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  'Delhi Chalo' protest: Police use tear gas, water cannons to disperse farmers at Haryana border

  Haryana | December 14, 2024 13:56 IST

  Farmers from Haryana mobilised for a march to Delhi, demanding Minimum Support Price (MSP) guarantees and other reforms. Internet services in Ambala have been suspended to prevent misinformation and maintain order. Security forces are on high alert as the protest intensifies.

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  Farmers, demanding MSP guarantee and loan waivers, to resume Delhi march on THIS day

  India | December 10, 2024 17:37 IST

  Despite the government's efforts to prevent the march, including restricting media coverage, the farmers remain determined to continue their agitation.

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  Farmers protest: Delhi Police starts removing barricades at Ghazipur border as agitators halt march

  Delhi | March 19, 2024 21:21 IST

  Earlier, the Delhi Police had removed cement barriers for the commuters at the Tikri and Singhu borders for the commuters on February 25.

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  Farmers protests: Punjab Police registers murder case in agitator's death

  India | February 29, 2024 7:02 IST

  The registration of the FIR brings to an end the stalemate between the farmers and the Punjab government and paves the way for post-mortem of the body.

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  Farmers' Protest Update: Police remove barricades for commuters at Singhu Border

  News | February 26, 2024 9:57 IST

  As the farmers halted their proposed march towards the the national capital, the Delhi police on Sunday arranged a pathway for the commuters by removing a portion of blocks and barricades at the Singhu border. As of now, the march has been paused temporarily till Feb 29.

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  'Govt will be responsible for...', says Farmers leader Pandher as protesters to resume march

  India | February 20, 2024 9:50 IST

  Protesting farmers said they would resume their 'Dilli Chalo' march to the national capital from the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border starting February 21.

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  Centre unveils 5-year plan in fourth round of talks with farmers: What is it? Explained

  Explainers | February 19, 2024 10:56 IST

  Farmers' protest: During the fourth round of talks between the government and farmer representatives, a proposal for a five-year commitment to procure pulses, maize, and cotton crops at minimum support prices (MSPs) was presented.

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  Farmers Protest: Union Ministers propose five-year plan at fourth round of talks

  India | February 19, 2024 7:32 IST

  The SKM will not accept anything less than the C-2 plus 50 per cent formula for MSP as recommended in the Swaminathan Commission report, Balbir Singh Rajewal said after the meeting which was also attended by farmer leaders Balkaran Singh Brar and Boota Singh, among others.

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  FACT CHECK: AI-generated tractor photo misrepresented in 'Delhi Chalo’ farmers' protest narrative

  Fact Check | February 15, 2024 14:55 IST

  The circulation of a photo allegedly depicting modified tractors falsely linked to the 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest is causing misinformation on social media. The misleading narrative suggests the tractors are intended to breach police barricades for the protest's entry into Delhi.

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  Protesting farmer unions remain adamant on their demands, meeting still underway in Chandigarh

  India | February 15, 2024 23:59 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been roped in to assist in finding a resolution to the issues of farmers, particularly from Punjab, who have given a call to march towards the national capital, which has been turned into a fortress with police and other security personnel blocking roads.

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  Why are farmers flying kites at Shambhu Border? Read here to know the reason

  India | February 14, 2024 14:54 IST

  Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) are enforced, restricting assemblies and rallies. The history of farmer protests, notably the 2020 sit-ins at Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders, underscores the ongoing tensions.

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  Farmers protest: Government to hold third round of talks with farmers' organisation today

  India | February 15, 2024 0:01 IST

  Farmers protest Day 2: The Haryana government extended the ban on mobile internet and bulk SMS services in 7 districts by two days till Feb 15 in view of the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. These districts are Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa.

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  Delhi: Section 144 imposed till March 12, large gatherings banned ahead of farmers' protest

  Delhi | February 12, 2024 12:32 IST

  Given the scale of the planned protest and the history of farmer protests in the region, security concerns are paramount. Authorities are keen to avoid any potential clashes or disruptions to public order, hence the proactive measures to restrict large gatherings.

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  Delhi: Security tightened in three border districts over farmers' protest

  Delhi | February 12, 2024 10:46 IST

  Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey emphasised the need for caution, citing the farmers' past behavior and their determined stance during previous protests.

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  'Delhi Chalo' call: 3 Union ministers to hold talks with protesting farmer leaders today

  India | February 12, 2024 9:51 IST

  The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had announced the 'Delhi Chalo' march by more than 200 farmers' unions on February 13 to press the Centre to accept their demands.

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  Delhi Chalo call: Three Union ministers to hold second-round talks with protesting farmers on Feb 12

  India | February 11, 2024 7:23 IST

  Several farmers' unions planned the 'Delhi Chalo' march to press for their demands, including a law to guarantee a minimum support price for crops.

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  Rakesh Tikait warns of pan-country tractor rally if Centre doesn't repeal farm laws till October

  News | February 03, 2021 12:00 IST

  Bhartiya Kisan Union Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said that if Centre doesn't revoke the farm laws the farmers will go on a pan-country tractor rally in which 40 lakh tractors will participate.

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  Rihanna tweets on farmers protests' in India, Kangana calls her 'fool'

  News | February 03, 2021 10:58 IST

  International pop star Rihanna extended her support to farmers protesting on the borders of India's capital against the three agriculture laws introduced by the Central government last year and asked why people were not talking about it.

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  BJP directly responsible for deaths of farmers during protest: Congress

  News | January 09, 2021 23:08 IST

  General Secretary of Indian National Congress Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed BJP-led Central government over farm bills.

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  Will sensitize people on how farm laws will be beneficial to farmers: RS Prasad

  News | December 13, 2020 18:54 IST

  Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on December 13 lambasted at Opposition parties over farm laws. He said that the Opposition parties themselves recognised the need for these reforms and the Centre and BJP will sensitize people on how