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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicFarmers protests

Topic: farmers protests

Govt’s new agriculture laws will lead to immense inflation, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Delhi CM Kejriwal, who had joined AAP leaders in observing a day-long fast in support of the farmers, said the cultivators are doing a favour by protesting against these laws.

Mao’s ‘connection’ with Punjab farmers, and why India’s economy needs Santa Claus

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‘Hindutva leader’ threatens ‘another Jafrabad’ over farmer protest, cops say will verify video

Ragini Tiwari, who had made headlines with her threats before the Delhi riots, now wants to end the ongoing farmers’ protest in ‘Jafrabad’ style.

Govt talking to farmers to fix date of next meeting, says Agriculture Minister Tomar

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh is leading the negotiations with 40 farmer unions and has discussed the issue with Home Minister Amit Shah earlier today.

No question of govt taking retrograde steps against agricultural sector, says Rajnath Singh

Speaking at a FICCI event, Rajnath Singh said the farm reforms have been undertaken keeping in mind the best interests of farmers and govt is always open to discussion and dialogue.

Reader view: Government needs to communicate with citizens better over reforms

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Protesting farmer leaders start day-long hunger strike against farm laws

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said he would also observe a day-long fast Monday and appealed to the govt to shun ego and scrap the legislations.

Farmer protest ‘misdirected’, demands not linked to laws — Yogi on News18, Nirmala on Times Now

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Need continued talks, long-term solutions — what experts say on farmers protest

Farmers are seeking revocation of the farm laws, but the Modi govt is agreeing to only amendments. Experts say reforms not new, solution should be face-saving.

Farmer union vacates Chilla border after ‘successful’ meet with Rajnath, says protest not over

In a meeting Saturday with Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Narendra Tomar, the BKU (Bhanu) agreed to vacate part of Chilla border to reopen key Delhi-Noida road.

On Camera

Imtiaz Ali obsesses over vulgarity, misses Chamkila’s cultural resistance against purity

Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India and Japan hold 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control

The two sides also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in outer space security, conventional weapons, and export control

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.