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Delhi CM Kejriwal likely to meet protesting farmers at Singhu Border

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to visit the Singhu border, where thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's new farm laws

Delhi CM Kejriwal likely to meet protesting farmers at Singhu Border
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 9:25 AM IST

Delhi taxi unions to join nationwide strike called by farmers on Dec 8

Commuters may face problems as some auto and taxi unions in Delhi have decided to join 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 called by farmer unions protesting against the recent farm laws

Delhi taxi unions to join nationwide strike called by farmers on Dec 8
Updated On : 07 Dec 2020 | 7:38 AM IST

Shiv Sena backs nationwide strike called by farmers over agri laws on Dec 8

Shiv Sena extended its support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called on December 8 by farmer unions which have been protesting on Delhi's borders demanding repeal of the Centre's new agri-marketing laws

Shiv Sena backs nationwide strike called by farmers over agri laws on Dec 8
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 8:44 PM IST

Benefits, drawbacks of the 3 farm laws at the heart of farmers' protests

With no sign of any agreement between the government and farmers even after the fifth round of talks, farmers are sticking to their major point - that the three "anti-farmer" laws passed be repealed

Benefits, drawbacks of the 3 farm laws at the heart of farmers' protests
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 7:12 PM IST

Sharad Pawar to meet President Kovind on Dec 9 over farmers' protest

NCP chief Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on December 9 over the ongoing farmers' protest against agrarian laws

Sharad Pawar to meet President Kovind on Dec 9 over farmers' protest
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 6:53 PM IST

In pictures: Farmer protests enters Day 11, Bharat bandh on Dec 8

The Congress on Sunday expressed its "whole-hearted" support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called on December 8 by farmer unions

In pictures: Farmer protests enters Day 11, Bharat bandh on Dec 8
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 4:46 PM IST

Will return Khel Ratna if farmers' demands not accepted: Vijender Singh

India's first Olympic medallist in boxing and Congress leader Vijender Singh threatened to return his Khel Ratna award if the demands of farmers against new agriculture laws are not accepted

Will return Khel Ratna if farmers' demands not accepted: Vijender Singh
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 4:41 PM IST

Delhi traffic remains affected as protests over new farm laws enter day 11

As the ongoing farmers' agitation entered the 11th day, the traffic movement remained affected in the national capital region with multiple borders between Delhi and neighbouring states still closed

Delhi traffic remains affected as protests over new farm laws enter day 11
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 4:33 PM IST

AAP to support Dec 8 nationwide strike called by famers over new agri laws

The Aam Aadmi Party has extended its support to the Bharat Bandh' called by farmers' organisations on December 8 against the new agri laws, Delhi CM and the party's national convenor Kejriwal, said

AAP to support Dec 8 nationwide strike called by famers over new agri laws
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 3:53 PM IST

Farm laws will not be rolled back, amendments can be made: MoS Agriculture

Minister of State for Agriculture Choudhary reiterated that farm laws are in favour of the farmers, and added they will not be repealed, but if necessary, the government will make some amendments

Farm laws will not be rolled back, amendments can be made: MoS Agriculture
Updated On : 06 Dec 2020 | 3:21 PM IST

Farmers continue to protest at Delhi borders amid heavy police deployment

With the protesting farmers sticking to their demand for the repeal of the Centre's new farm laws, thousands remained at the national capital's border points amid heavy police deployment

Farmers continue to protest at Delhi borders amid heavy police deployment
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 11:27 AM IST

Farmers' protest enters 8th day, affecting traffic on Delhi border areas

In the wake of the ongoing farmers' agitation in the national capital, Delhi Traffic Police appealed to citizens to take alternative routes as borders including Singhu remain closed

Farmers' protest enters 8th day, affecting traffic on Delhi border areas
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 10:31 AM IST

Time for non-farmers to join protests against new agri laws: P Sainath

It is time now that the "non-farmer" section of the society join peasants in their protest against the three farm laws, said agriculture expert-journalist P Sainath

Time for non-farmers to join protests against new agri laws: P Sainath
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 8:43 AM IST

Bar Council of Delhi writes to PM Modi, urges repeal of new farm laws

Extending support to farmers' protest against new farm laws, the Bar Council of Delhi has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to repeal the new farm laws

Bar Council of Delhi writes to PM Modi, urges repeal of new farm laws
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 8:43 AM IST

No outside person allowed to interfere in India's issues: Farmer leader

No outside person is allowed to interfere in India's internal matters, one of the agitating farmer leaders said about Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's support to protest against the farm laws

No outside person allowed to interfere in India's issues: Farmer leader
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 8:20 AM IST

Delegation of farmers to meet agriculture minister amid agri laws protests

A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, said Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union while adding that all farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now

Delegation of farmers to meet agriculture minister amid agri laws protests
Updated On : 03 Dec 2020 | 6:50 AM IST

Farmers protest: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, calls it govt of 'lie and loot'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Union government over farmers protest against the new agriculture laws and termed the Centre a government of 'lie and loot'

Farmers protest: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, calls it govt of 'lie and loot'
Updated On : 02 Dec 2020 | 1:14 PM IST

Protesting farmers sit-in at Noida-Delhi border, blocking key route

Farmers protesting against the new farm laws continued their sit-in at the Noida-Delhi border for the second day, leading to closure of a key route that connects UP with the national capital

Protesting farmers sit-in at Noida-Delhi border, blocking key route
Updated On : 02 Dec 2020 | 11:07 AM IST

Farmers' protest over Central govt's new agri laws enters seventh day

The farmers' protest against the three agricultural sector laws passed by the central government in the last monsoon session entered seventh day

Farmers' protest over Central govt's new agri laws enters seventh day
Updated On : 02 Dec 2020 | 11:05 AM IST

Farmers unions, ministers begin talks on agri laws as protests continue

Farmer unions decided to attend a meeting with the Centre as protesters continued their agitation at Delhi border points against the government's new farm laws

Farmers unions, ministers begin talks on agri laws as protests continue
Updated On : 01 Dec 2020 | 4:41 PM IST