in animals are already underway, and research is being conducted on human cells in the lab, known as epidemiological studies.</p>

<p>Bethanie Carney Almroth, an ecotoxicologist at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, says, “It’s scary, I’d say.”</p>

<h2>The brain is one of the most plastic-polluted tissues</h2>

<p>The latest study to develop says, but still under review, posted online by the National Institutes of Health, shows that in the examination of every organ in the body, all contain microplastics. When the researchers scanned up to 91 brain samples, they found almost 10 to 20 times more microplastics than in any other organ.</p>

<p>It has been discovered that 24 of the brain samples collected in early 2024 have about 0.5% plastic by weight.</p>

<p>“It’s pretty alarming,” Campen said. “There’s much more plastic in our brains than I ever would have imagined or been comfortable with.”</p>

<p>It was determined that the brain is one of the most plastic-polluted tissues yet sampled.</p>

<p>The paper also found that the percentage of microplastics present in the brain has increased by up to 50%.</p>


The thriving body of scientific evidence states that microplastics are collecting in various human organs, which can even be observed in the brain. Top scholars and researchers have declared this an emergency, calling for action to control plastic pollution.

The thriving body of scientific evidence states that microplastics are collecting in various human organs, which can even be observed in the brain. Top scholars and researchers have declared this an emergency, calling for action to control plastic pollution. Studies show tiny plastic particles are present in the lungs, placentas, reproductive organs, livers, kidneys, knee and elbow joints, blood vessels, and bone marrow. Sedat Gündoğdu, who studies microplastics at Cukurova University in Turkey, said, “It is now imperative to declare a global emergency to deal with plastic pollution.” Fragments smaller than 5mm in diameter are known as microplastics. Recent studies suggest that these can lead to various health problems such as oxidative stress, which can cause cell damage and inflammation, and cardiovascular disease. Matthew Campen from the University of New Mexico says In observed animal studies linked to microplastics show they can lead to fertility issues, various cancers, endocrine and immune system problems, and impaired learning and memory. At present, there are no governmental measures for plastic particles in food or water in the United States. The Environmental Protection Agency is focused on forming guidelines and provisions for this and has been giving grants since 2018 to identify new ways to detect and quantify them. The presence of microplastics in human organs is alarming for human health. Studies of health effects in animals are already underway, and research is being conducted on human cells in the lab, known as epidemiological studies. Bethanie Carney Almroth, an ecotoxicologist at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, says, “It’s scary, I’d say.” The brain is one of the most plastic-polluted tissues The latest study to develop says, but still under review, posted online by the National Institutes of Health, shows that in the examination of every organ in the body, all contain microplastics. When the researchers scanned up to 91 brain samples, they found almost 10 to 20 times more microplastics than in any other organ. It has been discovered that 24 of the brain samples collected in early 2024 have about 0.5% plastic by weight. “It’s pretty alarming,” Campen said. “There’s much more plastic in our brains than I ever would have imagined or been comfortable with.” It was determined that the brain is one of the most plastic-polluted tissues yet sampled. The paper also found that the percentage of microplastics present in the brain has increased by up to 50%.

Microplastics have reached human brains, researchers declare global emergency

Myanmar's military regime has once again extended its state of emergency by six months. This decision, announced on Wednesday, marks the latest delay in the promised elections. Watch in for more details!

Myanmar Junta extends state of emergency, delays elections

<p>India's Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 12) announced that the government will mark the Emergency Day, i.e., June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', which translates to 'Constitution killing day'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"On June 25, 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi, in a brazen display of a dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of our democracy by imposing the Emergency on the nation. Lakhs of people were thrown behind bars for no fault of their own, and the voice of the media was silenced," said the Home Minister, on social media platform X.</p>

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<p>"The Government of India has decided to observe the 25th of June every year as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas.' This day will commemorate the massive contributions of all those who endured the inhuman pains of the 1975 Emergency," Shah added.</p>

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<p>"The decision made by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is intended to honour the spirit of millions who struggled to revive democracy despite facing inexplicable persecution at the hands of an oppressive government. The observance of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' will help keep the eternal flame of individual freedom and the defence of our democracy alive in every Indian, thus preventing dictatorial forces like the Congress from repeating those horrors," said the Home Minister.</p>

<h2><strong>All about the dark era of Emergency</strong></h2>

<p>India's then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, imposed an Emergency which marked a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and curbing of various democratic freedoms.</p>

<p>The prime minister had cited internal disturbances as the reason behind such extreme steps. However, it was seen as a brazen attempt by Gandhi to maintain power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The government had also faced strong opposition and the Emergency had lasted until March 21, 1977.</p>

<p>Declaring on All India Radio, in a post-midnight broadcast which left many across the country&nbsp;shocked, Gandhi said, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>This declaration marked a steep turn of power politics in India as the world's&nbsp;largest democratic nation&nbsp;saw the suspension of all fundamental rights, apart from the right to life.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Ukraine war: State of emergency declared in parts of Russia's Voronezh after Ukraine drone attack</strong></p>

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<p>The government also throttled the neck of the media as restrictions&nbsp;were imposed on magazines and newspapers and the broadcast of television and radio were regulated where only&nbsp;government-sanctioned news was allowed to be aired.</p>

<p>During this emergency phase, Indira's son&nbsp;Sanjay Gandhi also carried out a mass campaign for&nbsp;vasectomy.</p>

<p>During the emergency, the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution was also passed in which the description of India was changed from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 12) announced that the government will mark the Emergency Day, i.e., June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', which translates to 'Constitution killing day'.

