Agri Bills 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday underlined India's readiness for war in the face of multiple challenges along its international border.

Farmers protesting against the three agri laws have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital today. The warning to intensify protests comes amid assurances from the government on the minimum support price (MSP) for their agricultural produce, a concern repeatedly raised by the farmers. Prime Minister Narend...

The new farm laws legislated by the central government will help bring down barriers between agricultural and associated sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, reiterating that his government was committed towards the welfare of farmers. When one sector grows, its effect is seen on several other sectors, PM Modi said while speaking at t...

Of all the controversial reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sprung on the market, the recent laws to liberalize farm sales could turn out to be the most far-reaching.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said his government would approach the Supreme Court over the issue of new farm laws.

A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in the heart of Delhi this morning during protests against the controversial farm laws, which have triggered widespread protests. The police have removed the tractor and the fire has been put out by the fire department.

As farmers continue the "Bharat Bandh" protest in Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh against three new farm bills, which cleared the parliament last week, roads and railway tracks were blocked in several parts of the three states. While powerful visuals captured the protest by farmers, two clips - one from Punjab and another from UP - showe...

Over 265 farmers' groups took to the streets today to block roads and carry out rallies and marches in a nationwide agitation against the controversial farm bills. The protests will intensify, the farmers said, unless the bills are repealed. Opposition parties like the Congress, the RJD and the Trinamool, as well as 10 central trade unions, have vo...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the proposed farming laws at the centre of a massive controversy are "historic and necessary" for the country to move forward. In an attack on the opposition, he also indicated that they are the architects of the controversy, instigating farmers with lies as they "feel control slipping away".

Rajnath Singh says "I'm also farmer, never believe government will hurt farmers" after opposition protest against farm bills

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the passing of the farm bills in parliament was a "watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture" as he hailed the laws cleared by the Rajya Sabha amid major chaos and drama.

Farmers in Haryana have stepped up their protest against three new agriculture bills, which were tabled in Rajya Sabha this morning. The state government has intensified security arrangements after several farmer bodies gave the protest call, stressing that they will block the highways as a part of "Road Roko (block the road)" protest. Delhi Police...

A day after key ally Akali Dal pulled out its only minister from his government over farm bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that "misinformation was being spread" that farmers would be shortchanged.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday underlined India's readiness for war in the face of multiple challenges along its international border.

Farmers protesting against the three agri laws have threatened to block Ghazipur border between Uttar Pradesh and the national capital today. The warning to intensify protests comes amid assurances from the government on the minimum support price (MSP) for their agricultural produce, a concern repeatedly raised by the farmers. Prime Minister Narend...

The new farm laws legislated by the central government will help bring down barriers between agricultural and associated sectors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, reiterating that his government was committed towards the welfare of farmers. When one sector grows, its effect is seen on several other sectors, PM Modi said while speaking at t...

Of all the controversial reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sprung on the market, the recent laws to liberalize farm sales could turn out to be the most far-reaching.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday said his government would approach the Supreme Court over the issue of new farm laws.

A tractor was set on fire near India Gate in the heart of Delhi this morning during protests against the controversial farm laws, which have triggered widespread protests. The police have removed the tractor and the fire has been put out by the fire department.

As farmers continue the "Bharat Bandh" protest in Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh against three new farm bills, which cleared the parliament last week, roads and railway tracks were blocked in several parts of the three states. While powerful visuals captured the protest by farmers, two clips - one from Punjab and another from UP - showe...

Over 265 farmers' groups took to the streets today to block roads and carry out rallies and marches in a nationwide agitation against the controversial farm bills. The protests will intensify, the farmers said, unless the bills are repealed. Opposition parties like the Congress, the RJD and the Trinamool, as well as 10 central trade unions, have vo...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the proposed farming laws at the centre of a massive controversy are "historic and necessary" for the country to move forward. In an attack on the opposition, he also indicated that they are the architects of the controversy, instigating farmers with lies as they "feel control slipping away".

Rajnath Singh says "I'm also farmer, never believe government will hurt farmers" after opposition protest against farm bills

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the passing of the farm bills in parliament was a "watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture" as he hailed the laws cleared by the Rajya Sabha amid major chaos and drama.

Farmers in Haryana have stepped up their protest against three new agriculture bills, which were tabled in Rajya Sabha this morning. The state government has intensified security arrangements after several farmer bodies gave the protest call, stressing that they will block the highways as a part of "Road Roko (block the road)" protest. Delhi Police...

A day after key ally Akali Dal pulled out its only minister from his government over farm bills, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today that "misinformation was being spread" that farmers would be shortchanged.