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Then nature slowly reclaimed the land in one of history’s greatest forest recoveries, covering about 60% of the region once again | World News Calcutta HC NEW DELHI: The Calcutta high court on Wednesday allowed the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) faction to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally at a site near the Birla Planetarium instead of its traditional venue in front of Victoria House in central Kolkata.Justice Saugata Bhattacharya directed the Kolkata Police to shift the venue, citing the need to ensure smooth traffic movement and maintain law and order.The court said allowing the rally at its traditional venue in front of Victoria House was not feasible as it would also severely disrupt traffic connecting north and central Kolkata.The TMC has been holding the Martyrs’ Day rally in front of Victoria House at Esplanade in central Kolkata for years.The court noted that two other July 21 rallies — one by the Congress and another by the Ritabrata Banerjee-led rival TMC faction — are also scheduled in the Esplanade area and directed the police to deploy adequate personnel to maintain law and order.Justice Bhattacharya directed the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC faction to limit attendance to around 2,500 people and hold the rally between 12 pm and 3:30 pm on the rally day. The organisers were also asked to submit the names and contact details of 20 volunteers to the Kolkata Police to ensure compliance with the court’s directions.During the hearing, the TMC faction submitted that it has held the July 21 Martyrs’ Day rally at Victoria House almost every year since 1993 and challenged the Kolkata Police’s prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) around the venue. It proposed alternative locations, including Metro Channel and the Birla Planetarium.The BJP-led state government opposed holding the rally near the other two events, citing potential law and order concerns, and also objected to the Birla Planetarium venue because of nearby hospitals and schools.The Martyrs’ Day rally commemorates the 13 Congress workers killed during a protest in 1993, when Mamata Banerjee was the president of the Youth Congress, the Congress party’s youth wing. The event has since become the TMC’s annual Martyrs’ Day programme.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The plea urged the court to direct the Centre and the Delhi government to shift the climate activist to a government hospital, arguing that his health had deteriorated significantly and that the State has a constitutional duty to protect life. It also sought directions for medically supervised treatment, including the administration of a liquid diet if necessary, even if carried out against his wishes. Watch Sonam Wangchuk Rejects ‘Modern Gandhi’ Label As Hunger Strike Enters Fourteenth Day In Delhi”The simple thing to be done is to take him to a government hospital and force feed him the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals by way of a liquid diet which are necessary for the human body to survive,” it said.Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar since June 28 after joining protests organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in NEET and other competitive examinations. Organisers have claimed that Wangchuk has lost around 8.5 kg since beginning the fast, raising concerns over his health. Several Opposition leaders have backed the issues raised by Wangchuk while urging him to end the hunger strike. Author Arundhati Roy, actors Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, and economist Jayati Ghosh have also appealed to him to call off the fast while expressing support for his demands.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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I told him, let us build the party, and then you can come back and take your seat, but he refused. He said, ‘I won’t leave the party.’ The party is sinking; the boat has gone under. People are dying. Yet, the party decided, or rather it was forced to accept, that everyone else could die, but Abhishek had to be saved. It is deeply saddening.”Mitra alleged that the party had become centred around one individual instead of functioning collectively.”The party belongs to everyone, yet it seems to have been reduced to serving only Abhishek. I earnestly request Mamata ji to come. Let us view this as a marathon. We will surely cross paths along the way. Let us see which horse surges ahead.”He said he had resigned from all organisational positions in the Trinamool Congress and no longer considered himself part of the party.”I have resigned from all the positions. Though I remain an MLA. I have left everything associated with Trinamool. That means I am no longer a Trinamool MLA in the functional sense.””I have only changed my room, not my house. I am very much in the TMC,” Mitra told reporters after meeting the rebel leader.The development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned Mitra’s wife and his two sons for questioning in connection with its money laundering investigation into the alleged municipal recruitment scam in West Bengal.According to the ED, the summons were issued after investigators found financial transactions involving the family members during the course of the probe. The agency has asked them to appear next week to record their statements.The case relates to alleged irregularities in appointments to various municipal bodies in West Bengal. The ED is investigating the matter under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on predicate offences registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).The agency had earlier conducted searches at multiple premises linked to Mitra in June this year, while the CBI had also searched his residence in October 2025 as part of its investigation into the same case.