India's Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 12) announced that the government will mark the Emergency Day, i.e., June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', which translates to 'Constitution killing day'. "On June 25, 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi, in a brazen display of a dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of our democracy by imposing the Emergency on the nation. Lakhs of people were thrown behind bars for no fault of their own, and the voice of the media was silenced," said the Home Minister, on social media platform X. Also Read: Delhi University faces backlash amid proposal to teach 'Manusmriti' to law students, eventually backs out "The Government of India has decided to observe the 25th of June every year as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas.' This day will commemorate the massive contributions of all those who endured the inhuman pains of the 1975 Emergency," Shah added. On June 25, 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi, in a brazen display of a dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of our democracy by imposing the Emergency on the nation. Lakhs of people were thrown behind bars for no fault of their own, and the voice of the media was silenced. The… pic.twitter.com/9sEfPGjG2S — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 12, 2024 × "The decision made by the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is intended to honour the spirit of millions who struggled to revive democracy despite facing inexplicable persecution at the hands of an oppressive government. The observance of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' will help keep the eternal flame of individual freedom and the defence of our democracy alive in every Indian, thus preventing dictatorial forces like the Congress from repeating those horrors," said the Home Minister. All about the dark era of Emergency India's then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, imposed an Emergency which marked a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and curbing of various democratic freedoms. The prime minister had cited internal disturbances as the reason behind such extreme steps. However, it was seen as a brazen attempt by Gandhi to maintain power. The government had also faced strong opposition and the Emergency had lasted until March 21, 1977. Declaring on All India Radio, in a post-midnight broadcast which left many across the country shocked, Gandhi said, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.” This declaration marked a steep turn of power politics in India as the world's largest democratic nation saw the suspension of all fundamental rights, apart from the right to life. Watch: Ukraine war: State of emergency declared in parts of Russia's Voronezh after Ukraine drone attack The government also throttled the neck of the media as restrictions were imposed on magazines and newspapers and the broadcast of television and radio were regulated where only government-sanctioned news was allowed to be aired. During this emergency phase, Indira's son Sanjay Gandhi also carried out a mass campaign for vasectomy. During the emergency, the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution was also passed in which the description of India was changed from a "sovereign democratic republic" to a "sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday (June 30)&nbsp;reflected on the period of the 1975-77 Emergency. He remarked," Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us. Neither she nor her ministers called us “anti-national” or “unpatriotic”. She never enabled vandals to defile the memory of Babasaheb Ambedkar—the architect of our Constitution. 1975 is a stain on our democracy but let's not forget who doesn't respect the Opposition in 2024."</p>

<p>He shared an article co-authored with journalist Nalin Verma On social media platform X,&nbsp;criticising the BJP-led central government.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In his tweet, Prasad wrote, "I was the convener of the steering committee that Jayaprakash Narayan—had constituted to carry forward the movement against the excesses of Emergency imposed by the then PM Indira Gandhi. I was in jail under the Maintenance of Security Act (MISA) for over 15 months. My colleagues and I did not know many of the BJP ministers speaking about the Emergency today. We hadn’t heard of Modi, J P Nadda and some of the PM’s other ministerial colleagues who today lecture us on the value of freedom".</p>

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<p>"Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us. Neither she nor her ministers called us “anti-national” or “unpatriotic”. She never enabled vandals to defile the memory of Babasaheb Ambedkar—the architect of our Constitution. 1975 is a stain on our democracy but let's not forget who doesn't respect the Opposition in 2024," he further said.</p>

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<p>During the Emergency in India (1975-1977), the leaders of the opposition faced significant challenges and impacts. Many prominent opposition leaders were arrested under preventive detention laws like the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and kept in jail for extended periods without trial. Leaders such as Lalu Prasad Yadav, Jayaprakash Narayan, Morarji Desai, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and George Fernandes were among those detained.</p>

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<p>The Emergency, declared on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was a period marked by censorship, arbitrary arrests and the suspension of many democratic freedoms. This year commemorates the 49th anniversary of that tumultuous chapter in Indian democracy.</p>

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The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday (June 30) reflected on the period of the 1975-77 Emergency. He remarked," Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Saturday (June 30) reflected on the period of the 1975-77 Emergency. He remarked," Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us. Neither she nor her ministers called us “anti-national” or “unpatriotic”. She never enabled vandals to defile the memory of Babasaheb Ambedkar—the architect of our Constitution. 1975 is a stain on our democracy but let's not forget who doesn't respect the Opposition in 2024." He shared an article co-authored with journalist Nalin Verma On social media platform X, criticising the BJP-led central government. In his tweet, Prasad wrote, "I was the convener of the steering committee that Jayaprakash Narayan—had constituted to carry forward the movement against the excesses of Emergency imposed by the then PM Indira Gandhi. I was in jail under the Maintenance of Security Act (MISA) for over 15 months. My colleagues and I did not know many of the BJP ministers speaking about the Emergency today. We hadn’t heard of Modi, J P Nadda and some of the PM’s other ministerial colleagues who today lecture us on the value of freedom". I was the convener of the steering committee that Jayaprakash Narayan—had constituted to carry forward the movement against the excesses of Emergency imposed by the then PM Indira Gandhi. I was in jail under the Maintenance of Security Act (MISA) for over 15 months. My colleagues… pic.twitter.com/9fyThckm01 — Lalu Prasad Yadav (@laluprasadrjd) June 29, 2024 × "Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us. Neither she nor her ministers called us “anti-national” or “unpatriotic”. She never enabled vandals to defile the memory of Babasaheb Ambedkar—the architect of our Constitution. 1975 is a stain on our democracy but let's not forget who doesn't respect the Opposition in 2024," he further said. Also read | India: JD(U) passes resolution demanding special status, financial package for Bihar During the Emergency in India (1975-1977), the leaders of the opposition faced significant challenges and impacts. Many prominent opposition leaders were arrested under preventive detention laws like the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) and kept in jail for extended periods without trial. Leaders such as Lalu Prasad Yadav, Jayaprakash Narayan, Morarji Desai, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and George Fernandes were among those detained. Also read | Delhi airport canopy collapse: Driver killed was sole bread-winner, had daughters' marriage ahead The Emergency, declared on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was a period marked by censorship, arbitrary arrests and the suspension of many democratic freedoms. This year commemorates the 49th anniversary of that tumultuous chapter in Indian democracy. (With inputs from agencies)

Indira Gandhi put us in jail, but never abused us: Lalu Prasad remembers Emergency

<p>Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently took oath as an MP in the 18th Lok Sabha session, is all set to return to the silver screens&nbsp;after her 2023 film <em>Tejas</em>, which turned out to be one of Hindi cinema's biggest box-office disaster within its first two days of release. Her next film <em>Emergency</em>, which is based on the 1975 Indian Emergency imposed by former prime minister Indira Gandhi, will hit theatres on September 6.</p>

<p>The actress confirmed the news via a social media post, which read, "The Beginning of the 50th Year of Independent India’s Darkest Chapter, Announcing #KanganaRanaut’s #Emergency In Cinemas on 6th September 2024. The Explosive Saga of The Most Controversial Episode of The History of Indian Democracy, #EmergencyOn6Sept in cinemas worldwide."</p>

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<p>The film also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. The film was previously scheduled to release on June 14, however, it was postponed due to the Lok Sabha elections.</p>

<p>For those unaware, former Indian PM Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country in 1975, citing internal and external threats. The emergency ended after almost 21 months on March 21, 1977. During this time, several political opponents of Indira Gandhi were imprisoned and the press was censored.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Kangana, who isn't just a reel politician anymore,&nbsp;won the Lok Sabha seat from Mandi consistency on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. After taking the oath on Monday, she challenged the Opposition INDIA bloc, stating, "Let's see what they bring to the table. Finally, we have a good Opposition. As PM Modi said, the entire nation hopes that the Opposition will be more responsible."</p>


Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently took oath as an MP in the 18th Lok Sabha session, is all set to return to the silver screens after her 2023 film Tejas, which turned out to be one of Hindi cinema's biggest box-office disaster within its first two days of release.

