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Martyrs’ Day rally to witness record turnout this time: TMC

June 18, 2022 3:27 am

The rally to commemorate the Youth Congress leaders killed in the 1993 Kolkata firing will be held after two years.

1993 Kolkata police firing worse than Jallianwala Bagh, says Commission

December 30, 2014 3:37 am

75 rounds of bullets were fired by the police in the incident, killing 13 persons causing nationwide uproar.

What had happened on July 21 1993 at Writers' building in West Bengal?

December 29, 2014 10:27 pm

The Congress and the TMC jointly observe July 21 as Martyr's Day in West Bengal.

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India's pace magician Jasprit Bumrah made his ODI and T20I debuts during an eventful Australia, 10 years ago.

10 years of Bumrah | From jet lag to centre stage: The night Jasprit Bumrah announced himself

Updated: January 23, 2026 08:33 IST

When Jasprit Bumrah took the ball in Sydney 10 years ago, there was no visible sign of nerves. In a high-scoring contest where most bowlers were taken apart, the debutant stood out.

Delhi HC overturns bail of accused in Turkman Gate violence case, sends matter to sessions court for reconsideration

January 23, 2026 08:32 IST

The HC noted that “in an exceptional case”, the sessions court granted bail “without even a prima facie or brief analysis of the factors which govern adjudication of bail applications”.

Delhi sees fewer theft cases in 2025, but vehicle theft persists at one every 15 minutes, police data shows.

Despite yearly decline in thefts, one vehicle stolen every 15 minutes in Delhi: Govt data

Updated: January 23, 2026 08:38 IST

Cases of motor vehicle (MV) theft in the city have gradually reduced in the last three years — from 40,045 cases in 2023 to 39,976 in 2024 and further down to 35,014 in 2025, according to data shared by the Delhi Police.

Munak Canal to be cleaned, beautified and readied for Chhath: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

January 23, 2026 08:16 IST

She said that the Munak Canal, which has been in a dilapidated state for years, will be cleaned thoroughly, beautified and equipped with dedicated ghats for Chhath Puja.

‘Constructive and frank’: Kremlin says Vladimir Putin held talks with US envoys

January 23, 2026 08:13 IST

Ushakov said the next step agreed by both sides would be security talks in Abu Dhabi involving Russia, the United States and Ukraine.

Over 11 lakh people awaiting ration cards: Delhi Cabinet nod to new food security policy

January 23, 2026 08:08 IST

The policy, 'Delhi Food Security Rules, 2025', which aims at setting up a fair and legally compliant framework for the Public Distribution System (PDS), has been sent to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena for approval, officials said.

Court rejects plea of accused to transfer trial to another court

January 23, 2026 08:06 IST

Dismissing the plea, the trial court relied on judicial precedents set by the Supreme Court to reiterate that trials cannot be transferred “for the convenience of parties” or “merely on the basis of apprehensions or suspicions” of not being tried fairly.