Red Fort vandalism on January 26 evoked similar sentiments in India as Capitol Hill incident: MEA responds to US reaction on farmers' protests
MEA Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that the matter is being addressed as per local laws. He said, "US State Dept has acknowledged steps been taken by India towards agricultural reforms. Any protest must be seen in the context of India's democratic ethos as well as polity and the ongoing efforts of government and concerned farmer groups to resolve the impasse."
Feb 04, 2021, 19:28 PM IST
Delhi Police files case against Sweden's climate activist Greta Thunberg over her tweets on farmers' protests
On February 3, the teen activist took to micro-blogging website, Twitter, to express her concerns over farmers’ agitation and shared a post stating solidarity with the farmers. The Delhi Police has registered a case against Greta under Section 120B and 153-A of the Indian Penal Code.
Feb 04, 2021, 16:02 PM IST
No foreign government supported farmers agitation: India
The only world leader to make a public comment on the issue was Canadian PM Justin Trudeau which was strongly slammed by India. The Canadian Ambassador to India Nadir Patel was summoned by MEA and a strong note of protest was handed over.
Feb 04, 2021, 00:37 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Greta Thunberg exposed; Zee News unmasks her motive to target India's democracy over farmers protests
Climate and environmental activist Greta Thunberg has come out in support of the ongoing farmers’ protest against the BJP-led Central government's new agri laws. Greta Thunberg tweeted, “We stand in solidarity with the #FarmersProtest in India.” She also shared a document through her Twitter handle showing clearly a sinister conspiracy to defame India on the international fora
Feb 04, 2021, 00:22 AM IST
UK MP Claudia Webbe supports Rihanna on farmers protests, tweets 'we’re taking this to Parliament'
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Webbe supported and thanked American pop star Rihanna's stand on the matter. Earlier, a petition was started on the issue by one Gurcharn Singh and it garnered over one lakh signatures as support for the campaign.
Feb 03, 2021, 22:54 PM IST
Propaganda can't decide India’s fate, only progress can: Home Minister Amit Shah over foreign individuals' remarks on farmers protests
The statement comes after the remarks made by American singer Rihanna and other celebrities and activists on farmer protests. Earlier the Ministry of External Affairs slammed them saying the facts on the issue must be ascertained before rushing to comment on it, and asserted that the "temptation" of sensationalist social media hashtags and views is "neither accurate nor responsible".
Feb 03, 2021, 19:42 PM IST
Centre sends notice to Twitter for not complying with its order on farmer genocide hashtags
The government has also directed Twitter to comply with its order to remove contents/accounts related to farmer genocide hashtags and warned that the microblogging platform may face "penal action" for non-compliance of its order.
Feb 03, 2021, 16:13 PM IST
Haryana extends suspension of mobile internet services; check affected districts
The mobile internet services have been snapped in seven districts. The step, according to the state government, has been taken to 'prevent any disturbance of peace and public order' in the jurisdiction of these districts of Haryana. Any person found guilty of the violation of the aforesaid order will be liable for legal action under relevant provisions.
Feb 02, 2021, 23:13 PM IST
Farmers' protests: Strengthened barricades so that they cannot be broken again, says Delhi Police chief SN Shrivastava
Shrivastava also visited the police personnel who were injured during the farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on Republic day. He lauded them for exercising utmost restraint in the face of 'violent' behaviour while persuading the farmers to follow designated routes.
Feb 02, 2021, 22:45 PM IST
Now protesting farmers announce 3-hour nationwide 'chakka jam' on THIS date
Farmer union leaders told a press conference at the Singhu Border, on the Haryana side, that they will block the roads between 12 pm to 3 pm. They also alleged that farmers have been "ignored" in the Union Budget 2021-22, and water and power supply have been curtailed, and mobile toilet blocks being removed, at their protest venues.
Feb 02, 2021, 00:55 AM IST
Centre directs Twitter to block over 200 accounts for provocative tweets linked to farmers' protest
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) took the step on the request of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and law enforcement agencies. This was done to prevent any escalation of law and order in view of the on-going farmer agitation.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:49 PM IST
Haryana extends suspension of mobile internet services till February 1, check list of affected districts
"The Haryana government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services (2G/3G/4G/CDMA/GPRS), SMS services (only bulk SMS) and all dongle services, etc provided on mobile networks except the voice calls in the territorial jurisdiction of the 14 districts," the official statement said.
Jan 31, 2021, 21:21 PM IST
Dismaying to see Sharad Pawar's tweets employ mix of ignorance and misinformation on agriculture reforms: Narendra Singh Tomar
Tomar said, "Sharad Pawar ji is a veteran politician and a former Union Agriculture Minister, who is also considered well-versed with the issues & solutions relating to Agriculture. He has himself tried hard to bring the same agriculture reforms earlier. Since he speaks with some experience and expertise on the issue, it was dismaying to see his tweets employ a mix of ignorance & misinformation on the agriculture reforms."
Jan 31, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
Delhi Police registers 38 FIRs, arrests 84 people in connection with tractor rally violence on January 26
The arrests come following the tractor rally on 72nd Republic Day that turned violent when some protesters deviated from the pre-agreed routes. The protestors also breached barricades and clashed with police, in which, over 400 police personnel were injured, and 30 police vehicles were damaged.
Jan 30, 2021, 18:50 PM IST
Farmers' protests: Proposal given by Agriculture Minister still stands, says PM Narendra Modi at All-Party Meeting
Prime Minister assured that the government is approaching the issue of farm laws with an open mind. He said that the government's stand is the same as it was on 22nd January, and the proposal given by the Agriculture Minister still stands. He reiterated that the Agriculture Minister is just a phone call away for taking forward the talks.
Jan 30, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
Farmers' protests: Internet services temporarily suspended at Delhi's borders
The suspension comes following the tractor rally on 72nd Republic Day that turned violent when some protesters deviated from the pre-agreed routes. The protestors also breached barricades and clashed with police. The farmers have been protesting since late November 2020, against the new agricultural laws that they say benefit large private buyers at the expense of producers.
Jan 30, 2021, 15:21 PM IST
From 'tukde tukde gang' to Khalistani conspiracy in farmers' protests, Zee News reported the truth
We are proud to say that Zee News is the only channel that continues on the path of truth and we fearlessly told the truth of the farmers' movement. Zee News had already told that the farmers' movement has been hijacked and the anti-national views have been mixed in it.
Jan 30, 2021, 00:08 AM IST
Farmers protests: Why were people allowed in Red Fort, asks Rahul Gandhi; 'only solution is to repeal laws'
Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the tractor rally called by farmer unions on January 26 to highlight their demand for the repeal of the Centre's three farm laws. Many of the protesters, driving tractors, reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.
Jan 29, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
Exposed: Zee News first to unmask connection between Khalistanis, farmers' stir and protest hijacking
Zee News has been constantly facing the wrath of some people for reporting the fact. The Centre has also accepted the fact that Khalistan supporters have infiltrated the farmers' protest. Zee News has been reporting about Khalistan's entry into this agitation from the outset.
Jan 28, 2021, 23:17 PM IST
Sit-in protest against Centre's farm laws continues at Ghazipur border; 'will not vacate site' says BKU's Rakesh Tikait
Protesting farmers did not follow the marked route for their tractor march on Republic Day and forcibly entered central Delhi by removing police barricades. They clashed with the police and also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.
Jan 28, 2021, 20:13 PM IST
