Page 18 - Latest Updates on Farm Bills
Sharad Pawar to meet President Kovind on Dec 9 over farmers' protest
NCP chief Sharad Pawar is scheduled to meet President Ram Nath Kovind on December 9 over the ongoing farmers' protest against agrarian laws
 "Sharad Pawar to meet President Kovind on Dec 9 over farmers' protest")
Delhi traffic remains affected as protests over new farm laws enter day 11
As the ongoing farmers' agitation entered the 11th day, the traffic movement remained affected in the national capital region with multiple borders between Delhi and neighbouring states still closed
 "Delhi traffic remains affected as protests over new farm laws enter day 11")
AAP to support Dec 8 nationwide strike called by famers over new agri laws
The Aam Aadmi Party has extended its support to the Bharat Bandh' called by farmers' organisations on December 8 against the new agri laws, Delhi CM and the party's national convenor Kejriwal, said
 "AAP to support Dec 8 nationwide strike called by famers over new agri laws")
Will return Khel Ratna if farmers' demands not accepted: Vijender Singh
India's first Olympic medallist in boxing and Congress leader Vijender Singh threatened to return his Khel Ratna award if the demands of farmers against new agriculture laws are not accepted
 "Will return Khel Ratna if farmers' demands not accepted: Vijender Singh")
In pictures: Farmer protests enters Day 11, Bharat bandh on Dec 8
The Congress on Sunday expressed its "whole-hearted" support to the 'Bharat Bandh' called on December 8 by farmer unions
 "In pictures: Farmer protests enters Day 11, Bharat bandh on Dec 8")
Farm laws will not be rolled back, amendments can be made: MoS Agriculture
Minister of State for Agriculture Choudhary reiterated that farm laws are in favour of the farmers, and added they will not be repealed, but if necessary, the government will make some amendments
 "Farm laws will not be rolled back, amendments can be made: MoS Agriculture")
Cong backs farmers' 'Bharat Bandh' call, will hold demonstrations on Dec 8
Former party chief Rahul Gandhi, through tractor rallies, signature campaigns and Kisaan rallies, has been raising the party''s voice in support of the farmers
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Bank unions lend support to farmers' agitation against new farm laws
The All India Bank Employees'' Association (AIBEA) in a statement said the government should come forward and resolve their demands in the interest of the nation and farmers
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Centre-farmer talks fail to make headway for 5th time; next meet on Dec 9
Farmer unions to go ahead with their call for a Bharat Bandh on December 8
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LIVE: Govt seeks more time from farmers to present concrete proposal
Farmers' protest LIVE updates Day 10: The government and farmer leaders will hold another round of meeting on December 9
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Farmers continue to protest at Delhi borders amid heavy police deployment
With the protesting farmers sticking to their demand for the repeal of the Centre's new farm laws, thousands remained at the national capital's border points amid heavy police deployment
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Weakening mandis to rising inequality: Here's why new laws worry farmers
The ongoing agitation in Delhi by farmers and farmers' unions from across India, especially from Punjab and Haryana, seeks to pressure the Centre to withdraw the laws
Farmers' protest enters 8th day, affecting traffic on Delhi border areas
In the wake of the ongoing farmers' agitation in the national capital, Delhi Traffic Police appealed to citizens to take alternative routes as borders including Singhu remain closed
 "Farmers' protest enters 8th day, affecting traffic on Delhi border areas")
India's answer to angry farmers is not to reverse course but to go further
Policies designed for an India on the edge of starvation don't fit the India of today, which should be more worried about quality of its nutrition
 "India's answer to angry farmers is not to reverse course but to go further")
Bar Council of Delhi writes to PM Modi, urges repeal of new farm laws
Extending support to farmers' protest against new farm laws, the Bar Council of Delhi has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to repeal the new farm laws
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Time for non-farmers to join protests against new agri laws: P Sainath
It is time now that the "non-farmer" section of the society join peasants in their protest against the three farm laws, said agriculture expert-journalist P Sainath
 "Time for non-farmers to join protests against new agri laws: P Sainath")
No outside person allowed to interfere in India's issues: Farmer leader
No outside person is allowed to interfere in India's internal matters, one of the agitating farmer leaders said about Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau's support to protest against the farm laws
 "No outside person allowed to interfere in India's issues: Farmer leader")
Farmers' protests LIVE: Talks have made little progress, say unions
Farmers protest LIVE updates Day 8: Agitating farmers have urged the Union government to convene a special session of Parliament to repeal farm laws. Stay tuned for latest updates on farmers' protest
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Delegation of farmers to meet agriculture minister amid agri laws protests
A delegation of farmers will meet Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, said Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union while adding that all farmer organisations across the country should hit the streets now
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Farmers protest: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, calls it govt of 'lie and loot'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed the Union government over farmers protest against the new agriculture laws and termed the Centre a government of 'lie and loot'
 "Farmers protest: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, calls it govt of 'lie and loot'")
