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Topic: farm laws

Complete rollback of farm laws is non-negotiable, says Arvind Kejriwal at AAP protest

While addressing his party workers from Punjab at the Jantar Mantar agitation, the Delhi chief minister said AAP has a very clear stance on the farm laws.

SC issues notice to Modi govt on new farm laws, petitions call them ‘unconstitutional’

The court was virtually hearing two petitions filed by Chhattisgarh Kisan Congress’ Rakesh Vaishnav and DMK MP Tiruchi Siva. Next hearing is in 4 weeks.

SAD chief requests PM Modi to meet farmers’ bodies to discuss issue of the farm laws

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said not only farmers but farm labour, arhatiya (commission agents), mandi labour among others will be hit by the new legislations.

Not all farmers are against Modi’s new farm laws, this group in Maharashtra is celebrating

Farmers associated with Shetkari Sanghatana, founded by economist Sharad Joshi in 1978, believe the laws are a step closer to their demand — freedom of access to markets.

Punjab’s protesting farmers reject Centre’s offer to meet, say withdraw farm acts first

Farmer bodies say they’ll further intensify stir after rejecting Agriculture Secretary Sanjay Agarwal’s invite for a meeting at Delhi’s Krishi Bhawan.

Haryana Police use water cannons to disperse farmers protesting against farm laws in Sirsa

Similar protests against the farm legislations have been witnessed in various parts of the country including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Odisha.

‘Entire country being pushed, no big deal if I got pushed too by UP Police’ — Rahul Gandhi

At a press conference in Patiala, Rahul Gandhi questioned the media’s ‘silence’ on China, and spoke about his showdown with UP Police.

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi is trying to ‘finish farmers with laws meant to snatch freedom’

Rahul Gandhi also brought up the issue of China and claimed that it had 'dared to enter India and kill our soldiers' as Modi has 'weakened' the country.

After a year of silence, Navjot Singh Sidhu back in limelight with attack on farm Acts

Since his resignation from the Punjab cabinet last June over differences with CM Amarinder Singh, Amritsar East MLA Navjot Singh Sidhu had been keeping a low profile.

Punjab farmers will now protest against new farm laws at Reliance outlets, Adani silos

Protests like rail roko will be intensified, while a committee has been formed to coordinate with singers & actors supporting the farmers’ agitation.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.