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Farmer leader Dallewal ends 130-day hunger strike, says stir to continue

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal on Sunday ended his hunger strike which he had started on November 26 last year to press for various demands of agitating farmers including a legal......

Two Muslim leaders quit JD-U over party's support to Waqf bill

At least two 'persons' in Bihar on Thursday announced their "resignation" from Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal-United, voicing dissatisfaction with the party's support to the Waqf......

SC praises protesting farmer leader as he breaks fast

The Supreme Court on Friday said septuagenarian Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who ended his indefinite hunger strike in support of farmers' several demands after about four months, was a 'genuine leader......

Punjab govt cracks down on farmer leaders ahead of protest

Ahead of their planned protest in Chandigarh on March 5, several Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) leaders were detained in early morning raids at their residences on Tuesday and Chief Minister Bhagwant......

Haryana removes barricades at Shambhu border after farmers' eviction

Following the eviction of protesting farmers from the Shambhu and Khanauri border points, Haryana security personnel on Thursday started removing cemented barricades, which were erected to prevent......

Govt May Cut Small Savings Rates

The interest rate on these schemes have remained unchanged for over a year now. Kindly note the image has only been posted for representational reasons. Photograph: Kind courtesy luxstorm/Pixabay......

Budget 2025: What farmers want from Sitharaman

Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive......

FM unveils six new schemes, raises KCC limit to Rs 7 lakh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new schemes and increased the subsidised Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 lakh, targeting everything from......

Budget 2025: More credit for farmers, 6 new schemes announced

In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting agri-productivity and rural prosperity, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced six new agricultural schemes while increasing the......

Budget will revitalise agri sector, rural economy

Recent documents by NITI Aayog and periodic labour force surveys on employment show that the importance of agriculture is rising in the Indian economy. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com A......

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

'We are giving 10 days' time to the government to revoke the suspension of the new WFI and allow it to hold age group nationals.' IMAGE: Junior wrestlers protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi......

BKU Mahapanchayat Targets WFI Chief

A Mahapanchayat was convened on June 1, 2023 by Bharatiya Kisan Union President Naresh Tikait in support of the wrestlers demanding Wrestling Federation of India President and Bharatiya Janata......

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

IMAGE: Bhartiya Kisan Union president Naresh Tikait and others give blessings to wrestlers including Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat during their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi......

Haryana wrestling body suspends officials for participating in protest

IMAGE: Bharatiya Kisan Union National Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait addressing the media as he comes in support of protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Sunday. Photograph: ANI Photo......

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