Farmers to go ahead with 'Delhi Chalo' march Tuesday: Farm leader after meet with Union ministers
A team of Union ministers on Monday evening held talks here with farmer leaders in a bid to dissuade them from their 'Delhi Chalo' march, but the meeting remained inconclusive with a farmer leader asserting that they will go ahead with the protest.
In the meeting, the Centre is learnt to have agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers registered during the 2020-21 agitation, sources said. However, sources said, farmer leaders were adamant on a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops, which is one of their key demands.
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Jharkhand CM Champai Soren after the Cabinet meeting in Ranchi
"All the schemes that have been formulated by the alliance government for the farmers in rural areas are being implemented on the ground," he said.
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ED issues fresh summons to Farooq Abdullah for questioning in J&K Cricket Association money laundering case
ED issues fresh summons to NC chief Farooq Abdullah for questioning in Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association money laundering case, according to officials.
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Pradhan distributes 384 appointment letters at Rozgar Mela in Bhubaneswar
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday distributed appointment letters to 384 youths of Odisha as part of the Rozgar Mela launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Pradhan congratulated the newly inducted recruits who have achieved success after hard work.
Rozgar Mela, which was launched under the inspiration and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, provides an opportunity to empower youths to directly participate in the development of the nation, he said, adding, that the hard work of the recruited youths will take the country forward.
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Sonia Gandhi to move to Rajya Sabha, Priyanka to contest from Rae Bareli: Sources
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Retail inflation eases to 5.10% in January from 5.69% in December: Govt data
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Delhi court grants Manish Sisodia interim bail for three days
Former deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has been granted interim bail for three days from February 13-15 for attending his niece's wedding.
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Modified tractors to lead farmers' protest march, intelligence agencies alert police
Tractors modified to remove barricades and boulders will lead farmers planned to march to Delhi on February 13.
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News update: Delhi court grants AAP's Manish Sisodia interim bail for 3 days
Ex-Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia has been granted interim bail for three days from February 13-15 for attending his niece's wedding.
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Voters will teach a lesson to those who deserted party: Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan
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News update: Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's ED remand extended by three days
Earlier today, the Jharkhand High Court today had adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by Soren against the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till February 27.
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These are the same people who would call AIMIM B-team, says AIMIM leader on Ashok Chavan's exit from Congress
"There are reports that he is joining the BJP. This has become a pattern now. These are the same people who would call AIMIM the B-team. Now who is the real B-team? They asked for votes in the name of secularism and see where they are headed with all the votes," says AIMIM leader Waris Pathan.
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RBI's priority is that the customers should not face any inconvenience: Governor Das
"We will release an FAQ this week. I request you all to wait till the FAQ. The decisions taken by the Reserve Bank are taken after due thought process: be it a bank, payment bank or cooperative bank. If we are taking action against somebody, not specifically talking about Paytm, but in general, we interact for months and years. There is hardly any room for review. The word review being used is not appropriate. Our priority is that the customers should not face any inconvenience so we have given one month's time. The action was taken on January 31. Time of one month (till 29 Feb) is given because customer interest is uppermost," says RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das.
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More than 12,300 Palestinian minors have been killed in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza: Health officials
More than 12,300 Palestinian minors have been killed in Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza, health officials say, news agency AP reported today.
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Covid-19 update: India registers 74 new Covid-19 infections, active cases stand at 871
According to Union Health Ministry data released on Monday, India registered a single-day rise of 74 new Covid-19 infections and the number of active cases of the disease in the country stands at 871.
A team of Union ministers on Monday evening held talks here with farmer leaders in a bid to dissuade them from their 'Delhi Chalo' march, but the meeting remained inconclusive with a farmer leader asserting that they will go ahead with the protest.
In the meeting, the Centre is learnt to have agreed to withdraw the cases against the farmers registered during the 2020-21 agitation, sources said. However, sources said, farmer leaders were adamant on a legal guarantee to minimum support price for crops, which is one of their key demands.
ED issues fresh summons to NC chief Farooq Abdullah for questioning in Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association money laundering case, according to officials.
Sonia Gandhi likely to move to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, Priyanka expected to contest in her place from Rae Bareli, reports NDTV.
Former deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia has been granted interim bail for three days from February 13-15 for attending his niece's wedding.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said today that the central bank is supportive of fintech sector as well as committed to protect customers' interests and ensure financial stability.
Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora said today that Section 144 has been imposed in the entire Delhi in view of the farmers' call for March to Delhi on 13th February.
Eight former Indian naval personnel, who were sentenced to death in Qatar, were released by Qatari authorities on Monday. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that India welcomed the decision. After diplomatic intervention by New Delhi, the capital punishment was commuted to an extended prison term. "The Government of India welcomes the release of eight Indian nationals working for the Dahra Global company who were detained in Qatar," the MEA said. "Seven out of the eight of them have returned to India. We appreciate the decision by the Amir of the State of Qatar to enable the release and home-coming of these nationals," the ministry added.
Ahead of the crucial trust vote in Bihar, the ruling Janata Dal (United) shifted its legislators to a hotel near the legislature. The JDU faces its first big test on the floor of the Assembly after its return to the BJP-led NDA. JD(U) legislators were seen making their way to the Chanakya Hotel in Patna, news agency ANI reported. Earlier this month, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dumped the Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance) in Bihar and to form a new government with the support of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). He had resigned as chief minister on January 28, his second volte face in less than 18 months.
Police officials imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code in North-East Delhi and at the borders with neighbouring Uttar Pradesh Ahead of the farmers' march to the national capital on February 13. Police also announced the imposition of Section 144 in Shahadara and Gandhi Nagar areas of Delhi. This comes ahead of the 'Delhi Chalo' march organised by approximately 200 farmers' unions to press for their demands, including a separate law to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farm produce.
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