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been protesting at Jantar Mantar for the past 25 days over the NEET issue, unveiled a five-point examination reform charter and claimed that support for its agitation was growing across political parties.Earlier in the day, a plea was filed in the Delhi high court seeking to force-feed activist Sonam Wangchuk and shift the activist to a government hospitalAccording to the petition, Wangchuk’s condition has worsened significantly, and he could lose his life within two days if the hunger strike continues. It urged the court to intervene immediately, arguing that saving his life is of paramount importance.The petition argued that the authorities should shift Wangchuk to a government hospital and, if necessary, administer a medically supervised liquid diet containing essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals to prevent his condition from worsening. It maintained that such intervention, even if carried out against his wishes, was necessary to preserve his life.”The simple thing to be done is to take him to a government hospital and force feed him the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals by way of a liquid diet which are necessary for the human body to survive,” it said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the coming into force of the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security, calling it a “significant moment” in bilateral ties that will deepen economic cooperation and create new opportunities for businesses, workers and farmers.In a post on X, PM Modi said the two agreements would strengthen economic linkages between the two countries and deliver tangible benefits across several sectors.”This is a significant moment in the India-United Kingdom partnership! With the coming into force of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement and the Agreement on Social Security, our economic linkages are going to get even deeper. Together, these agreements translate our shared ambition into tangible opportunities for our people. The CETA will give fresh momentum to our farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Several vibrant sectors will gain stronger access to the UK market. It will also deepen cooperation in technology, professional services and innovation, while supporting greater mobility for skilled Indian talent.”The Prime Minister also underlined the importance of the accompanying social security pact, saying it would “provide invaluable support to Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian enterprises.””The social security agreement will provide invaluable support to Indian professionals working temporarily in the UK and strengthen the competitiveness of Indian enterprises. This moment reflects the trust between our democracies and our resolve to build a forward-looking partnership driven by trade, technology, investment and innovation. India and the UK will continue working together for shared prosperity,” he added.The agreements officially came into effect on Wednesday, establishing a new framework for trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the trade pact provides zero-duty market access for nearly 99 per cent of India’s exports, covering almost 100 per cent of the total trade value. He said it would create new opportunities for labour-intensive industries, MSMEs, farmers, manufacturers and the services sector.The agreement removes tariffs on sectors including textiles, garments, leather, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, chemicals, electronics, marine products, furniture and sports goods. It also grants zero-duty access to all agricultural products except chicken, pork, eggs, rice and sugar, while 97.1 per cent of tariff lines for processed food products will receive duty-free access.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC Rift Deepens As Kalyan Banerjee Launches Fresh Attack On Abhishek And I-PACMP Draft UCC Proposes Jail For Unregistered Live-In Relationships, Mandatory RegistrationMajor Blow To TMC As 20 Rebel MPs Move Closer To Official NCPI Recognition | Watch5 Plots, 4 Flats, Villa: ACB Raid On HMDA Engineer Exposes Rs 9.24 Crore Assets | HyderabadIndia-UK Trade Deal Kicks In From July 15, 99% Of Indian Exports Get Duty-Free AccessSupreme Court Refuses Stay In Bhojshala Case, Allows Alternate Namaz Site Till Final VerdictOp Vijay: How India Captured Tololing And Point 5140 Before Tiger HillAssam’s Tinsukia Uses CCTV And LED Screens To Shame Alleged Public Urinators’Brazenly Violated Our Order’: Supreme Court Imposes ₹3 Lakh Fine On Comedian Samay RainaCalls For Wangchuk To Call Off Hunger Strike Grow: Politicians, Actors, Even Dipke Issue Appeals123Photostories5 shocking theft stories in India that left people stunned and questioning the societyDiscontinued snacks every ’90s and 2000s kid desperately wants backSnakes with the most vibrant colours and patterns in the animal kingdomAlison Hammond opens up about 22-year age gap with David Putman: Inside the British broadcaster’s dating historyFrom ‘Love for You’ to ‘Dazzling’: The ‘pseudo-sibling’ romance trope taking over Chinese dramasStop throwing away vegetable peels! 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We will formulate our stance once the bill is introduced,” Sule said.”However, we will discuss any upcoming bill in detail within the INDIA alliance. Parties like the DMK, SP, and ourselves had stated that we would consider the 50% quota issue,” she added.Sule also asserted that the opposition had never demanded delimitation and had instead sought only the implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament.”The INDIA alliance did not demand the delimitation; we demand that 33% reservation for women should be implemented. During the previous Budget Session, Kiren Rijiju had invited Asaduddin Owaisi, me, and Arvind Sawant,” the NCP (SP) MP said.Sule also ruled out the ongoing speculations over switch to BJP-led NDA and said that her party remains firmly with the INDIA bloc/”There are several rumours about us. All information is source-driven. Our party is being maligned. There is no question of us going anywhere. We are in INDIA alliance,” Sule said.This comes a day after leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party met chief minister Devendra Fadnavis at his official residence.However, news agency PTI, citing sources, reported that Jayant Patil met Fadnavis at his official residence, ‘Varsha’, in Mumbai late on Tuesday night regarding an issue in his Uran-Ishwarpur constituency in Sangli district.Declining to elaborate, sources told PTI that Patil and ruling NCP leaders Praful Patel and Sunil Tatkare did not meet the chief minister together.The meeting comes as buzz over a possible merger of the two factions gathered pace once again.In the days following the plane crash of Ajit Pawar, several members of the NCP (SP) had said that Ajit Pawar had initiated talks with senior leader Jayant Patil for the merger. However, NCP leaders, including Tatkare and national president Praful Patel, had refuted these claims.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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