Akali Dal faction seeks leadership change, wants Sukhbir Singh Badal out
Chandigarh/IBNS: A section within the Shiromani Akali Dal, which scored one of its lowest performances in the recently concluded general elections, called for introspection and a reboot, preferably with a new leader.
New Delhi: Kulvinder Kaur, the airport security official suspended and arrested after she allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, struck a defiant note Friday stating that she is ready to sacrifice thousands of jobs for her mother's respect.
'Final chance to ensure our democracy is protected': Manmohan Singh's emotional appeal to voters
New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the last phase of voting, ex-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has made an emotional appeal to Punjab voters who will exercise their rights on Saturday.
Centre always ready for talks with farmers: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister Anurag Thakur Thursday reiterated that the Centre is always ready for talks with protesting farmers.
Farmers suspend march to Delhi for 2 days after a protester dies during clash with police
New Delhi/IBNS: A farmer died at Haryana's Khanauri border, where protesting farmers clashed with the police on Wednesday evening following which the protesters suspended their march to Delhi for two days.
MHA asks Punjab Govt to maintain law and order amid farmer's protest
In the wake of farmers' protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has issued advisory to the Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order, sources said here on Wednesday.
Delhi Chalo: Farmers resume protest against Modi govt on MSP, tear gas used in Punjab-Haryana border
New Delhi/IBNS: Tear gas shells have been used to disperse the farmers from Punjab and Haryana who resumed their protests against the Narendra Modi government on Minimum Support Price (MSP) on Wednesday, media reports said.
Farmers begin 3-day sit-in protest at toll plazas on Jalandhar-Jammu National Highway
Hoshiarpur (Punjab)/IBNS: Agitating farmers, under the banner of various organisations, Tuesday began a three-day sit-in protest and compelled the authorities at two toll plazas on the Jalandhar-Jammu NH to allow vehicles to pass without paying the toll.
Farmers reject Centre's proposal, to resume Delhi march from Wednesday
New Delhi/IBNS: The borders around Delhi are likely to witness another round of showdown starting Wednesday as protesting farmers have rejected the Centre's proposal of a five-year contract to buy pulses, maize, and cotton at the old minimum support price.
Farmers temporarily stop protests after govt proposes 5-year MSP plan
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government's five-year plan on Minimum Support Plan (MSP) has prompted the farmers from the neighbouring states of Delhi to halt their protests temporarily, media reports said.
Talks with farmers positive, next round likely on Feb 18: Anurag Thakur
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Another round of discussions between farmers' unions and the central government is expected to take place on Sunday, 'following the positive talks' late last night, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Friday.
Rahul Gandhi promises legal guarantee for MSP, caste survey
Aurangabad/IBNS/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Thursday promised a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and caste survey which would help in changing the fates of farmers, backward and deprived of society.
New Delhi/IBNS: Protesting farmers called it a day after hours of clash with police as they marched to Delhi on Tuesday, declaring "ceasefire" and promising to "try again tomorrow".
PM Modi govt can’t curb farmers’ voice demanding justice: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: The Indian National Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi Government of trying to curb the voice of farmers who are demanding justice.
Farmers' protest 2.0: Police fire tear gas, several injured in Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border
New Delhi/IBNS: Police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd as thousands of farmers gathered at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border in the second leg of their protests against the central government, media reports said.