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who recently took oath as an MP in the 18th Lok Sabha session, is all set to return to the silver screens after her 2023 film Tejas, which turned out to be one of Hindi cinema's biggest box-office disaster within its first two days of release. Her next film Emergency, which is based on the 1975 Indian Emergency imposed by former prime minister Indira Gandhi, will hit theatres on September 6. The actress confirmed the news via a social media post, which read, "The Beginning of the 50th Year of Independent India’s Darkest Chapter, Announcing #KanganaRanaut’s #Emergency In Cinemas on 6th September 2024. The Explosive Saga of The Most Controversial Episode of The History of Indian Democracy, #EmergencyOn6Sept in cinemas worldwide." Check it out below! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) Also read: Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa proudly comes out as lesbian on Oscar winner's 75th birthday The film also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles. The film was previously scheduled to release on June 14, however, it was postponed due to the Lok Sabha elections. For those unaware, former Indian PM Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency across the country in 1975, citing internal and external threats. The emergency ended after almost 21 months on March 21, 1977. During this time, several political opponents of Indira Gandhi were imprisoned and the press was censored. Also read: Jennifer Lopez flies economy class to Paris without Ben Affleck amid marital woes Kangana, who isn't just a reel politician anymore, won the Lok Sabha seat from Mandi consistency on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket. After taking the oath on Monday, she challenged the Opposition INDIA bloc, stating, "Let's see what they bring to the table. Finally, we have a good Opposition. As PM Modi said, the entire nation hopes that the Opposition will be more responsible."

Kangana Ranaut's Emergency to release on THIS date: Check out new poster here

On June 25, 1975, Emergency was declared in India by Former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on then-PM Indira Gandhi's advice.

Gravitas Recall: Indira Gandhi declared Emergency 49 years ago, on June 25, 1975

<p>As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms.</p>

<h2><strong>The Background</strong></h2>

<p>The Emergency was declared citing internal disturbances but was widely seen as an attempt to maintain power. Indira Gandhi's government faced strong opposition and criticism, leading to a declaration of Emergency which lasted until March 21, 1977.</p>

<h2><strong>The Declaration and Public Reaction</strong></h2>

<p>In a post-midnight broadcast, Indira Gandhi declared on All India Radio, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.” These words marked a grim turn, suspending all fundamental rights, except the right to life. The government exercised strict control over the media, imposing censorship on newspapers and magazines. Radio and television were also tightly regulated, allowing only government-sanctioned news to be aired.</p>

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<h2><strong>Constitutional Provisions for Emergencies</strong></h2>

<p>Reflecting on the Emergency, it is crucial to understand the provisions in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India allows for the declaration of three types of emergencies:</p>

<p><strong>National Emergency</strong><br />
Article 352, which can be declared when there is a threat to the security of India, either from internal unrest or external aggression.</p>

<p><strong>State Emergency</strong><br />
Article 356 can be declared when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state and the state cannot function according to the Constitution.</p>

<p><strong>Financial Emergency</strong><br />
Article 360, which can be declared when there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of India.</p>

<p>These provisions are meant to be used only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that the democratic fabric of the country is not compromised.</p>

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<h2><strong>Opposition Backlash</strong></h2>

<p>The imposition of the Emergency led to widespread protests and arrests of opposition leaders. Many political activists, including Jayaprakash Narayan and Morarji Desai, were jailed. The opposition, however, continued to resist and the period saw the rise of the Janata Party, a coalition of anti-emergency forces.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><br />
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As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms.

As India marks 49 years since the Emergency, it's a time to remember the dark days in the country's history. The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was a period of censorship, arrests without warrants and the suspension of many democratic freedoms. The Background The Emergency was declared citing internal disturbances but was widely seen as an attempt to maintain power. Indira Gandhi's government faced strong opposition and criticism, leading to a declaration of Emergency which lasted until March 21, 1977. The Declaration and Public Reaction In a post-midnight broadcast, Indira Gandhi declared on All India Radio, “The President has declared a state of Emergency. There is no need to panic.” These words marked a grim turn, suspending all fundamental rights, except the right to life. The government exercised strict control over the media, imposing censorship on newspapers and magazines. Radio and television were also tightly regulated, allowing only government-sanctioned news to be aired. Also read | Delhi Minister Atishi says 'indefinite fast will continue until Delhiites get water' Constitutional Provisions for Emergencies Reflecting on the Emergency, it is crucial to understand the provisions in the Indian Constitution. The Constitution of India allows for the declaration of three types of emergencies: National Emergency Article 352, which can be declared when there is a threat to the security of India, either from internal unrest or external aggression. State Emergency Article 356 can be declared when there is a failure of the constitutional machinery in a state and the state cannot function according to the Constitution. Financial Emergency Article 360, which can be declared when there is a threat to the financial stability or credit of India. These provisions are meant to be used only in exceptional circumstances to ensure that the democratic fabric of the country is not compromised. Also read | PM Modi calls for 'consensus' ahead of inaugural session of 18th Lok Sabha Opposition Backlash The imposition of the Emergency led to widespread protests and arrests of opposition leaders. Many political activists, including Jayaprakash Narayan and Morarji Desai, were jailed. The opposition, however, continued to resist and the period saw the rise of the Janata Party, a coalition of anti-emergency forces. (With inputs from agencies)

1975 Emergency in India: Reflecting on everything that happened

<p>NASA and international partners, in a recent table-top simulation, explored the hypothetical scenario of a massive asteroid with a 72 per cent&nbsp;chance of hitting Earth in about 14 years.</p>

<p>This space rock, large enough to devastate a region, served as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and response strategies for asteroid threats.</p>

<p>The exercise, held in April, involved asteroid experts, NASA personnel, federal emergency management officials, and their international counterparts.</p>

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<p>Terik Daly, the planetary defense section supervisor at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory said, "We don't know of any asteroids of a substantial size that are going to hit the Earth for the next hundred years."</p>

<p>"But we also know... that we don't know where most of the asteroids are that are large enough to cause regional devastation," he added.</p>

<p>The asteroid in question was estimated to be between 60 metres and almost 800 metres across. Even a smaller asteroid could cause massive damage depending on its impact location.</p>

<p>Lindley Johnson, NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer Emeritus, noted that an asteroid of this size impacting land near a metropolitan area would be a "serious" situation.</p>

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<p>The simulation highlighted the uncertainties in predicting the asteroid's properties and the consequences of its impact. Scientists figured that they would be unable to gather more information about this threat for over six months until another asteroid is spotted and they could assess it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We're going to have very large uncertainties in the asteroid's properties, and that leads to very large uncertainties in what the consequences would be if it were to hit the ground," said Daly.</p>

<p>He said there is also uncertainty over "what it would take to stop that asteroid from hitting the ground.”</p>

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<p>Participants discussed three options for addressing the threat. First is waiting and doing nothing until more information could be gathered, second is starting a US-led space mission to gather more data or third is building a more expensive spacecraft capable of altering the asteroid's path.</p>

<p>NASA is set to launch a new asteroid-finding telescope in the fall of 2027 to improve the detection and tracking of near-Earth objects. “We’ve got to discover what’s out there, determine their orbits, and then determine whether they represent an impact hazard to the Earth over time,”&nbsp;Johnson said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


NASA and international partners, in a recent table-top simulation, explored the hypothetical scenario of a massive asteroid with a 72 per cent chance of hitting Earth in about 14 years.

