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Govt failed to control COVID, now creating food pandemic: Mamata Banerjee criticises farm bills

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday condemned the suspension of eight MPs who fought to protect the interests of farmers in Parliament, dubbing the move as "unfortunate".

Sep 21, 2020

A view of Vidhana Soudha after the entry gates were closed following political development in Karnataka on July 10, 2019.

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly began it's 8-day session on Monday amid the pandemic. The state government is now hoping to shorten the session, however, the opposition stands firm.

Sep 21, 2020

Farm bill 2020 explained: Decoding MSP mystery for farmers

Farmers fear that minimum support price (MSP) for agriculture produces will no longer exist and food grain mandis will collapse.

Sep 21, 2020

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over YSRCP member's remark against Congress

As two contentious bills were to be passed in the Rajya Sabha, the session witness a brief ruckus in the Upper House as remarks were exchanged between YSRCP and Congress.

Sep 20, 2020

'Don't be misled': PM Modi assures farmers as politics heats up over farm bills

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Opposition parties, saying they are "lying" to farmers. He also claimed that the NDA Government is doing what "they" themselves promised in their manifestos, referring to the Congress.

Sep 18, 2020

Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing in the Government of India

Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigns in protest against farm bills; Narendra Singh Tomar assigned her portfolio

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed two contentious agriculture Bills, despite the opposition as well as BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal terming it an "anti-farmer" move and some staging a walkout, and widespread protests by farmers in various states over the issue.

Sep 18, 2020

World Suicide Prevention Day: India's suicide rates are a cause for concern

Today, is World Suicide Prevention Day, and its purpose is to raise awareness about the risk of suicide. India's suicide rates have been slowly increasing, creating a cause of concern and increasing the need for mental health care.

Sep 10, 2020

South India's first Kisan Rail virtually flagged off by Andhra Pradesh CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar have virtually flagged off South India's first Kisan Rail from Ananthapur to New Delhi on Wednesday.

Sep 9, 2020

North Korea's failed response to Typhoon Mayask, Kim Jong-un vows strict action

North Korean state media reported Kim Jong-un is planning to take strict actions against officials who failed to respond during the time of natural disaster.

Sep 7, 2020

Farmers' lives don't matter in India; 10,281 died by suicide in 2019 alone

With all the attention and activism reserved for SSR case, read on to find out about the plight of farmers and the system's apathy towards them. 43.480 farmers and daily wagers died by suicide in 2019 alone.

Sep 3, 2020

Farmer hangs self in MP CM's home district; no CBI enquiry on this

As TV channels go gaga over the CBI inquiry in Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case, the suicides of farmers have been ignored.

Sep 2, 2020

PM Modi greets people, extends gratitude to farmers on the occasion of Onam

On the occasion of Onam, the Prime Minister shared a clip from his Mann Ki Baat, extending wishes to all those celebrating the festival. The Prime Minister took the time to also extend gratitude to the nation's farmers.

Aug 31, 2020

Farmers driven to debt as banks turn risk-averse during pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has been instructing banks to increase lending, but bankers say they are choosing to be cautious.

Aug 27, 2020

Sonu Sood on postponing JEE, NEET exams: This is an exam not only for students, but for Govt too

Actor Sonu Sood has urged the central government for postponing the exams of JEE and NEET exams 2020. He said that the tough time of COVID is an examination not only for students, but also for the govt.

Aug 26, 2020

Covid invasion halts India's rural recovery, longer economic slowdown on cards

The world's No.5 economy reports first-quarter GDP data on August 31 and, according to a poll, it is likely to have contracted 20% over April-June.

Aug 20, 2020

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Search Results for: farmers

Govt failed to control COVID, now creating food pandemic: Mamata Banerjee criticises farm bills

Karnataka legislative assembly commences: Govt and opposition spar over shortening session

Farm bill 2020 explained: Decoding MSP mystery for farmers

Ruckus in Rajya Sabha over YSRCP member's remark against Congress

'Don't be misled': PM Modi assures farmers as politics heats up over farm bills

Harsimrat Kaur Badal resigns in protest against farm bills; Narendra Singh Tomar assigned her portfolio

World Suicide Prevention Day: India's suicide rates are a cause for concern

South India's first Kisan Rail virtually flagged off by Andhra Pradesh CM

North Korea's failed response to Typhoon Mayask, Kim Jong-un vows strict action

Farmers' lives don't matter in India; 10,281 died by suicide in 2019 alone

Farmer hangs self in MP CM's home district; no CBI enquiry on this

PM Modi greets people, extends gratitude to farmers on the occasion of Onam

Farmers driven to debt as banks turn risk-averse during pandemic

Sonu Sood on postponing JEE, NEET exams: This is an exam not only for students, but for Govt too

Covid invasion halts India's rural recovery, longer economic slowdown on cards

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