Ahead of talks with the government, Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) leaders have said that even though several farmer outfits have extended their support to the “Delhi march”, all decisions regarding the protest will be decided by the original group who is leading the agitation. “We thank all the organisations who have supported our call to … Read more
West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights (WBCPCR) Chairperson Tulika Das arrives in Khulna, Sandeshkhali to meet the woman whose child was snatched and thrown away by unknown persons, in North 24 Parganas on February 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: ANI 10 dead in blast at fireworks unit in Tamil Nadu’s Sattur Ten workers … Read more
After nearly 5-hours of talks on Thursday night between Union ministers and farmer leaders, both agreed to meet again on February 18 to hammer out some solutions to the demands raised, and farmers have assured that they will not try to proceed to Delhi till the next round of discussions. Farmers have been demanding the … Read more
A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra pronounce the judgement on the petitions challenging the Electoral Bonds Scheme, in New Delhi. | Photo Credit: ANI Supreme Court declares electoral bonds scheme unconstitutional In a landmark unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court … Read more
Clashes with Haryana Police led to injuries on both sides. New Delhi: As the ‘Delhi Chalo‘ protest by farmers entered its second day, an unconventional strategy emerged on the ground as protesting farmers flew kites to counter drones employed by the government to drop tear gas canisters on them. The farmers, primarily from Punjab, have … Read more
Police are locked in a face-off with the marching cops on the Punjab-Haryana border. Reuters New Delhi: As the farmers’ mega march to Delhi entered its second day, both the Centre and farmer leaders stuck to their guns, with a breakthrough nowhere on the horizon. While Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda asked the farmers to … Read more
Union Minister Arjun Munda has urged the farmers to have faith in the government. New Delhi: With thousands of farmers marching towards Delhi, the government on Tuesday said a solution to the deadlock can be achieved only through dialogue. We are ready to negotiate with but some unruly elements are trying to hijack their march, … Read more
Tyre deflators have been deployed at the borders to stop the farmers’ march New Delhi: As thousands of farmers march towards Delhi for a mega protest, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has rejected the Centre’s proposal to turn a stadium into a temporary jail to confine them. The Arvind Kejriwal government has said the … Read more
As announced in November last year, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political), stuck to its call for a march to Delhi on Tuesday demanding implementation of the Swaminathan Commission’s recommendation of fixing the minimum support prices (MSPs) at 50 per cent over and above C2 costs of production. Besides, the farmer leaders have demanded a law … Read more
The majority mark stands at 122.. Patna: The NDA government in Bihar, formed as a result of JD(U) president Nitish Kumar’s latest volte face, will today seek trust vote in the assembly where the numbers are stacked in its favour, but the opposition snaps at its heels. The inaugural day of the budget session will … Read more