NASA and international partners, in a recent table-top simulation, explored the hypothetical scenario of a massive asteroid with a 72 per cent chance of hitting Earth in about 14 years. This space rock, large enough to devastate a region, served as a reminder of the importance of preparedness and response strategies for asteroid threats. The exercise, held in April, involved asteroid experts, NASA personnel, federal emergency management officials, and their international counterparts. Also Read | AI-savvy Gen-Z workers likely to outpace older generations at workplace: Study Terik Daly, the planetary defense section supervisor at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory said, "We don't know of any asteroids of a substantial size that are going to hit the Earth for the next hundred years." "But we also know... that we don't know where most of the asteroids are that are large enough to cause regional devastation," he added. The asteroid in question was estimated to be between 60 metres and almost 800 metres across. Even a smaller asteroid could cause massive damage depending on its impact location. Lindley Johnson, NASA’s Planetary Defense Officer Emeritus, noted that an asteroid of this size impacting land near a metropolitan area would be a "serious" situation. Also Read | China threatens death penalty for 'diehard' Taiwan separatists The simulation highlighted the uncertainties in predicting the asteroid's properties and the consequences of its impact. Scientists figured that they would be unable to gather more information about this threat for over six months until another asteroid is spotted and they could assess it. "We're going to have very large uncertainties in the asteroid's properties, and that leads to very large uncertainties in what the consequences would be if it were to hit the ground," said Daly. He said there is also uncertainty over "what it would take to stop that asteroid from hitting the ground.” Watch | Study finds AI can detect Parkinson's seven years before onset × Participants discussed three options for addressing the threat. First is waiting and doing nothing until more information could be gathered, second is starting a US-led space mission to gather more data or third is building a more expensive spacecraft capable of altering the asteroid's path. NASA is set to launch a new asteroid-finding telescope in the fall of 2027 to improve the detection and tracking of near-Earth objects. “We’ve got to discover what’s out there, determine their orbits, and then determine whether they represent an impact hazard to the Earth over time,” Johnson said. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA simulates massive asteroid impact to explore emergency response

<p>An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday).</p>

<p>According to&nbsp;media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172&nbsp;passengers&nbsp;and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after&nbsp;full emergency was declared at the airport.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A note was found by the IndiGo crew in the lavatory which&nbsp;mentioned the presence of a bomb. After the flight landed safely, the crew deboarded all passengers at the isolation bay and further security checks were being carried out.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how crew and airport authorities reacted to bomb scare</strong></h2>

<p>The flight had departed from Chennai at around 6.50 am and was headed to Mumbai when the bomb scare happened. "An unclaimed remote was found on board the aircraft," said an official, while speaking to The Times Of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mumbai air traffic control was informed about the situation by the pilots, as they requested an emergency landing.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The officials declared a full-scale emergency as fire tenders and ambulances remained on standby at the airport. The officials took the aircraft to an isolation bay for security checks related to the bomb scare.</p>

<p>In a statement, IndiGo Airlines said: "IndiGo flight 6E 5314 operating from Chennai to Mumbai had received a bomb threat. Upon landing in Mumbai, the crew followed protocol and the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines. All passengers have safely disembarked the aircraft. The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. Post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211</strong></p>

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<p>This is the second time a bomb scare has happened on an IndiGo flight in a week. The first bomb threat was received on May 28 on a flight flying from Delhi to Varanasi.</p>

<p>The crew had evacuated all passengers onboard flight 6E2211 safely through emergency doors, the airlines had stated in a statement.</p>

<p>All necessary protocols were followed by the airlines. Nearly 174 adults and two children were onboard the flight.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday). According to media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172 passengers and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after full emergency was declared at the airport.

An IndiGo flight, which took off from Chennai and was bound for Mumbai, made an emergency landing after receiving a bomb threat on June 1 (Saturday). According to media reports, IndiGo flight 6E-5314 - carrying 172 passengers and crew members - made a safe landing at Mumbai airport at 8:45 am (local time) after full emergency was declared at the airport. Also Read: Bomb threat on Delhi-Varanasi IndiGo flight, passengers evacuated via emergency exits A note was found by the IndiGo crew in the lavatory which mentioned the presence of a bomb. After the flight landed safely, the crew deboarded all passengers at the isolation bay and further security checks were being carried out. Here's how crew and airport authorities reacted to bomb scare The flight had departed from Chennai at around 6.50 am and was headed to Mumbai when the bomb scare happened. "An unclaimed remote was found on board the aircraft," said an official, while speaking to The Times Of India. Mumbai air traffic control was informed about the situation by the pilots, as they requested an emergency landing. The officials declared a full-scale emergency as fire tenders and ambulances remained on standby at the airport. The officials took the aircraft to an isolation bay for security checks related to the bomb scare. In a statement, IndiGo Airlines said: "IndiGo flight 6E 5314 operating from Chennai to Mumbai had received a bomb threat. Upon landing in Mumbai, the crew followed protocol and the aircraft was taken to an isolation bay as per security agency guidelines. All passengers have safely disembarked the aircraft. The aircraft is currently undergoing inspection. Post completion of all security checks, the aircraft will be positioned back in the terminal area." Watch: Delhi: Bomb threat reported on Varanasi-bound Indigo flight 6E211 This is the second time a bomb scare has happened on an IndiGo flight in a week. The first bomb threat was received on May 28 on a flight flying from Delhi to Varanasi. The crew had evacuated all passengers onboard flight 6E2211 safely through emergency doors, the airlines had stated in a statement. All necessary protocols were followed by the airlines. Nearly 174 adults and two children were onboard the flight. (With inputs from agencies)

Bomb scare on another IndiGo flight as Mumbai airport declares emergency

The state of emergency in the Pacific island territory of New Caledonia will be lifted on Tuesday, after two weeks of violent unrest. Watch in for more details!

