After hooliganism in Punjab, Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra receives threat
In a video, Ravi Azad, is 'appealing' to his fellow farmers and 'young people' to go in groups and stop Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra's program that is scheduled to take place on Sunday.
Mar 28, 2021, 14:45 PM IST
Centre should suspend farm laws for three years to stop farmers’ protests: Baba Ramdev
Baba Ramdev said that the government had already spoken about not enforcing these laws for a year and a half but if farmers feel it is not enough time, then the Centre should increase it to three years. During this time, the farmers and the government should sit together and discuss the interest of both agriculture and the country.
Feb 27, 2021, 14:57 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi underlines support for farmers, says NDA aims to ensure their dignity
For years, small businessmen and small farmers were ignored but the "NDA government has given topmost priority to these two sections," he said in his address at a public meeting in this western town of poll-bound Tamil Nadu. "It has been our honour to work for the small farmer of India. In the past seven years our efforts for small farmers are aimed at giving them a life of prosperity and dignity," he said.
Feb 25, 2021, 20:04 PM IST
Lakha Sidhana, accused in Republic Day violence in Delhi, spotted at farmers' rally in Bathinda
Lakha Sidhana is wanted by the Delhi Police for his alleged role in the violence that took place during a tractor parade called by the farmer unions on January 26 against the Centre's three farm laws. The farmer unions had called a tractor rally on Republic Day in Delhi, which had turned violent when the protesters and police personnel clashed.
Feb 23, 2021, 16:56 PM IST
Disha Ravi granted bail by Delhi Court in toolkit case
A Delhi Court on Tuesday (February 23, 2021) granted bail to Disha Ravi in the toolkit case. The sessions court of Patiala House allowed the bail plea of the 22-year old activist. "Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs 1,00,000 with two surety in like amount," said ANI.
Feb 23, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
DAV School in Chennai responds to controversy over English question paper mentioning January 26 violence
The said phrase in the English question paper asked students to write a letter to the Editor, condemning the 'terrible, violent acts of miscreants who fail to realize that country comes before personal needs and gains'. Several people questioned the language used in the paper and sought a response from the school.
Feb 23, 2021, 15:08 PM IST
When crowds gather, govts get changed: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait at farmers' mahapanchayat
On Sunday, Union Agriculture Minister Tomar had in Gwalior said the Centre was ready to talk to the farmers protesting against the new laws, and that mere gathering of the crowd does not lead to revocation of legislations. He had urged the agitating farm unions to tell the government which provisions in these new laws they find anti-farmer.
Feb 22, 2021, 22:55 PM IST
Republic Day violence: Delhi Police arrests one more accused Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet Singh, 29, a resident of Delhi, was reportedly seen climbing one of the tombs located at both sides of the rampart at Red Fort during the Republic Day violence. He was also seen in a video behind Maninder Singh, who was arrested on February 17.
Feb 22, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Toolkit case: Delhi court extends Disha Ravi's police remand by another day
Disha Ravi was arrested from Bengaluru on February 15 for her alleged connection in the toolkit case related to the ongoing farmers' protests and has been in police custody since then. The Delhi Police had reportedly sought a five-day remand for the 22-year old.
Feb 22, 2021, 17:55 PM IST
Farm laws are death warrant for farmers, says Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Over 40 farmer leaders from the Western UP region that has been active in the farm laws protests at Delhi borders, specially Ghazipur border point, attended the meeting held at Delhi Assembly premises. "The government should talk to the farmers. If the government does not listen to the farmers then who will," Arvind Kejriwal questioned.
Feb 21, 2021, 22:21 PM IST
No evidence linking 'toolkit' to Red Fort violence during farmers' march on Republic Day: Disha Ravi's counsel tells court
Disha Ravi's counsel stated that there is nobody arrested in connection with the violence at Red Fort who has said that he was inspired for the same because of the toolkit. The Delhi court reserved order for February 23 on activist's bail application.
Feb 20, 2021, 23:32 PM IST
Positive feedback on agricultural reforms pouring in from across India: PM Narendra Modi
The Prime Minister stated that all types of misinformation were spread against the new farm laws and said that those who enacted laws to call foreign companies in the country are scaring farmers with Indian companies. "These lies and propaganda stand exposed," PM said.
Feb 16, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
How Zee News revealed anti-India sentiments behind Greta Thunberg's tweet
An international conspiracy to defame India came to the fore and the anti-India sentiments behind Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg's tweet was revealed. As the pandora's box opened, several names and their nexus against India surfaced. We want to tell you about the path of truth, on which a lie that walks gracefully falls one day and when the lie is defeated, the path of truth is elevated.
Feb 16, 2021, 20:02 PM IST
Toolkit case: Shantanu Muluk moves Bombay HC, seeks transit anticipatory bail
According to the latest report, Muluk, a resident of Beed district, submitted his application to the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court. Besides, Muluk, another accused in the case, Nikita Jacob, has also filed a plea in the HC, which will be heard on Tuesday. A Delhi court has also issued a non-bailable warrant against Nikita Jacob.
Feb 15, 2021, 22:05 PM IST
Farmers' protests: Delhi Police pulls up Disha Ravi, Nikita Jacob and Shantanu for 'toolkit' creation, sending it to Greta Thunberg
According to Delhi Police, Disha Ravi, 22, who was remanded to 5-day police custody on Sunday, sent the toolkit to Greta Thunberg. During a press conference, Joint Commissioner of Police (Cyber) Prem Nath said that Disha Ravi deleted a WhatsApp group that she created to spread the following toolkit.
Feb 15, 2021, 18:10 PM IST
My statement was distorted, says Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh on 'celebrity tweets probe' remark
On February 8, Deshmukh had made the remarks on an online platform after the Congress, a ruling coalition ally in Maharashtra, sought an investigation into the BJP's alleged connection with recent tweets of some celebrities on the ongoing farm protest and to find out whether the saffron party "arm-twisted" them in posting those statements which were deemed pro-Centre.
Feb 15, 2021, 18:06 PM IST
Greta Thunberg toolkit case: Seed of anti-nationalism has to be destroyed, says Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij after Disha Ravi's arrest
Disha Ravi, 22, who was remanded to 5-day police custody on Sunday is according to Delhi Police, one of the editors of the Toolkit Google Doc that was shared by the teen Swedish climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg regarding the farmers' protests.
Feb 15, 2021, 16:09 PM IST
Greta Thunberg toolkit case: Climate activist Disha Ravi to remain in 5-day police custody
Disha Ravi was produced in a court on Sunday (February 14, 2021) where she was remanded to police custody for 5 days. According to police, she is one of the Editors of the Toolkit Google Doc and a key conspirator in the document's formulation and dissemination.
Feb 14, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
Govt should provide power connections or farmers will install generators for AC, coolers in summers: BKU leader Rakesh Tikait
Tikat also reiterated that the agitating farmers will intensify their stir until their demands are met. "The government wants to prolong the protest, but the farmers are also ready for a long haul and will not leave the site until the demands are met," Tikait told IANS.
Feb 13, 2021, 23:14 PM IST
High-level judicial inquiry should be ordered into January 26 violence in Delhi: Farmer unions
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) during a press conference at Delhi's Singhu border, asked farmers who are getting police notices not to appear before the force directly and, instead, approach the legal cell constituted by the unions for any assistance.
Feb 13, 2021, 19:40 PM IST
