Farmer Protest
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Bharat Bandh: Lukewarm response in Lucknow, markets mostly open
News | Dec 08, 2020, 03:20 PM ISTThe Bharat Bandh called by farmer unions and supported by the Congress failed to have much impact till noon in Lucknow even as protesters tried to block highways at some places by placing burning tyres on roads.
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Bharat Bandh: Trains stopped in UP, Bengal; no major impact on normal life in Delhi
News | Dec 08, 2020, 10:20 AM ISTIn a relared development, the Centre has issued an advisory directing all the states and Union Territories to tighten security. The railways too asked its personnel to step up vigil saying protesters may organise rail blockades.
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath attacks oppn parties for 'politicising' farm bills
India | Dec 07, 2020, 04:56 PM ISTUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday lashed out at opposition parties for "politicising" farm bills.
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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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Delhi borders closed: Traffic woes continue as Tikri, Sindhu borders closed
News | Dec 07, 2020, 12:20 PM ISTThough the sit-in, part of farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ protest, has been peaceful, it has affected traffic movement in both these areas. Long queues of vehicles choked the roads as the Delhi Police kept the Singhu and Tikri borders closed.
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Congress supports farmers' call for 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8
India | Dec 06, 2020, 02:29 PM ISTWith protesting farmer unions calling for a 'Bharat Bandh' on December 8 even as several rounds of their talks with the Centre remain inconclusive, the opposition Congress on Sunday said that the party supported the proposed nationwide shutdown to protest against the three central farm laws.
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No breakthrough on farm laws after 5 rounds of Centre-farmers talks, next meeting on Dec 9
India | Dec 05, 2020, 10:10 PM ISTTalks between the government and protesting farmers remained inconclusive on Saturday even after five rounds of discussions as union leaders stuck to their demand for the repeal of the new farm laws and went on a 'maun vrat' seeking a clear 'yes or no' reply, forcing the Centre to call for another meeting on December 9 to resolve the deadlock.
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Farmers in no mood to relent. What's the solution now?
India | Dec 05, 2020, 05:15 PM ISTFarmers are in no mood to compromise even as the government has softened its stance on some demands to include in the new farm laws.
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Govt should find a solution to farmers' protest soon: Dharmendra
Celebrities | Dec 04, 2020, 06:50 PM ISTDharmendra urged the central government to find a solution to farmers' protests over the farm laws, a day after he deleted a similar post on Twitter.
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Is Opposition trying to politicise farmers' protest?
News | Dec 03, 2020, 11:38 PM ISTIs the Opposition trying to politicise farmers' protest? Watch special show.
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How farmers benefitted from the new farm laws
News | Dec 03, 2020, 09:03 PM ISTHere is how farmers benefitted from the new farm laws. Take a look.
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Farmer-Centre second round of talks Underway at Vigyan Bhawan
News | Dec 03, 2020, 03:23 PM ISTDelhi Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana are protesting against the new farm laws. Farmers have said that they will continue their agitation till the three farm laws are repealed.
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Tomar, Goyal hold talks with farmer leaders amid protest; heavy traffic jam on Delhi borders
News | Dec 03, 2020, 03:07 PM ISTDelhi Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana are protesting against the new farm laws. Farmers have said that they will continue their agitation till the three farm laws are repealed.
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Farm Laws: Tomar meets Amit Shah, farmers reach Vigyan Bhawan for talks
News | Dec 03, 2020, 12:25 PM ISTDelhi Farmers Protest: Thousands of farmers from Punjab and Haryana are protesting against the new farm laws. Farmers have said that they will continue their agitation till the three farm laws are repealed.
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Farm Laws: Farmers make 6 big demands ahead of talks with Centre
News | Dec 03, 2020, 11:31 AM ISTHeavy security deployment continues at Singhu border with Haryana. A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.
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Delhi Farmers Protest: Amarinder Singh-Amit Shah meeting deferred
News | Dec 03, 2020, 11:18 AM ISTThe meeting between Punjab CM Amarinder Singh and Union Home minister Amit Shah has been deferred. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh's meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi has been deferred, sources told India TV.
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Farmers leave from Singhu border to hold talks with Centre, Capt Amarinder to meet Amit Shah
News | Dec 03, 2020, 11:03 AM ISTPunjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will meet Home Minister Amit Shah at his residence in Delhi on Thursday, ahead of the second round of talks between the Centre and farmer leaders.
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Second round of negotiations between Centre and farmers today
News | Dec 03, 2020, 10:54 AM ISTToday is the 8th day of farmers' protest. Protestors said they are in for the long haul and will continue their agitation till the three farm laws are repealed. Farmers also demanding from the Centre to make the MSP a mandatory clause.
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Farmer leaders demand repeal of farm laws, set December 3 ultimatum
News | Dec 02, 2020, 07:18 PM IST"We call for burning of effigies throughout the country to protest against Modi government and corporate houses on December 5," Darshan Pal, President of the Krantikari Kisan Union said. He appealed the government to call a special parliament session to strike down the farm laws.
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Amrik Sukhdev dhaba serves free food to protesting farmers, leaves Twitter impressed
Trending | Dec 01, 2020, 05:38 PM ISTAmrik Sukhdev dhaba has earned accolades for coming to the support of the farmers by offering free food. The video of the dhaba located on the Ambala-Delhi national highway by shared by Youth Wing of the Indian National Congress on the microblogging website. The gesture was praised not just by common people but also many celebrities.