History: January 26 (#1)

History: January 26 (#1)
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January 26, 2021 Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured.

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On January 26, in the year 2021: Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured. Delhi, officially the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, is a megacity and a union territory of India containing New Delhi, the capital of India.

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Why January 26, 2021 matters: Protesters and farmers storm the Re d Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 26, 2021 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolut ion has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Protesters and farmers storm the Red Fort near Delhi, clashing with police. One protester is killed and more than 80 police officers are injured. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delhi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)