Highlights: 4th round of talks between ministers, farmer leaders concludes

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10:27 AM

Meghalaya's concerns over CAA addressed, ILP should be extended: Conrad Sangma

Concerns of Meghalaya over the Citizenship Amendment Act have been addressed as most areas of the state come under Schedule 6, which is exempted from the citizenship law, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said, even as he added that the Inner Line Permit should be extended to the state.

In an interview to PTI, Sangma, who also heads the National People's Party (NPP), expressed concern over 'spillover effect' in the state if the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is implemented, and stressed on the requirement for Inner Line Permit (ILP), which will restrict the entry of outsiders.

Asked about the CAA, which has faced opposition in the state that shares more than 400-km-long border with Bangladesh, Sangma said their concerns have been addressed as it excludes Schedule 6 areas.

10:26 AM

UPA govt took several steps to protect farmers' interest: Congress leader Kumari Selja

The Congress-led UPA dispensation at the Centre took several steps to protect the interest of farmers, including implementing 175 recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission, senior party leader Kumari Selja said on Sunday. She also lashed out at the BJP-led Centre, alleging that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government did not waive a single rupee of farmers' loans in 10 years. The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) had waived loans worth Rs 72,000 crore, Selja said in a statement. The statement comes hours before three Union ministers and farm leaders are scheduled to meet in Chandigarh to discuss their demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops and farm debt waiver.

10:12 AM

We have to connect with everyone, including those who have still not connected with BJP, says PM Modi

We have to connect with everyone, including those who for some reason have still not connected with BJP, says PM Modi

9:58 AM

PM Modi speech Live: We rid country of mega scams, terror attacks, says PM Modi at BJP National Convention

We rid country of mega scams, terror attacks; made efforts to improve living standards of poor, middle class, says PM Modi at BJP meet

9:56 AM

BJP convention meeting live: Dreams of crores of women, poor, youth are Modi's dream, says PM Modi

Dreams of crores of women, poor, youth are Modi's dream, said PM Modi at BJP convention.

9:54 AM

BJP National Convention 2024 LIVE: Country has to take big leap to develop in next 5 years, says PM Modi

Country has to take big leap to develop in next 5 years, BJP's return to power strongly first condition for achieving all goals: PM Modi

9:53 AM

BJP members have to work with new energy, enthusiasm, belief for next 100 days for Lok Sabha campaign: PM Modi

BJP members have to work with new energy, enthusiasm, belief for next 100 days for Lok Sabha campaign, PM Modi said.

9:52 AM

We have to reach out to every section of society during campaign; we have to earn trust of everyone: PM Modi

We have to reach out to every section of society during campaign; we have to earn trust of everyone, says PM Modi at BJP National Convention 2024

9:32 AM

Not asking for third term to enjoy power: PM Modi

8:58 AM

Badminton Asia Team Championships: Indian women beat Thailand 3-2 in final, clinch historic gold

Anmol Kharb has again made a star victory, winning the decisive fifth rubber to lead Indian women to a historic Badminton Asia Team Championships title with a tight 3-2 victory over a depleted Thailand. The young sprightly group of Indian women's team, led by seasoned PV Sindhu, defied all expectations to come up trumps against two-time bronze medallists Thailand. The win provides a big boost to the team ahead of the Uber Cup, which is set to be held in Chengdu, China from April 28 to May 5.

8:22 AM

BJP resolution: Ram temple construction heralds establishment of 'Ram Rajya' for next 1,000 years

The BJP's national convention today passed a resolution on the Ram temple in Ayodhya, asserting that its construction heralds the establishment of "Ram Rajya" in India for the next 1,000 years. "The construction of a grand and divine temple of Lord Shri Ram at his birthplace in the ancient holy city of Ayodhya is a historic and glorious achievement for the country," the resolution stated.

8:05 AM

Govt should find solution to our demands before election code of conduct comes into force: Dallewal

The government should not dilly-dally and accept the demands of farmers before the model code of conduct comes into force, farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal said ahead of a meeting scheduled with a panel of Union ministers today. The Lok Sabha elections will be announced next month. Three Union ministers and farmer leaders are set to meet at 6 pm to discuss their demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP for crops and farm debt waiver.

7:32 AM

Chhattisgarh to observe half-day state mourning on demise of Jain muni Acharya Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj

Chhattisgarh government has declared a half-day state mourning today on the demise of Acharya Shri 108 Vidyasagar Ji Maharaj

7:29 AM

CM Champai Soren gives go-ahead for caste-based survey in Jharkhand

In a statement posted on X, the CM indicated the significance of the survey, saying, "Jiski Jitni Sankhya Bhari, Uski Utni Hissedari (Bigger the population, bigger the share). Jharkhand is ready." 

6:24 AM

PM Modi called for liberating the country from the symbols of slavery: Amit Shah

Speaking at the national convention of Bharatiya Janata Party in New Delhi, Home Minister Amit Shah recounted the accomplishments of his government and said that the work of overall development, development of every sector and development of every individual has been done only in the 10 years of PM Narendra Modi. Shah also stated 'I want to tell the people of the country that in Modi 3, this country will free itself from terrorism, extremism and Naxalism and move towards becoming a peaceful and prosperous India.'