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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......

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......

Farmer leaders detained in Punjab, protesters evicted from border

Several farmer leaders including Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal were detained in Mohali while returning from a meeting with a central delegation, as the Punjab police also began......

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......

Farmers call off Chandigarh march after Punjab Police crackdown

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to march to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state......

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......

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 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......

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......

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.' IMAGE: A wholesale market in Guwahati on Budget Day. Photograph: ANI Photo The growth rate of......

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

IMAGE: The Sports Ministry, in its order, said that the Wrestling Federation of India has taken corrective measures, so it has decided to lift the suspension. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis/Reuters......

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024 IMAGE: Aman Sehrawat won the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle......

Olympic medallist Bajrang Punia banned for 4 years!

IMAGE: The suspension means that Olympic bronze medallist Bajrang Punia will not be able to return to competitive wrestling and apply for a coaching job abroad. Photograph: Bajrang Punia/Instagram......

Vinesh, Punia join Congress: Rathore calls it 'sad trend'

'Sports has been politicised, it is a sad thing': Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Joining Congress IMAGE: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia (left) join......

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

'This was all conspired to gain a hold on the Wrestling Federation of India and to attack the BJP and its ideology...This team of Rahul, the Congress keeps doing these things.' IMAGE:......

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