DNA Exclusive: Who will decide the fate of farmers' stir? Parliament, Supreme Court or Khalistani wing in Canada?
Bhupinder Singh Mann's announcement came on a day when his organisation's Punjab unit decided to disassociate itself from him, and also in the wake of threats he allegedly received from Khalistan supporters from Canada.
Jan 15, 2021, 01:32 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Farmers protest, stay on new agri laws, and Supreme Court role to find a middle path
The Supreme Court also decided to set up a 4-member committee to resolve the impasse between the Centre and the farmers' unions protesting at Delhi borders.
Jan 13, 2021, 01:08 AM IST
Why didn't PM Narendra Modi come to attend farmers' meeting? asks Advocate ML Sharma; CJI Bobde said this
Chief Justice S A Bobde said, "We cannot ask the Prime Minister to come to the meeting, because he is not a party in this case."
Jan 12, 2021, 19:50 PM IST
Supreme Court stays new farm laws; Sharad Pawar welcomes order, check how others reacted
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (January 12) stayed the implementation of new farm laws till further orders. The top court also decided to set up a 4-member committee to resolve the impasse between the Centre and farmers' unions protesting at Delhi borders.
Jan 12, 2021, 18:23 PM IST
Farmers protest: Can new farm laws be put on hold for some time, Chief Justice SA Bobde asks Centre
The Supreme Court starts hearing a batch of petitions, including those filed by DMK MP Tiruchi Siva, RJD MP Manoj K Jha, challenging the constitutional validity of the three farm laws, passed by the Centre along with the plea to remove protesting farmers.
Jan 11, 2021, 12:53 PM IST
Supreme Court to hear petitions on new farm laws, ongoing farmers' protests at Delhi borders
The agitating farmers have expressed apprehension that the new laws would pave the way for eliminating the safety cushion of Minimum Support Price and do away with the mandi system, leaving them at the mercy of big corporates.
Jan 11, 2021, 08:41 AM IST
DNA Exclusive: Will deadlock between Centre, farmer unions over new agri laws break in Supreme Court?
It appears that the government wants the matter to be settled by the Supreme Court and that is why the next round of talks between the two sides has been kept on January 15.
Jan 09, 2021, 01:26 AM IST
Government still hopeful unions will come with alternatives in next round of talks on January 15: Narendra Singh Tomar
New farm laws: The meeting, attended by Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Piyush Goyal, witnessed a heated argument on the next date.
Jan 08, 2021, 21:00 PM IST
Agitating farmer unions will arrive at solution after discussion: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Farmers have been protesting at the gates of Delhi since November 26 last year against the newly enacted farm laws.
Jan 06, 2021, 17:56 PM IST
Deadlock over repeal of new farm laws continues as farmers remain adamant; next meeting on January 8
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said he remains hopeful of a solution in the next meeting on January 8, but asserted that efforts need to be made from both sides for a solution to be reached.
Jan 04, 2021, 19:43 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Will agitating farmers return home as Centre agrees to their 50% demands?
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar hailed the unions for maintaining peace and discipline during their protest but urged them to send the elderly, women, and children back to their homes due to the extreme cold weather.
Dec 31, 2020, 01:38 AM IST
Sixth round of talks between Centre, farmer unions end on positive note; next meeting on Jan 4
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that we have requested old people, women, and children should be asked to return to their home due to severe cold conditions.
Dec 30, 2020, 19:43 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Inclusion of Khalistan, Left forces in farmers' stir to hurt Indian economy?
Anti-India Left forces that supported China in the 1962 war do not want to see India taking an upper hand over China.
Dec 30, 2020, 01:01 AM IST
UPA government wanted to bring farm laws but failed to stand pressure and influence: Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said, "I am confident that with your support, positive attitude, and understanding these laws will be implemented and we will succeed in explaining to the farmers."
Dec 28, 2020, 22:31 PM IST
Amit Shah appeals farmers to hold talks with government, says 'will resolve their concerns'
The Union Home Minister also spoke about the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi that provides financial assistance to farmers in Assam
Dec 26, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: PM Narendra Modi placates agitating farmers, releases Rs 18000 cr funds under PM-Kisan scheme
The Prime Minister also said that about 11 crore 40 lakh farmers of the country are registered under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, but 70 lakh farmers of West Bengal are not getting this benefit.
Dec 26, 2020, 00:56 AM IST
AAP members Sanjay Singh, Bhagwant Mann raise slogans in Parliament, ask PM Narendra Modi to repeal new farm laws
Aam Aadmi Party members Sanjay Singh and Bhagwant Mann demanded the repeal of the three new central farm laws.
Dec 25, 2020, 21:10 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: PM Narendra Modi extends olive branch to agitating farmers, clears their doubts on new farm laws
The Prime Minister asserted that the farm laws were not brought overnight and even opposition parties advocated the need for such laws, but now criticising these reforms as they are upset because Modi has done it.
Dec 19, 2020, 02:03 AM IST
Farmers' agitation against new farm laws part of a conspiracy: MP Minister Mahendra Singh Sisodia
Mahendra Singh Sisodia said that we have to remain conscious of the fact that this movement is being carried out by the people from the state whose borders touch the boundary of Pakistan.
Dec 18, 2020, 21:17 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Supreme Court favours farmers' right to non-violent protests, says it should not hit fundamental rights of others
The apex court asked the farmers to shed their stubbornness and also asked the government not to be in a hurry, besides mooting the idea of putting on hold the contentious farm laws to enable negotiations with agitating farmers.
Dec 18, 2020, 01:37 AM IST