New Caledonia's state of emergency to be lifted

<p>France is set to put an end to the state of emergency in its New Caledonia overseas territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The state of emergency in the French Pacific territory will officially cease to exist at 8:00 pm Paris time and 5:00 am Tuesday in Noumea,&nbsp;capital city of New Caledonia, Reuters reported citing a statement from Elysee Palace on Monday (May 27).</p>

<p>Notably, the state of emergency was imposed by Paris on May 15 in order to gain a greater control over the violence-hit region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes as seven more mobile police units will be deployed in the region as a reinforcement to boost security amid the recent unrest that resulted in seven fatalities and hundreds of arrests, including destruction of property and vehicles.</p>

<p>The turmoil, lasting for two weeks, was ignited by a controversial electoral reform and exacerbated by economic disparities between the Indigenous Kanak population and residents of European descent.</p>

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<p>New Caledonia has been under French control since 1853 and became an overseas territory after World War II. French citizenship was extended to all Kanaks in 1957. However, France's proposed reforms that seek to extend voting rights to Europeans who arrived after 1998 have&nbsp;sparked widespread protests.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The French parliament is set to discuss the constitutional changes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just a day after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the region in a bid to ease tensions, police fatally shot a man dead. With the arrival of an additional 480 gendarmes, the total number of French security forces in New Caledonia will rise to approximately 3,500.</p>

<h2><strong>FLNKS issues statement&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>FLNKS (Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front) issued a communique on Saturday (May 25) and stressed the importance of reducing tensions as a "political and non-repressive solution".</p>

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<p>The French statement noted that ending the state of emergency is meant to facilitate a meeting of the FLNKS and that the "lifting of the roadblocks is the necessary condition for the opening of concrete and serious negotiations."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Noumea International Airport&nbsp;operator will remain shut until June 2, as per reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During his brief visit, Macron assured that the planned electoral changes would "not be forced through." Christian Tein, the leader of the Field Action Coordination Unit, called on supporters to "remain mobilised" and "maintain resistance" against the electoral reforms, which the Kanak people fear would further marginalise them.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


France is set to put an end to the state of emergency in its New Caledonia overseas territory. The state of emergency in the French Pacific territory will officially cease to exist at 8:00 pm Paris time and 5:00 am Tuesday in Noumea, capital city of New Caledonia, Reuters reported citing a statement from Elysee Palace on Monday (May 27).

France is set to put an end to the state of emergency in its New Caledonia overseas territory. The state of emergency in the French Pacific territory will officially cease to exist at 8:00 pm Paris time and 5:00 am Tuesday in Noumea, capital city of New Caledonia, Reuters reported citing a statement from Elysee Palace on Monday (May 27). Notably, the state of emergency was imposed by Paris on May 15 in order to gain a greater control over the violence-hit region. This comes as seven more mobile police units will be deployed in the region as a reinforcement to boost security amid the recent unrest that resulted in seven fatalities and hundreds of arrests, including destruction of property and vehicles. The turmoil, lasting for two weeks, was ignited by a controversial electoral reform and exacerbated by economic disparities between the Indigenous Kanak population and residents of European descent. Also Read | Russia tightens grip on grain exports as global wheat prices surge New Caledonia has been under French control since 1853 and became an overseas territory after World War II. French citizenship was extended to all Kanaks in 1957. However, France's proposed reforms that seek to extend voting rights to Europeans who arrived after 1998 have sparked widespread protests. The French parliament is set to discuss the constitutional changes. Just a day after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the region in a bid to ease tensions, police fatally shot a man dead. With the arrival of an additional 480 gendarmes, the total number of French security forces in New Caledonia will rise to approximately 3,500. FLNKS issues statement FLNKS (Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front) issued a communique on Saturday (May 25) and stressed the importance of reducing tensions as a "political and non-repressive solution". Also Read | China's real estate crisis throws middle class off housing dream edge The French statement noted that ending the state of emergency is meant to facilitate a meeting of the FLNKS and that the "lifting of the roadblocks is the necessary condition for the opening of concrete and serious negotiations." Noumea International Airport operator will remain shut until June 2, as per reports. Watch | Beijing to host Arab leaders this week | Severe cyclonic storm Remal weakens × During his brief visit, Macron assured that the planned electoral changes would "not be forced through." Christian Tein, the leader of the Field Action Coordination Unit, called on supporters to "remain mobilised" and "maintain resistance" against the electoral reforms, which the Kanak people fear would further marginalise them. (With inputs from agencies)

France to end New Caledonia state of emergency, reinforces additional police units

<p><strong>France New Caledonia Emergency:&nbsp;</strong>French Prime Minister&nbsp;Gabriel Attal signed a decree&nbsp;on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a police official.&nbsp;"No violence will be tolerated," said PM Attal&nbsp;and added that measure "will allow us to roll out massive means to restore order."</p>

<p>The unrest stemmed from a new bill granting voting rights to French residents residing in the Pacific island for a decade. The indigenous Kanak people, the original inhabitants of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific, are fearful that the reforms will dilute the balance of power for them. With a heavy police presence and a ban on gatherings, the government is vying to restore order amid escalating tensions and looting.</p>

<h2><strong>France New Caledonia Emergency</strong></h2>

<p>Following the Assemblée Nationale's (lower house of French Parliament) affirmative vote on Wednesday (May 15), the constitutional reform concerning the electorate in the French overseas territory is set to proceed to the next stage of legislation. The government's proposed legislation was previously endorsed&nbsp;by the French Senate (upper house) on&nbsp;2 April.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the lower house, the new bill garnered 351 votes in favour and 153 against. Reports had said that a joint sitting of both Houses could be held over the new bill as early as 27 May. The move has sparked opposition from the pro-independence movement in the territory. They are expressing concerns that the new bill will lead to potential electoral marginalisation of the Kanak community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The rioting resulted in the killing of a 24-year-old police official who succumbed to injuries in a gunshot.</p>

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<p>Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, "He took off his helmet (to speak to residents) and he was shot right in the head."&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>France's overseas territory&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In 1853, France annexed New Caledonia during the colonial era when European powers were expanding their territories around the world.&nbsp;France claimed New Caledonia, and established it as a French penal colony in 1864. In 1946, New Caledonia became an overseas territory of France.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


France New Caledonia Emergency: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a police official.

