US acknowledged agricultural reform steps by India: MEA
New Delhi/IBNS: Hours after the US government called for "peaceful protests" which according to the country are the "hallmark of a thriving democracy" amid reactions by international pop star Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg on farmers' row, the Indian government on Thursday said it has "noted" the comments and cited the Capitol Hill riots on Jan 6.
India is being defamed using platform of farmers' protest: Devendra Fadnavis
Nagpur/UNI:: Disapproving of tweets by some prominent international celebrities and activists in support of the farmers' protests, former Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday claimed there was an international conspiracy to defame India using the platform of farmers’ protest.
New Delhi/IBNS: The popular Indian celebrities on Thursday faced heat on social media a day after they tweeted against any alleged foreign propaganda on the ongoing farmers' protest.
Farmers' Protest: Delhi Police file FIR against Greta Thunberg; climate activist undeterred
New Delhi/IBNS: Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg remained undeterred even after the Delhi Police on Thursday filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the 18-year old for her tweet on the ongoing farmers' protest in the borders of Delhi.
Opposition delegation visits Ghazipur, not allowed to meet protesting farmers: Harsimrat Kaur Badal
New Delhi/UNI: As many as15 MPs from ten opposition parties on Thursday visited the farmers’ protest site at Ghazipur border but were not allowed by the police to meet the protestors, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal said.
Chandigarh/IBNS: Former Indian cricketer from the state of Punjab, Yuvraj Singh, became the latest prominent personality to appeal to people to remain united amid the ongoing farmers' protest.
One arrested for raising Sikh flag at Red Fort amid violence during farmers' tractor rally
New Delhi/IBNS: One person has been arrested for raising the Sikh religious flag at the iconic Red Fort in the national capital amid violent clashes on Jan 26 that erupted during the protesting farmers' tractor rally on the occasion of Republic Day.
New Delhi/IBNS: At a time international figures are supporting the ongoing farmers' protest in India, the country's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday called the "social media hashtags and comments" by celebrities "neither accurate nor responsible".
'Sit down you fool': Kangana Ranaut slams Rihanna for farmers tweet, calls protesters 'terrorists'
Mumbai/IBNS: Taking a fresh dive into the ongoing farmers' issue, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has slammed international pop star Rihanna for the latter's support to the protesters calling them "terrorists".
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'.
Parliament: Rajya Sabha adjourned for day amid Oppn ruckus over farm laws
New Delhi/UNI: The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday were finally adjourned for the day after the Opposition disrupted the business demanding an immediate discussion on the farmers' protest over the new farm laws.
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.
Farmer leaders call for countrywide 'chhakka jam' protest to block traffic on Saturday
New Delhi/IBNS: Farmers protesting against the Centre's three contentious agriculture laws have called for a "chhakka jam" protest across the country on Saturday.
Farmers' protests: 'Inhuman atrocities are Modi govt's trademark', Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre
New Delhi/IBNS: In a fresh attack on the Centre over the farmers' protests, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said the Narendra Modi government's trademark is "inhuman atrocities".
Proposal to stay farm laws for 18 months stands on table: PM Modi at all-party meet
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government's proposal to stay the contentious farm laws for 18 months are still on the table for the protesters, at a time the country is witnessing a massive farmers' agitation.