NCP leader slams Modi govt over handling of farmers' agitation

Mumbai/UNI: Senior NCP leader and Minister for Minorities Nawab Malik on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led central government, saying it was trying to suppress the farmers' agitation in Delhi in 'authoritarian manner'.

Farmers' Protest: Police place barricades, concertina wires at Delhi borders, Opposition slams govt

New Delhi/IBNS: Intensifying the tussle between the farmers and the Narendra Modi government over new farm laws, the Delhi Police on Tuesday placed barricades, concertina wires at the protesting sites along the border of the national capital, drawing sharp criticisms from opposition leaders.

Farmers' 'peaceful' tractor rally turns violent in Delhi, police outnumbered

New Delhi/IBNS: The 'peaceful' tractor rally by the farmers, who are protesting against the new farm laws, turned violent leading to the vandalisation of public properties and causing injury to policemen on Tuesday, media reports said.

40-year-old protesting farmer dies by committing suicide at Delhi border

New Delhi/IBNS: A 40-year-old farmer from Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib, who have been protesting against the Centre's agriculture laws for nearly two months now along with thousands of others, died by suicide at Singhu on the Delhi-Haryana border on Saturday after consuming a poisonous substance.

Farmers warn of intensifying protests if demands not met in Jan 4 talks

New Delhi/IBNS: Protesting farmers have warned of intensifying their agitation at Delhi borders if their demands of repealing of the three contentious agricultural laws are not met in the next round of talks, scheduled to be held on Jan 4.

Arvind Kejriwal seeks people's advice over Delhi border reopening, opens shops in Unlock 1.0

New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought advices from people whether it would be a wise decision to reopen the borders of the national capital as India entered into the first phase of unlocking socio-economic activities.