France New Caledonia Emergency: French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal signed a decree on Wednesday (May 15) declaring a state of emergency in New Caledonia as violence erupted there over electoral reforms, resulting in the deaths of three indigenous Kanak youths and a police official. "No violence will be tolerated," said PM Attal and added that measure "will allow us to roll out massive means to restore order." The unrest stemmed from a new bill granting voting rights to French residents residing in the Pacific island for a decade. The indigenous Kanak people, the original inhabitants of New Caledonia, a French overseas territory in the Pacific, are fearful that the reforms will dilute the balance of power for them. With a heavy police presence and a ban on gatherings, the government is vying to restore order amid escalating tensions and looting. France New Caledonia Emergency Following the Assemblée Nationale's (lower house of French Parliament) affirmative vote on Wednesday (May 15), the constitutional reform concerning the electorate in the French overseas territory is set to proceed to the next stage of legislation. The government's proposed legislation was previously endorsed by the French Senate (upper house) on 2 April. Also Read | Putin arrives in China in first overseas trip since Russia re-elects him in March In the lower house, the new bill garnered 351 votes in favour and 153 against. Reports had said that a joint sitting of both Houses could be held over the new bill as early as 27 May. The move has sparked opposition from the pro-independence movement in the territory. They are expressing concerns that the new bill will lead to potential electoral marginalisation of the Kanak community. Also Read | French police hunt killers in prison van ambush The rioting resulted in the killing of a 24-year-old police official who succumbed to injuries in a gunshot. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Russia unleashes new attacks on Ukraine's Kherson × Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, "He took off his helmet (to speak to residents) and he was shot right in the head." France's overseas territory In 1853, France annexed New Caledonia during the colonial era when European powers were expanding their territories around the world. France claimed New Caledonia, and established it as a French penal colony in 1864. In 1946, New Caledonia became an overseas territory of France. (With inputs from agencies)

France Emergency: French PM declares state of emergency in New Caledonia as four killed in riots

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<p>The moment when a Delta flight caught fire and led to total evacuation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently&nbsp;was caught&nbsp;in a shocking video.</p>

<p>In the video, which was released by KOMO News, a fireball&nbsp;is seen&nbsp;exploding&nbsp;after&nbsp;which black smoke rises from the Airbus&nbsp;jet's&nbsp;nose, just below the cockpit after it landed on April 6.</p>

<p>At around 9:35 pm local time, Delta Flight 604 arrived at the Washington airport from Cancun, Mexico&nbsp;safely.&nbsp;However, after plugging the aircraft into the electrical network of the terminal, the accident occurred.</p>

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<p>Electric sparks were generated&nbsp;after the plug-in shorted out&nbsp;and&nbsp;a fireball directly below the Airbus A321&nbsp;aircraft's&nbsp;cockpit, said a spokesperson for SEA Perry Cooper.</p>

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<p>He stated that the pilots got the smell of the smoke and asked the crew to open the emergency exit slides.</p>

<h2><strong>Passengers panic amid emergency&nbsp;evacuation</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to KOMO News, one passenger said that the fliers freaked out after they learned about being evacuated.</p>

<p>A Seattle software engineer,&nbsp;who&nbsp;was&nbsp;accompanied&nbsp;by his wife, Ashwin&nbsp;Menon&nbsp;said,&nbsp;“I think people responded to that with panic, there&nbsp;was a little bit of jostling in the aisles to get to the exit. But&nbsp;overall&nbsp;it was a pretty smooth evacuation process.”</p>

<p>In the surveillance footage, the passengers&nbsp;were seen&nbsp;walking&nbsp;out onto the&nbsp;plane's&nbsp;wing before hopping on the inflatable chutes from where they slid safely onto the tarmac.</p>

<p>“It was like just&nbsp;jump out, jump&nbsp;onto the slides, and within a couple of&nbsp;minutes&nbsp;everyone was out. I was calmer than I thought I would be.&nbsp;I’m&nbsp;quite afraid of flying,"&nbsp;Menon said.</p>

<p>The crew evacuated nearly two-thirds of the 189 passengers via the&nbsp;slides,&nbsp;while the remaining already had exited through the passenger loading bridge, said Cooper.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Air India Express cancels 70 flights due to alleged crew protest</strong></p>

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<p>Reacting to the incident, Delta Airlines said,&nbsp;“Out of an abundance of caution, slides&nbsp;were deployed&nbsp;and&nbsp;passengers still on board deplaned via the&nbsp;rear of the aircraft. Passengers&nbsp; were&nbsp;fully&nbsp;evacuated, and those deplaned to the ramp returned to the terminal via the ramp stairs."</p>

<p>“The aircraft has&nbsp;been removed&nbsp;from service for inspection and maintenance," the statement added.</p>

<p>According to the KOMO News, the&nbsp;electrical cord which had shorted&nbsp;has been repaired and started operating normally.</p>

<p>“Kudos to the airline crew who reacted as trained with an abundance of caution,”&nbsp;said&nbsp; Cooper,&nbsp;in a statement to The New York Post.&nbsp;“Rather have a little inconvenience than something that could have turned worse," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An investigation into the incident is&nbsp;being carried out.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The moment when a Delta flight caught fire and led to total evacuation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently was caught in a shocking video. In the video, which was released by KOMO News, a fireball is seen exploding after which black smoke rises from the Airbus jet's nose, just below the cockpit after it landed on April 6.

The moment when a Delta flight caught fire and led to total evacuation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport recently was caught in a shocking video. In the video, which was released by KOMO News, a fireball is seen exploding after which black smoke rises from the Airbus jet's nose, just below the cockpit after it landed on April 6. At around 9:35 pm local time, Delta Flight 604 arrived at the Washington airport from Cancun, Mexico safely. However, after plugging the aircraft into the electrical network of the terminal, the accident occurred. Also Read: Air India Express chaos: Nearly 300 crew go on 'mass sick leave', more than 80 flights cancelled Electric sparks were generated after the plug-in shorted out and a fireball directly below the Airbus A321 aircraft's cockpit, said a spokesperson for SEA Perry Cooper. Delta Flight 604 on Monday last week caught on fire starting in the nose of the aircraft. It had just landed and taxied to a stop in Cancun, Mexico. The plane then had to be evacuated. 00:18 Fire 01:55 Evactuation Did Delta’s DEI policies cause this? 🎥 @JeremyHarrisTV pic.twitter.com/gehB2VV3oq — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) May 14, 2024 × He stated that the pilots got the smell of the smoke and asked the crew to open the emergency exit slides. Passengers panic amid emergency evacuation Speaking to KOMO News, one passenger said that the fliers freaked out after they learned about being evacuated. A Seattle software engineer, who was accompanied by his wife, Ashwin Menon said, “I think people responded to that with panic, there was a little bit of jostling in the aisles to get to the exit. But overall it was a pretty smooth evacuation process.” In the surveillance footage, the passengers were seen walking out onto the plane's wing before hopping on the inflatable chutes from where they slid safely onto the tarmac. “It was like just jump out, jump onto the slides, and within a couple of minutes everyone was out. I was calmer than I thought I would be. I’m quite afraid of flying," Menon said. The crew evacuated nearly two-thirds of the 189 passengers via the slides, while the remaining already had exited through the passenger loading bridge, said Cooper. Watch: Air India Express cancels 70 flights due to alleged crew protest Reacting to the incident, Delta Airlines said, “Out of an abundance of caution, slides were deployed and passengers still on board deplaned via the rear of the aircraft. Passengers were fully evacuated, and those deplaned to the ramp returned to the terminal via the ramp stairs." “The aircraft has been removed from service for inspection and maintenance," the statement added. According to the KOMO News, the electrical cord which had shorted has been repaired and started operating normally. “Kudos to the airline crew who reacted as trained with an abundance of caution,” said Cooper, in a statement to The New York Post. “Rather have a little inconvenience than something that could have turned worse," he added. An investigation into the incident is being carried out. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Fireball explodes on Delta jet, passengers evacuated through emergency slides

Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for four Southwest Michigan counties after at least two confirmed tornadoes ripped through the area. Watch in for more details!

Michigan declares state of emergency over tornado damage

Floods are also impacting parts of the African continent. In Kenya at least 13 people have died, nearly 3,000 households displaced, and over 339 livestock killed because of the flooding in the past several days...

Governments in Africa declare a climate emergency

<p>In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times.</p>

<p>As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles.<br />
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“There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg.</p>

<p>Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents.</p>

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<h2><strong>Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood</strong></h2>

<p>The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary".</p>

<p>The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November.</p>

<p>“We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner.</p>

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<p>Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.”</p>

<p>“Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass.</p>

<p>The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard.

In the least expected site, a home in an affluent community in Los Angeles has been buried under mountains of garbage, which has left the residents enraged. “It’s a fire hazard. It’s filthy,” said Miriam Kosberg, who is a member of the family that owns the property which has been located just behind the Fairfax dumping ground since 1955, while speaking to the Los Angeles Times. As per Realtor.com, the median price range is $3.42 million in Fairfax section of Los Angeles. “There’s garbage all the way up to the back fence. It’s been like that for years,” said Kosberg. Because of a huge pile of newspapers, white trash bags, cartons of cigarettes and clothing, the lawn was hardly visible and a complaint was filed by the residents. Also Read: US Navy veteran accused of crashing into FBI office has an online history linked to QAnon: Reports Filthy odour ruins the fun of living in 'affluent' neighbourhood The homes have been filled with a putrid odour which has even spread in the affluent neighbourhood and has left the neighbours worried about what is likely to be beneath the accumulated debris and overgrown vegetation. A woman, who has been living in the neighbourhood for more than two decades, said that “it’s unsanitary". The woman said that she had filed a complaint regarding the property in the early 2000s. Dozens of similar complaints have been received by the Department of Building and Safety since July which remain under investigation, revealed city records. The department also issued an order to comply in November. “We are fed up, but we’re compassionate. In a perfect world, he gets help and someone helps make his environment nicer for him,” said the woman, while speaking about the property’s owner. Watch: UFOs, now ex-US army man comes out with USO claim Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on Wednesday (April 3) along with Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky, who was representing Fairfax, visited the home declaring it a “public health emergency.” “Both of us, as you know, are new. I am tracking this from last night to find out where complaints were lodged and what happened in the process,” said Bass. The property has been owned by Raymond Gaon since the mid-1990s, as per the public records. In 2014, he was asked to remove the garbage and two misdemeanor criminal charges for noncompliance were filed by the city before they dismissed the case in 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Garbage buries a home in 'affluent' LA, officials declare it 'public health emergency'

Next month a solar eclipse will occur on April 8th and it will be the first solar eclipse of 2024. As for NASA, the total solar eclipse will cross North America passing over Mexico, the US and Canada. Ahead of that Ontario's Niagara region has declared a state of emergency.

Solar eclipse: Canada's Niagara declares state of emergency

<p>Ever since Kangana Ranaut announced her foray into politics, she has been dominating the headlines for one reason or the other. The actor expressed her gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her recent entrance into active politics. Now the actress has called herself and Shah Rukh Khan as the last generations of stars.&nbsp;<br />
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While speaking to Times Now, she spoke about her films not doing well and compared her career trajectory with that of SRK. Kangana was asked whether she joined politics because her movies were not doing well at the box office to which she pointed out to SRK and said he too delivered a string of flops before delivering the blockbuster hit<em> Pathaan.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<strong>Kangana Ranaut reacts to box office failure of her films</strong><br />
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Kangana responded to the question and said, <em>“Nahi aisa kuch nahi hai. Duniya me aisa koi kalakar nahi hai jiski saari filmein hit hoti hain. Shah Rukh Khan ji ki dus saal filmein nahi chali fir Pathaan chali. Meri 7-8 saal koi nahi chali, fir Queen chali. Fir uske baad me kuchh acchi aayi. 3-4 saal phele Manikarnika chali. Abhi bhi Emergency aa rhi hai, ho sakta hai bohot acchi hit rahe.</em> (Not at all. There is not a single actor across the world who has never had a flop. Shah Rukh Khan had consecutive flops for ten years. I did not have a single hit for 7-8 years before<em> Queen</em> happened. After that there were a few good movies. <em>Manikarnika</em> came 3-4 years ago and it did well. My upcoming movie Emergency could be a big hit.)"</p>

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<p><strong>'OTT does not create stars'</strong><br />
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“In fact, because of OTT, actors now have more opportunities to showcase their talent. We are the last generation of stars, abhi OTT pe stars nahin ban rahe hain. We are known faces, and by the grace of God, we are very much in demand. To waisa to kuch nahi hai (So, it's not like that). But it's just that I want to involve myself more with the real world than being consumed by the field of arts.”<br />
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Kangana will next be seen in Emergency where she plays former Indian PM Indira Gandhi. She has also directed the film.&nbsp;</p>


Ever since Kangana Ranaut announced her foray into politics, she has been dominating the headlines for one reason or the other. The actor expressed her gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her recent entrance into active politics.

