PM Narendra Modi wants to hand over entire agriculture business to his 'two friends', says Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi while addressing farmers at Rajasthan's Rupangarha said that 40 per cent people of the country are stakeholders in the farming business. He attacked the Centre and said that the backbone of the country is being broken, which started with demonetisation.
Feb 13, 2021, 18:35 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Toolkits, fake news and masters in protest management!
Think after 10 years from now when someone will ask you what your son is doing what will be your answer? Perhaps you will say that your son is doing MBA in Protest Management. It may also happen that in the next few years, the governments should set up a Ministry of Protest Welfare and a separate budget should be made for this ministry too.
Feb 11, 2021, 00:26 AM IST
We value freedom, criticism because it is part of India's democracy: Centre tells Twitter
During a virtual interaction, the Union Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, told Twitter representatives, "In India, we value freedom and we value criticism because it is part of our democracy. India has a robust mechanism for protection of freedom of speech and expression that is very elaborately explained as Fundamental Rights under Article 19 (1) of the Constitution of India."
Feb 10, 2021, 23:53 PM IST
Farmers' agitation sacred but when 'andolanjivis' hijack it...what purpose does it serve, asks PM Narendra Modi
In his reply in Lok Sabha to a discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, PM Modi said, "I consider the Kisan Andolan to be 'pavitra' (sacred). But when 'andolanjivis' hijack sacred protests, showcase photos of those jailed for serious offences like terrorism, does it serve any purpose?"
Feb 10, 2021, 22:56 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi invites protesting farmers for talks on agri laws, says 'old system will continue': Top points from his over 90-minute Lok Sabha address
During his over 90-minute address, the Prime Minister slammed the Congress as a "divided and confused party" for its different stands in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha on the debate. The Congress walked out of Lok Sabha as PM Modi explained the government's stand on the three farm laws. Replying in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament, PM Modi staunchly defended the three contentious farms.
Feb 10, 2021, 20:11 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi concludes speech in Lok Sabha with this appeal to protesting farmers
Thousands of farmers have camped at Delhi's borders and are protesting since late November 2020 against the three newly enacted farm laws. The Centre and farmers' representatives have had 11 rounds of talks but have failed to break the deadlock.
India needs to differentiate between 'Andolankari' and 'Andolanjeevi', says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi had first coined the 'Andolanjeevi' term during his address in Rajya Sabha on Monday. He said, "We are familiar with the words sharamjeevi and buddhijeevi? But a new "breed" of agitators called "andolanjeevi" has emerged in the country, who cannot live without an agitation and the nation should guard against them."
Feb 10, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
Public sector essential but private sector's role also vital: PM Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha
Replying in Lok Sabha to the discussion on the motion of thanks to the President's address to the joint sitting of Parliament, he said that if India is able to serve humanity, it is also due to the role of the private sector. "Public sector is essential but at the same time, the role of the private sector is also vital. Take any sector- telecom, pharma- we see the role of the private sector. If India is able to serve humanity, it is also due to the role of the private sector," said PM in Lok Sabha.
Feb 10, 2021, 17:57 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Can Canadian PM Justin Trudeau help in creation of Khalistan?
Only one signature of the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is needed to bring this country into existence. There will be no need for any kind of movement to bring this country into existence. Violence and propaganda will not have to be resorted to, nor will roads have to be taken hostage for this and for this, our farmers will also not have to worry.
Feb 10, 2021, 00:16 AM IST
Delhi Police to withdraw additional force deployed at farmers' protest sites; check details
The Delhi Police has directed the additional forces to go back to their respective units and districts. However, the paramilitary forces will remain deployed. This is to be noted that thousands of farmers are protesting since late November 2020 on the borders of Delhi against the three newly enacted farm laws.
Feb 08, 2021, 23:05 PM IST
Maharashtra to probe celebrities tweets over farmers' protest following Congress' allegations
Several famous faces including cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, singer Lata Mangeshkar and Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn had tweeted on the farmers' protests using social media hashtags #IndiaTogether and #IndiaAgainstPropaganda. Their tweets came after American pop star Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg backed farmers' protests against the Centre's three new farm laws.
Feb 08, 2021, 19:04 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi makes BIG statement on MSP, farmers and agriculture laws protest: Top points
Reeling out statistics, the prime minister said over two-third of farmers have small landholdings and the new laws give them the freedom to sell their produce anywhere, helping to realise the best prices. He slammed those abusing agitating Sikh farmers, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.
Feb 08, 2021, 18:22 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi quotes Manmohan Singh referring to those taking 'U-turn' over farm laws
PM Modi`s statement comes amid the protest staged by farmers at different borders of the national capital since November 26, 2020, against the three newly enacted farm laws: Farmers` Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
Feb 08, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
Farmers' protests: Sachin Tendulkar should be careful while speaking on issues related to other fields, says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar's statement comes after batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in a cryptic tweet hit back at the international pop star Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg. Tendulkar said that the 'sovereignty' of India cannot be compromised and advised foreign citizens not to participate in the internal matters of the country.
Feb 06, 2021, 23:56 PM IST
Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan hit by 'Chakka jam'; other states witness scattered demonstration
No untoward incident was reported in any part of the country during Saturday's protests though scores of people were detained in several states, including 50 at Shaheedi Park in the national capital which was brought under a thick security blanket in light of the violence during the farmers' tractor parade on January 26.
Feb 06, 2021, 21:27 PM IST
Farmers' protest: Youth Congress workers pour oil, ink over Sachin Tendulkar's cutout in Kerala, BJP condemns incident
Protest against Sachin Tendulkar comes after the batting legend in a cryptic tweet hit back at the international pop star Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg. Tendulkar said that the 'sovereignty' of India cannot be compromised and advised foreign citizens not to participate in the internal matters of the country.
Feb 06, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
Farmers' protest: Be ready to shut down these 12 metro stations at short notice, writes Delhi Police to DMRC over ‘chakka jam’ on February 6
In the letter, New Delhi DCP asked the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to stay prepared to shut down a dozen metro stations, if the need arises, within a short notice. The DCP has said that given the circumstances of law and order and to control the crowd, the metro staff should be ready.
Feb 05, 2021, 20:30 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Dangerous international conspiracy in garb of farmers' protest underway to threaten India's democracy
On Zee News, viewers were shown documents tweeted by Sweden's environmental activist Greta Thunberg. The Delhi Police has also registered an FIR based on the documents. A second document reveals another big conspiracy against India and how dangerous it is.
Feb 04, 2021, 23:52 PM IST
Farmers' protest: Mobile internet curbs brought down to THESE two Haryana districts; check details
The mobile internet services were suspended in some districts of the state "to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order" amid a protest by farmers against three agricultural laws. The order has been issued to prevent any disturbance of peace and public order in the jurisdiction of these districts of Haryana and shall be in force with immediate effect.
Feb 04, 2021, 21:44 PM IST
Farmers protests: Case filed against Greta Thunberg? Delhi Police clarifies, says this
"We haven't named anybody in the FIR, it's only against the creators of the toolkit which is a matter of investigation and Delhi Police will be investigating that case," said Special Commissioner of Police (CP) Praveer Ranjan when asked if Police has named Thunberg in the FIR.
Feb 04, 2021, 20:14 PM IST
