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Modi says defaming private enterprises won't fetch votes anymore in India

Strongly defends farm acts says investments in agriculture will create jobs; again invites protesting farmers for talks

Modi says defaming private enterprises won't fetch votes anymore in India
Updated On : 11 Feb 2021 | 12:13 AM IST

Congress misleading farmers for political gains, says Anurag Thakur

Union Minister of State Anurag Thakur said the party has been misleading the farmers for its political gains by claiming that the agricultural produce market committee mandis will be scrapped

Congress misleading farmers for political gains, says Anurag Thakur
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 9:35 AM IST

YouTube cracks down on music videos related to farmers' protests

Google-owned YouTube on Tuesday blocked a music video by famous Punjabi singer Kanwar Grewal titled 'Ailaan' that was related to the farmer protests and raked in over 60 lakh views

YouTube cracks down on music videos related to farmers' protests
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 9:21 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi set to launch Congress' 'Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan Abhiyan' in UP

All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and in-charge of Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is set to launch her party's 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Abhiyan' in UP's Saharanpur district

Priyanka Gandhi set to launch Congress' 'Jai Jawan-Jai Kisan Abhiyan' in UP
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 9:18 AM IST

Telangana CLP leader slams CM Chandrasekhar for failing to rescue farmers

CLP leader in the Telangana State Assembly Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Tuesday lashed out at the state government for its sheer "negligence and incapacity" to come to the rescue of farmers

Telangana CLP leader slams CM Chandrasekhar for failing to rescue farmers
Updated On : 10 Feb 2021 | 8:53 AM IST

Modi asks farmers to end protests, slams 'foreign destructive interference'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to protesters to end their agitation against the new farm laws even as he questioned opposition parties for their sudden 'U-turn' on the reforms

Modi asks farmers to end protests, slams 'foreign destructive interference'
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 2:57 PM IST

Peaceful 'satyagraha' of farmers in national interest, says Rahul Gandhi

Ahead of the nationwide 'chakka jam' called by the farmer unions protesting the Centre's new agri laws, Congress leader Gandhi said the peaceful 'satyagraha' of the 'annadatas' is in national interest

Peaceful 'satyagraha' of farmers in national interest, says Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 12:35 PM IST

'Chakka jam': Entry, exit gates at multiple metro stations closed in Delhi

Entry and exit facilities at several prominent Delhi metro stations were on Saturday temporarily closed in view of the 'chakka jam' protests by farmer unions agitating against the new agri laws

'Chakka jam': Entry, exit gates at multiple metro stations closed in Delhi
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 12:27 PM IST

Govt's responsibility to ensure peace during 'Chakka Jaam': Farmer leader

Kisan Andolan Committee leader Jagtar Singh Bajwa on Saturday said the 'Chakka Jaam' will be peaceful, and it is government's responsibility to ensure that no anti-social elements create violence.

Govt's responsibility to ensure peace during 'Chakka Jaam': Farmer leader
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 11:28 AM IST

Drone cameras deployed at Tikri to monitor situation amid 'chakka jam'

Drone cameras were deployed at Tikri border on Saturday to monitor the law and order situation in the wake of 'chakka jam' call by the farmer unions who were protesting

Drone cameras deployed at Tikri to monitor situation amid 'chakka jam'
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 11:26 AM IST

Punjab Contract Farming Act has provision to jail farmers, says Tomar

Punjab's Contract Farming Act has a provision to send farmers to jail and fine of up to Rs 5 lakh whereas in Government of India's Act a farmer can exit a contract anytime, said Agri Minister Tomar

Punjab Contract Farming Act has provision to jail farmers, says Tomar
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 9:51 AM IST

Security tightened in Delhi in wake of 'chakka jam' call by farmer unions

Security across the national capital has been tightened with deployment of extra forces, putting up multi-layered barricades and barbed wires on the roads ahead of the 'chakka jam' by farmer unions

Security tightened in Delhi in wake of 'chakka jam' call by farmer unions
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 8:36 AM IST

India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor

The budget -- among India's most highly anticipated and closely watched events -- didn't have major proposals to address the job losses, hunger, and rising pressures on the farming and rural sectors

India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 8:36 AM IST

Budget 2021: Rahul Gandhi demands support to MSMEs, farmers, workers

Ahead of the presentation of the Union budget, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it should provide support to small and medium enterprises, farmers and workers, and generate employment

Budget 2021: Rahul Gandhi demands support to MSMEs, farmers, workers
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 11:30 AM IST

Took political support for farmers only after democracy was mocked: Tikait

The Sanyukta Kisan Morcha had not allowed political parties in the movement against new central farm laws but took political support "only after democracy was mocked", BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said

Took political support for farmers only after democracy was mocked: Tikait
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 7:15 AM IST

Notice sent to 220 tractor owners, opposition says move to threaten farmers

Around 200 tractor owners have been issued notices by the Uttar Pradesh police, prompting senior SP leader Ram Govind Chaudhary to allege that the move was meant to threaten the farmers

Notice sent to 220 tractor owners, opposition says move to threaten farmers
Updated On : 01 Feb 2021 | 7:15 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi's govt should not back down on the three farm laws

What's at risk isn't just a couple of laws, but India's commitment to the transition to a more environmentally sustainable and equitable growth model

PM Narendra Modi's govt should not back down on the three farm laws
Updated On : 26 Jan 2021 | 8:22 AM IST

Stormy Parliament session if farmer's demands not met: Cong chief whip

The upcoming Parliament session will be "stormy" if farmers' demand of repealing of the new agri laws is not accepted by the government, Congress' Lok Sabha chief whip Kodikunnil Suresh said

Stormy Parliament session if farmer's demands not met: Cong chief whip
Updated On : 24 Jan 2021 | 9:12 PM IST

Over 300 Pak Twitter handles set to disturb farmers tractor rally: Police

Two days before the Republic Day celebration, Delhi police on Sunday made a revelation that over 300 Twitter handles were created from Pakistan from January 13 to 18 to disturb farmers' tractor rally

Over 300 Pak Twitter handles set to disturb farmers tractor rally: Police
Updated On : 24 Jan 2021 | 7:45 PM IST

Thousands of farmers to reach Mumbai for Jan 25 rally against new agri laws

Thousands of farmers have left from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in a rally at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Monday against the Centre's three new farm laws

Thousands of farmers to reach Mumbai for Jan 25 rally against new agri laws
Updated On : 24 Jan 2021 | 5:50 PM IST