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Madhya Pradesh Farmers' Day-Long Protest At Highway Over MSP Suspended
A massive farmers' protest that began in the early hours of Monday at the Khalghat toll plaza in Madhya Pradesh's Dhamnod was suspended late at night, ending hours of blockade and tension on National Highway 52.
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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Top Court Holds Contempt Plea After Farm Leader Undergoes Medical Treatment
The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept in abeyance a plea for contempt action against Punjab government officials after noting that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a hunger strike, was undergoing medical treatment without breaking his fast.
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Centre Committed To Addressing Farmer's Issue, Assures Support: S Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has reassured that the Centre is committed to addressing farmers' concerns, acknowledging the complexity of the issue.
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Congress Indulged In "Politics Of Lies" On Issue Of Farmers: Minister
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday accused the Congress of indulging in politics of lies on the issue of farmers and adopting double standards on farm laws.
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Budget Session Starts Today Amid Uproar Over Pegasus Report
Opposition parties are likely to raise the Pegasus snooping allegations, farmers' issues and the border row with China in the Budget session of Parliament which is starting from today.
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A Viral Video, Claims Of What Amit Shah Said On PM. Now, A 'Clarification'
Home Minister Amit Shah meant no disrespect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik clarified this afternoon to NDTV hours after a video- that shows him making severalstartling and contradictory remarks- went viral.
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All Eyes On Government Over Farmers Issues: Mayawati Before Winter Session
All eyes will be on the government's stand on issues pertaining to farmers in the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said.
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Farmers' Problems Should Not Be Linked To Politics: Vice President
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that the problems of the farmers should not be politicised for votes as that will cause divisions in the country.
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Rajya Sabha Proceedings Forced To Adjourn Thrice Over Farmers' Issue
Congress and other opposition parties today forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha proceedings for the third time in the morning session as they insisted on taking up a discussion on the issue of farmers' protest over the three new farm bills.
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BJP, Sena MLAs Scuffle Over Aid To Maharashtra Famers, Assembly Adjourned
The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed ruckus on Tuesday as the members of opposition BJP and the ruling Shiv Sena indulged in a scuffle and charged at each other, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House.
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"Gaon, Gareeb, Kisaan": Opposition Leaders Slam Budget Over Farmer Issues
The government on Friday announced an increase in budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare by over 78 per cent to around Rs. 1.3 lakh crore for the current fiscal.
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"Farmers Worst Victims Of BJP's Hollow Promises," Says Rahul Gandhi
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deceiving people, mainly farmers, with false promises, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday asserted his party always keeps its words after winning elections.
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"Maharashtra Sugarcane Crisis Not Created By Us," Says Nitin Gadkari
As sugarcane farmers in Maharashtra plan to launch an agitation over their grievances, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday blamed "external factors" for the prevailing crisis.
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Farmers To Join Two-Day Nationwide Strike By Traders' Body Against Centre
Farmers across the country under the aegis of the Left peasant wings would join the two-day nationwide general strike on January 8 and 9 called by central trade unions against the alleged repressive policies for workers adopted by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government.
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers' Day-Long Protest At Highway Over MSP Suspended
A massive farmers' protest that began in the early hours of Monday at the Khalghat toll plaza in Madhya Pradesh's Dhamnod was suspended late at night, ending hours of blockade and tension on National Highway 52.
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Maharashtra To Blacklist Farmers Using Fake Crop Insurance Claims: Report
The Maharashtra government has decided to blacklist farmers found submitting fake crop insurance claims, an action largely limited to intermediaries and service providers earlier, a senior official from the state agriculture department said.
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Top Court Holds Contempt Plea After Farm Leader Undergoes Medical Treatment
The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept in abeyance a plea for contempt action against Punjab government officials after noting that farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, on a hunger strike, was undergoing medical treatment without breaking his fast.
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Centre Committed To Addressing Farmer's Issue, Assures Support: S Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has reassured that the Centre is committed to addressing farmers' concerns, acknowledging the complexity of the issue.
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Congress Indulged In "Politics Of Lies" On Issue Of Farmers: Minister
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Friday accused the Congress of indulging in politics of lies on the issue of farmers and adopting double standards on farm laws.
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Budget Session Starts Today Amid Uproar Over Pegasus Report
Opposition parties are likely to raise the Pegasus snooping allegations, farmers' issues and the border row with China in the Budget session of Parliament which is starting from today.
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A Viral Video, Claims Of What Amit Shah Said On PM. Now, A 'Clarification'
Home Minister Amit Shah meant no disrespect to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik clarified this afternoon to NDTV hours after a video- that shows him making severalstartling and contradictory remarks- went viral.
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All Eyes On Government Over Farmers Issues: Mayawati Before Winter Session
All eyes will be on the government's stand on issues pertaining to farmers in the Winter Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said.
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Farmers' Problems Should Not Be Linked To Politics: Vice President
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that the problems of the farmers should not be politicised for votes as that will cause divisions in the country.
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Rajya Sabha Proceedings Forced To Adjourn Thrice Over Farmers' Issue
Congress and other opposition parties today forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha proceedings for the third time in the morning session as they insisted on taking up a discussion on the issue of farmers' protest over the three new farm bills.
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BJP, Sena MLAs Scuffle Over Aid To Maharashtra Famers, Assembly Adjourned
The Maharashtra Assembly witnessed ruckus on Tuesday as the members of opposition BJP and the ruling Shiv Sena indulged in a scuffle and charged at each other, forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House.
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"Gaon, Gareeb, Kisaan": Opposition Leaders Slam Budget Over Farmer Issues
The government on Friday announced an increase in budget allocation for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare by over 78 per cent to around Rs. 1.3 lakh crore for the current fiscal.
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"Farmers Worst Victims Of BJP's Hollow Promises," Says Rahul Gandhi
Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of deceiving people, mainly farmers, with false promises, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday asserted his party always keeps its words after winning elections.
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"Maharashtra Sugarcane Crisis Not Created By Us," Says Nitin Gadkari
As sugarcane farmers in Maharashtra plan to launch an agitation over their grievances, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday blamed "external factors" for the prevailing crisis.
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Farmers To Join Two-Day Nationwide Strike By Traders' Body Against Centre
Farmers across the country under the aegis of the Left peasant wings would join the two-day nationwide general strike on January 8 and 9 called by central trade unions against the alleged repressive policies for workers adopted by the Narendra Modi-led BJP government.
