Farmer Protests
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Farmers' protest: Traffic disruption ahead of board exams, students advised to leave early
Delhi | Feb 15, 2024, 08:54 AM ISTThe Delhi Police ensured tight security arrangements this time, recalling logistics from the 2020 protests to manage the situation effectively.
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Haryana: Agitated farmers demanding MSP for sunflower seeds slept overnight on highway I WATCH
India | Jun 13, 2023, 11:43 AM ISTBharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait said they held a meeting with the district administration twice on Monday night but the talks did not yield any outcome.
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When Union Minister Ashwini Choubey broke down during press conference | Here's why- WATCH
Bihar | Jan 16, 2023, 11:39 PM ISTDuring the press conference, Union Minister Ashwini Choubey received the message of his colleague's death that made him very emotional.
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Ghazipur border clash: BJP hatching conspiracy to flare up caste-based riots: Rakesh Tikait
India | Jul 01, 2021, 09:01 AM ISTAccording to a statement released by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), Rakesh Tikait said the BJP workers showed black flags to the farmers' leaders and used abusive language.
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Farmers 'reinforce' protest site to guard against rain, storm
India | Jun 13, 2021, 01:02 PM ISTThe farmers had to experience strong weather condition on the Ghazipur border.
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Govt tells Twitter to remove 1178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts
India | Feb 08, 2021, 09:33 AM ISTThe Center has asked Twitter to remove 1178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content around farmers' protests.
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Haryana farmer's body found hanging from tree near Tikri border protest site
India | Feb 07, 2021, 01:19 PM ISTA farmer from Jind in Haryana who was supporting the agitation against the Centre's farm laws allegedly hanged himself from a tree merely two kilometres from the Tikri border protest site on Sunday, police said.
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After Rihanna, Mia Khalifa, Susan Sarandon tweets in solidarity for Indian farmers
Celebrities | Feb 06, 2021, 11:46 PM ISTOscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon is the latest international celebrity to show support to Indian farmers, who are protesting against the new farm laws introduced by the government.
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Tamil Nadu govt announces Rs 12,110 crore farm loan waiver ahead of assembly polls
India | Feb 05, 2021, 01:22 PM ISTTamil Nadu government on Friday announced a Rs 12,110 crore farm loan waiver in the State assembly.
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Will honour PM's dignity, but also protect farmers' self-respect: Naresh Tikait
India | Jan 31, 2021, 01:41 PM ISTTikait said the government should “release our men and prepare an environment conducive for talks”.
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Tractor rally violence: Man arrested for snatching wireless set from Delhi police constable
India | Jan 29, 2021, 10:46 AM ISTA man, who was seen snatching a wireless set from a Delhi police constable during tractor rally violence on Republic Day, has been arrested.
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Opinion | Farmer leaders now stand completely discredited
India | Jan 28, 2021, 12:51 PM ISTSensing the nation's mood, farmer leaders have started apologizing to the people for vandalizing the historic Red Fort, attacking policemen with tractors and swords and for damaging public properties.
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Farmers protesting at Delhi borders remain resolute in seeking repeal of new agri laws
India | Dec 24, 2020, 11:19 AM ISTBraving harsh cold, thousands of agitating farmers at the Delhi borders on Thursday remained steadfast in their demands to repeal the Centre's three new agri laws.
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Hakiqat Kya Hai : Watch our Special report 'Operation Sindhu Border'
Hakikat Kya Hai | Dec 16, 2020, 10:28 PM ISTWatch our Special report on how farmers are getting misleaded on agriculture reforms through social media
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Farmers' protest hijacked by anti-national elements? Posters supporting Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam surface
News | Dec 11, 2020, 07:46 PM ISTSome of the opposition parties in an incident during farmers' protests on Thursday handed out posters and placards of UAPA-accused persons and Bhima Koregaon violence accused leaders to the protestors to hold while they sit at the Tikri border
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Posters demanding release of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam surface during farmers' stir in Delhi
News | Dec 11, 2020, 11:20 AM ISTLawyer and coordinator of the BKU N K Jeet said the release of these activists has been part of their demands from the very first day.
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Punjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk and others support Bharat Bandh
Celebrities | Dec 08, 2020, 02:21 PM ISTPunjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Ammy Virk, Gurdas Maan and others have extended their support to Bharat Bandh call given by farmers organisations. Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana have gathered at various border points of Delhi since November 26 as part of their protest against the Centre''s farm laws.
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BJP govt at Centre should withdraw farm laws or steps down, says Mamata Banerjee
India | Dec 07, 2020, 04:07 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday contended that the BJP government at the Centre should immediately withdraw the "anti-people" farm laws or step down.
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Repealing agri laws will show govt's large-heartedness: Sena
India | Dec 07, 2020, 02:37 PM ISTWith farmers' protest against the Centre's farm laws continuing near Delhi, the Shiv Sena on Monday said if the Union government repeals the agri-marketing laws, it will show its "large-heartedness".
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Mamata Banerjee threatens country-wide stir if new farm laws not withdrawn
India | Dec 03, 2020, 05:09 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday threatened to launch a country-wide agitation if the "anti-farmer" new farm laws were not withdrawn.