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Topic: farm laws

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on Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait threatening to march to Parliament with 40 lakh tractors if laws are not repealed.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.

Centre still willing to talk to protesting farmers on farm laws, says Narendra Singh Tomar

Addressing a press conference in Assam, the Union Agriculture Minister said PM Narendra Modi has said in parliament that the govt is willing to discuss the 3 acts clause-by-clause.

‘Rail roko’ proof that agitation not limited to Punjab and Haryana, protesting farmers say

Besides multiple railway stations across Punjab and Haryana, the protest was also staged at different places in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka, among others.

Everyone agrees farm reforms are needed. Here’s how Modi govt can break political deadlock

Disparaging the ongoing debate and fuelling divisions within the farming community will only undercut the roots of much-needed reforms in agriculture.

On Camera

Big win for Delhi factories as MCD scraps an extra layer of red tape for ease of doing business

Until now, units operating even in recognised industrial areas needed a separate factory licence. The move is expected to especially give a boost to small and medium enterprises.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.