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Page 12 - Farmers Protests

Lok Sabha logjam ends after Rajnath Singh appeals to not break tradition

Lok Sabha resumed normal functioning Monday after a week-long disruption over the three central farm laws

Lok Sabha logjam ends after Rajnath Singh appeals to not break tradition
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 6:18 PM IST

Top headlines: PM blasts 'foreign interference', SA puts vaccine on hold

Business Standard brings you top news of the evening

Top headlines: PM blasts 'foreign interference', SA puts vaccine on hold
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 5:26 PM IST

Modi asks farmers to end protests, slams 'foreign destructive interference'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to protesters to end their agitation against the new farm laws even as he questioned opposition parties for their sudden 'U-turn' on the reforms

Modi asks farmers to end protests, slams 'foreign destructive interference'
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 2:57 PM IST

Govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 accounts for farmer stir misinformation

The government has ordered Twitter to block 1,178 accounts with alleged links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters

Govt asks Twitter to block 1,178 accounts for farmer stir misinformation
Updated On : 08 Feb 2021 | 2:15 PM IST

Farmers' protests: Little impact of 'chakka jam' seen in Bihar

The 'chakka jam' was backed by the opposition parties in Bihar

Farmers' protests: Little impact of 'chakka jam' seen in Bihar
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 7:41 PM IST

Farmer groups in Rajasthan block roads as part of 'chakka jam'

Farmers blocked roads at several places in Rajasthan on Saturday on the call given by the farmers' unions for a nationwide 'chakka jam'

Farmer groups in Rajasthan block roads as part of 'chakka jam'
Updated On : 06 Feb 2021 | 3:51 PM IST

Farmers' protest LIVE: Congress is doing 'khoon ki kheti', says Tomar

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday said the nationwide protest will be peaceful

Farmers' protest LIVE: Congress is doing 'khoon ki kheti', says Tomar
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 9:03 PM IST

Delhi Police says 2 dead, 1 committed suicide during farm protest: Tomar

To a query in Rajya Sabha whether the government would provide financial assistance from the Kisan Kalyan Fund to the families of the deceased farmers, he answered in the negative

Delhi Police says 2 dead, 1 committed suicide during farm protest: Tomar
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 8:08 PM IST

IND vs ENG: Discussed farmers' protest in team meeting, says Virat Kohli

Issue of farmers' protest was discussed in the team meeting, says India skipper Virat Kohli on the eve of India vs England 1st Test at Chepauk Stadium

IND vs ENG: Discussed farmers' protest in team meeting, says Virat Kohli
Updated On : 05 Feb 2021 | 7:31 AM IST

Govt insensitive; treatment given to farmers could lead to crisis: Pawar

Pawar, who was Union Agriculture Minister from 2004-2014, accused the government of not willing to solve the farmers'' protest issue

Govt insensitive; treatment given to farmers could lead to crisis: Pawar
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 11:57 PM IST

Centre should repeal farm laws, not brand farmers 'terrorists': Priyanka

andhi said soldiers on the country's borders are the sons of farmers

Centre should repeal farm laws, not brand farmers 'terrorists': Priyanka
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 9:20 PM IST
Top headlines: SBI Q3 profit slips 7%, US comments on farm laws, protests
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 5:33 PM IST

US statement on India's farm laws balances 'market efficiency', protests

The US recognised that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy

US statement on India's farm laws balances 'market efficiency', protests
Updated On : 04 Feb 2021 | 4:28 PM IST

India's reputation taken massive hit, PM must protect farmers: Rahul Gandhi

Training his guns at Prime Minister Modi, he claimed there is no leadership in the country at present

India's reputation taken massive hit, PM must protect farmers: Rahul Gandhi
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 9:35 PM IST

Farmers' protest LIVE: SC refuses to entertain pleas on R-Day violence

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: The central government has directed Twitter to comply with its order to remove contents/accounts related to farmer genocide hashtags

Farmers' protest LIVE: SC refuses to entertain pleas on R-Day violence
Updated On : 03 Feb 2021 | 9:06 PM IST

Rihanna supports farmers' protest, asks 'Why aren't we talking about this?"

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker lauded the "Diamond" hitmaker's remarks, while Kangana Ranaut criticised her statement

Rihanna supports farmers' protest, asks 'Why aren't we talking about this?"
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 11:18 PM IST

39 cases registered against farmers between Sept-Dec by Delhi Police: Govt

Delhi Police has registered 39 cases against farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws between September and December 2020 at Delhi borders

39 cases registered against farmers between Sept-Dec by Delhi Police: Govt
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 10:24 PM IST

LIVE: All-party meet by Punjab CM demands withdrawal of Centre's farm laws

Farmers' protest LIVE updates: Protest sites at Delhi's borders -- Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur have turned into fortresses as police beefed up security and strengthened barricades

LIVE: All-party meet by Punjab CM demands withdrawal of Centre's farm laws
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 9:01 PM IST

All-party meet in Punjab demands withdrawal of Centre's farm laws

The meeting also decided to send an an all-party delegation to Delhi to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raise the issue along with other matters relating to the farmers'' agitation

All-party meet in Punjab demands withdrawal of Centre's farm laws
Updated On : 02 Feb 2021 | 8:26 PM IST

Farm protests spread further in UP, thousands converge for 'mahapanchayat'

The 'sarv khap mahapanchayat' took place at the Tehsil ground here with farmers pouring in from nearby districts as well in tractor-trollies

Farm protests spread further in UP, thousands converge for 'mahapanchayat'
Updated On : 31 Jan 2021 | 6:08 PM IST