Ever since Kangana Ranaut announced her foray into politics, she has been dominating the headlines for one reason or the other. The actor expressed her gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi on her recent entrance into active politics. Now the actress has called herself and Shah Rukh Khan as the last generations of stars. While speaking to Times Now, she spoke about her films not doing well and compared her career trajectory with that of SRK. Kangana was asked whether she joined politics because her movies were not doing well at the box office to which she pointed out to SRK and said he too delivered a string of flops before delivering the blockbuster hit Pathaan. 'Romcom bimbo' to 'dumb nepo kids': 8 absurd comments by Kangana Ranaut on celebs that will crack you up Kangana Ranaut reacts to box office failure of her films Kangana responded to the question and said, “Nahi aisa kuch nahi hai. Duniya me aisa koi kalakar nahi hai jiski saari filmein hit hoti hain. Shah Rukh Khan ji ki dus saal filmein nahi chali fir Pathaan chali. Meri 7-8 saal koi nahi chali, fir Queen chali. Fir uske baad me kuchh acchi aayi. 3-4 saal phele Manikarnika chali. Abhi bhi Emergency aa rhi hai, ho sakta hai bohot acchi hit rahe. (Not at all. There is not a single actor across the world who has never had a flop. Shah Rukh Khan had consecutive flops for ten years. I did not have a single hit for 7-8 years before Queen happened. After that there were a few good movies. Manikarnika came 3-4 years ago and it did well. My upcoming movie Emergency could be a big hit.)" Kangana Ranaut post row costs Supriya Shrinate a Congress seat in Lok Sabha elections 2024 'OTT does not create stars' “In fact, because of OTT, actors now have more opportunities to showcase their talent. We are the last generation of stars, abhi OTT pe stars nahin ban rahe hain. We are known faces, and by the grace of God, we are very much in demand. To waisa to kuch nahi hai (So, it's not like that). But it's just that I want to involve myself more with the real world than being consumed by the field of arts.” Kangana will next be seen in Emergency where she plays former Indian PM Indira Gandhi. She has also directed the film.

Kangana Ranaut compares herself to Shah Rukh Khan, says box office failure not reason to join politics

<p>A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday (Mar 14), as per the Japan Meteorological Agency.&nbsp;While&nbsp;the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website indicated that the quake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. National Centre for Seismology reported the magnitude to be 6. The earthquake struck on Thursday (Mar 14) at 8:44 PM IST, with coordinates 37.20 degrees latitude, 141.00 longitude, and at a depth of 68 kilometres. Its epicentre&nbsp;was located 208 kilometres northeast of Tokyo, Japan.</p>

<p>"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 14-03-2024, 20:44:38 IST, Lat: 37.20 &amp; Long: 141.00, Depth: 68 Km ,Location: 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan," the National Centre for Seismology said in a statement on X.&nbsp;Local media outlets reported the powerful earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. A warning for a potential tsunami has not yet declared, as per reports.&nbsp;As per reports, there were no reports of damage and casualties.</p>

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<p>Japan is known for being earthquake-prone due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area with a high level of tectonic activity. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area encircling the Pacific Ocean basin, including frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.</p>

<p>It stretches approximately 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) and encompasses several major tectonic plate boundaries, including the Pacific Plate, North American Plate, Juan de Fuca Plate, Cocos Plate, Nazca Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, and others.</p>

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<p>This region is characterised by the subduction zones where tectonic plates collide, with one plate being forced beneath another into the Earth's mantle. These interactions result in a variety of geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges.</p>

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<p>The Pacific Ring of Fire is one of the most seismically and volcanically active regions in the world, with approximately 90 percent of the world's earthquakes and 75 percent of its volcanoes occurring along its boundaries.</p>

<p>Japan has experienced devastating earthquakes in its history, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The country has implemented stringent building codes and disaster preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of future earthquakes.&nbsp;</p>

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A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday (Mar 14), as per the Japan Meteorological Agency. While the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website indicated that the quake measured 5.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Japan on Thursday (Mar 14), as per the Japan Meteorological Agency. While the United States Geological Survey (USGS) website indicated that the quake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. National Centre for Seismology reported the magnitude to be 6. The earthquake struck on Thursday (Mar 14) at 8:44 PM IST, with coordinates 37.20 degrees latitude, 141.00 longitude, and at a depth of 68 kilometres. Its epicentre was located 208 kilometres northeast of Tokyo, Japan. "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 14-03-2024, 20:44:38 IST, Lat: 37.20 & Long: 141.00, Depth: 68 Km ,Location: 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan," the National Centre for Seismology said in a statement on X. Local media outlets reported the powerful earthquake was off the coast of Fukushima prefecture, Japan. A warning for a potential tsunami has not yet declared, as per reports. As per reports, there were no reports of damage and casualties. Also Read | Schumer calls for new leadership in Israel, says 'significant course corrections' needed for peace Japan is known for being earthquake-prone due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is an area with a high level of tectonic activity. The Pacific Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area encircling the Pacific Ocean basin, including frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It stretches approximately 40,000 kilometres (25,000 miles) and encompasses several major tectonic plate boundaries, including the Pacific Plate, North American Plate, Juan de Fuca Plate, Cocos Plate, Nazca Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, and others. Also Read | NATO's Jens Stoltenberg urges allies to step up delivery of weapons to Ukraine This region is characterised by the subduction zones where tectonic plates collide, with one plate being forced beneath another into the Earth's mantle. These interactions result in a variety of geological phenomena, including earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountain ranges. Watch | Artificial Intelligence risks in a global election year × The Pacific Ring of Fire is one of the most seismically and volcanically active regions in the world, with approximately 90 percent of the world's earthquakes and 75 percent of its volcanoes occurring along its boundaries. Japan has experienced devastating earthquakes in its history, including the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 and the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The country has implemented stringent building codes and disaster preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of future earthquakes. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan hit by 5.8 magnitude quake, no casualties reported

The Caribbean nation of Haiti has been in turmoil for years. The assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in July 2021 further plunged the country into chaos and disarray. Elections have not taken place since 2016 and the presidency remains vacant. Armed gangs, in control of vast swathes of Haiti, launched a coordinated attack in a bid to oust prime minister Ariel Henry, who was in Kenya at the time. He has since struggled to return home. On the 11th of March, the unelected prime minister pledged to step down once a transition council and temporary replacement has been appointed. As unrest spreads, a notorious gang leader, Jimmy Cherizier AKA Barbecue, has warned that the present chaos engulfing the capital, Port-Au-Prince, will lead to possible genocide and civil war unless the prime minister steps down. A state of emergency was declared by the government and night time curfew imposed. Is Haiti on the verge of being taken over by the criminal gangs? Mohammed Saleh brings you the details.

State of emergency declared & night curfew imposed in Haiti

Haiti's government formally requested a multinational force more than a year ago. The force would be deployed to help Haitian police restore control of the capital Port-au-Prince. Watch this video for all details.

List of countries responding to Haiti PM's call for international security support

Haiti in turmoil as gang violence escalates. Its neighbors shore up their defenses and recall embassy staff. Haiti's de facto government issued a 72-hour state of emergency and imposed nightly curfews after armed men busted thousands from prison and a gang leader called for the ousting of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Will the deal to deploy Kenyan police officers save the Caribbean nation?

Haiti Turmoil: Gang boss 'Barbecue' siezes control of capital

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency following violent clashes in the capital leading to two prison breaks as a major gang leader attempts to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

Haiti government declares state of emergency as violence escalates

Haiti's government declared a state of emergency. This was following violent clashes in the capital that have damaged communications and led to two prison breaks. Watch this video for all details.

Why has Haiti declared a state of emergency?

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