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Peaceful 'satyagraha' of farmers in national interest, says Rahul Gandhi

Ahead of the nationwide 'chakka jam' called by the farmer unions protesting the Centre's new agri laws, Congress leader Gandhi said the peaceful 'satyagraha' of the 'annadatas' is in national interest

'Chakka jam': Entry, exit gates at multiple metro stations closed in Delhi

Entry and exit facilities at several prominent Delhi metro stations were on Saturday temporarily closed in view of the 'chakka jam' protests by farmer unions agitating against the new agri laws

Govt's responsibility to ensure peace during 'Chakka Jaam': Farmer leader

Kisan Andolan Committee leader Jagtar Singh Bajwa on Saturday said the 'Chakka Jaam' will be peaceful, and it is government's responsibility to ensure that no anti-social elements create violence.

Drone cameras deployed at Tikri to monitor situation amid 'chakka jam'

Drone cameras were deployed at Tikri border on Saturday to monitor the law and order situation in the wake of 'chakka jam' call by the farmer unions who were protesting

Punjab Contract Farming Act has provision to jail farmers, says Tomar

Punjab's Contract Farming Act has a provision to send farmers to jail and fine of up to Rs 5 lakh whereas in Government of India's Act a farmer can exit a contract anytime, said Agri Minister Tomar

Security tightened in Delhi in wake of 'chakka jam' call by farmer unions

Security across the national capital has been tightened with deployment of extra forces, putting up multi-layered barricades and barbed wires on the roads ahead of the 'chakka jam' by farmer unions

India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor

The budget -- among India's most highly anticipated and closely watched events -- didn't have major proposals to address the job losses, hunger, and rising pressures on the farming and rural sectors

Budget 2021: Rahul Gandhi demands support to MSMEs, farmers, workers

Ahead of the presentation of the Union budget, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it should provide support to small and medium enterprises, farmers and workers, and generate employment

Took political support for farmers only after democracy was mocked: Tikait

The Sanyukta Kisan Morcha had not allowed political parties in the movement against new central farm laws but took political support "only after democracy was mocked", BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said

Notice sent to 220 tractor owners, opposition says move to threaten farmers

Around 200 tractor owners have been issued notices by the Uttar Pradesh police, prompting senior SP leader Ram Govind Chaudhary to allege that the move was meant to threaten the farmers

PM Narendra Modi's govt should not back down on the three farm laws

What's at risk isn't just a couple of laws, but India's commitment to the transition to a more environmentally sustainable and equitable growth model

Stormy Parliament session if farmer's demands not met: Cong chief whip

The upcoming Parliament session will be "stormy" if farmers' demand of repealing of the new agri laws is not accepted by the government, Congress' Lok Sabha chief whip Kodikunnil Suresh said

Over 300 Pak Twitter handles set to disturb farmers tractor rally: Police

Two days before the Republic Day celebration, Delhi police on Sunday made a revelation that over 300 Twitter handles were created from Pakistan from January 13 to 18 to disturb farmers' tractor rally

Thousands of farmers to reach Mumbai for Jan 25 rally against new agri laws

Thousands of farmers have left from various parts of Maharashtra to participate in a rally at the Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Monday against the Centre's three new farm laws

Farmers' R-Day tractor parade: Tableaux to depict protest against agri laws

The tractor parade by agitating farmers will feature a number of tableaux from across states depicting village life, the protest against the Centre's contentious farm laws, and hailing their courage

Protesting farmers assure peaceful Kisan Gantantra Parade on Jan 26

Protesting farmers at Tikri border on Sunday assured that they will hold peaceful tractor rallies on January 26 to mark 'Kisan Gantantra Parade'

Pay farmers before delivery of crops to avoid rows under new Acts: Paper

The paper also called for better oversight and regulation for trading on an electronic platform as facilitated by the Acts

NIA filing cases against those supporting farmers' protest, farmers allege

Farmers unions protesting at the borders of Delhi alleged that the National Investigation Agency has started to register cases against people who have lent their support to the agitation

K'taka Cong leaders to march towards Raj Bhavan on Jan 20 over farm laws

Congress leader and former deputy chief minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday announced his party will hold a protest march towards Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru on January 20 in support of farmers

Farmers seeks police commissioner's nod to protest at Ramlila Maidan

A farmers' union has written to the Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava seeking permission to hold the farmers' agitation at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital