Topic: farm laws
‘Silence’ of govt indicates it is planning steps against farmers’ agitation, says Tikait
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait stressed that the Centre will have to come forward with a proposal for talks to resume with farmers who 'will not step back till a solution is found'.
Nehru went to cabinet on Kashmir, but Modi’s decision-making is different
For a leader, the ability to take decisions speedily is a virtue but equally important is to weigh in the possible consequences.
Red Fort violence planned by BJP, farmers not anti-national, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Drawing parallels between the BJP and Britishers, Kejriwal at a public rally in Meerut said that even the former coloniser did not oppress our farmers to this extent.
Disha Ravi vs Safoora Zargar — why judge gave bail to one young activist but not the other
There is perceived contradiction in judgments issued by Delhi judge Dharmender Rana, however, legally, the two cases are on a different footing.
Govt ready to talk after farmers unions’ response on its offer, says Narendra Tomar
The Agriculture minister was replying to a query on Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait threatening to march to Parliament with 40 lakh tractors if laws are not repealed.
FCI’s conflicting roles are reason why it fails to benefit India’s poorest farmers
The FCI’s price support for farmers is one of the largest welfare programmes in India. But it is largely ineffective in reaching those who need it most.
Farmers at Ghazipur go back to 1907 ‘Pagdi Sambhal Jatta’ movement to keep the protest going
The ‘Pagdi Sambhal Jatta’ movement was spearheaded by Ajit Singh, the uncle of Bhagat Singh, to demand the withdrawal of three laws brought in by the British Indian government in 1907.
Don’t behave like kings, stay connected to grassroots, PM Modi tells senior BJP leaders
PM Narendra Modi has also asked BJP office-bearers not to be ‘arrogant’ and to listen to ordinary party workers who have made them leaders.
AAP to hold ‘Kisan Mahasammelan’ in Punjab’s Moga on 21 March in support of farmers’ protest
AAP MP Bhagwant Mann Monday said that farmers from across Punjab, as well as party convener and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, will be invited to participate in the 'Mahasammelan'.
BJP resolution thanks Modi govt for agri reforms, says laws have given freedom to farmers
BJP leader Raman Singh says we're concerned about farmers, they should tell us their concerns, we are willing to make changes. Blames Left & Congress for 'stretching' farm protests.
Year on, Trump’s Doha accord with Taliban grows into a headache for Biden — and for India
Should the Biden administration go ahead with Trump’s plan to withdraw troops and risk plunging Afghanistan into further chaos and bloodbath like the Obama administration did?
GST collections cross Rs 1 lakh crore-mark for fifth consecutive month in February
The finance ministry said that the revenues for the month of February 2021, which stood at Rs 1.13 lakh crore, were 7% higher than the GST revenues in the same month last year.
Defence
4, 9 or 14? Even China ‘isn’t sure’ how many PLA soldiers died in Galwan Valley
During talks with India, Chinese officials have — unofficially — given contradictory figures for their Galwan clash casualties. China has officially acknowledged 4 deaths.
Habeas Porcus — how our judiciary is murdering the principle of ‘bail, not jail’ routinely
Judiciary is responsible for ensuring our liberty, and habeas corpus is the usual route. But magistrates are acting as if the rule is ‘jail, and bail is above my pay grade’.