The Punjab govt tells Supreme Court that Dallewal would accept medical aid if Centre holds talks with farmers. It is under pressure to intervene & 'save' Dallewal’s life.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal is on a fast-unto-death since 26 Nov to pressure the Centre to accept demands, including a legal guarantee of a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
The action came after a ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu protest site, reached the barricades put up by Haryana security personnel.
Clips of Rakesh Tikait have gone viral on social media. They show a man attacking him with a wired microphone, throwing ink on his face, and Tikait is seen in tears.
Even as they deploy ministers, MLAs to control situation, Centre, states deny shortage. Experts blame lack of planning, slow increase in fertiliser subsidies for crisis in sowing season.
Farmers should be treated as businessmen deserving of fair compensation for their produce, instead of being subjected to inadequate payments under welfare programmes like PM-KISAN.
Haryana govt's decision to recommend the names of these officers had sparked controversy. Last month, Punjab assembly Speaker had written to Modi objecting to the decision.
Anti-incumbency sentiments grow as AAP grapples with dissatisfaction & criticism over issues ranging from casteist remarks to farmer protests over compensation & unmet promises.
In 8,000 page chargesheet, police have accused NewsClick & founder Prabir Purkayastha of ‘terror financing’, largely based on statements by protected witnesses. Both charged under UAPA.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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