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Protesting farmers forced to take shower at odd hours, women stand in long
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): With farmers' protests against the agricultural laws at Singhu border enters the thirteenth day, the farmers -- both men and women -- who remain steadfast at the gates of Delhi share their ordeals.
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So-called intellectuals returning awards in support of farmers' protests a
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], December 7 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kamal Patel on Monday said those who are returning their awards in support of the farmers are not patriots.
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Doctor, fashion designer among people who join farmers' protests
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New Delhi [India], December 7 (ANI): A doctor and a fashion designer are among the people from different professions who joined the farmers' protest at the Singhu border on Monday.
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Sharad Pawar to meet President Kovind over farmers' protests
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 7 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar will meet President Ram Nath Kovind on December 9, over farmers' protests, said the NCP Maharashtra office.
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Kerala govt gave 40 pc higher subsidy on paddy than the Centre, says CPI (
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala)[India], December 5 (ANI): The CPI (M) is supporting the farmers' protests in Delhi and the Kerala government has given a 40 per cent higher subsidy on paddy than the Centre, said Kerala CPI (M) secretary A Vijayaraghavan on Saturday.
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Noida police diverts traffic towards DND flyway due to ongoing farmers' pr
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 5 (ANI): The Noida police on Saturday diverted traffic towards the DND (Delhi Noida Direct) flyway at the inter-state border after protesting farmers blocked the road leading to Delhi from here.
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Despite India's warning, Canadian PM once again comments on farmers' prote
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], December 5 (ANI): Despite India's warning to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over his earlier remarks on farmers' protests, the PM has once again commented that he "will always stand up for the right of peaceful protests".
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Opposition leaders, receivers of commissions behind farmers' protests: VK
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Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 1 (ANI): Amidst the ongoing farmers protest against the new agricultural laws, Union Minister VK Singh on Tuesday said that many of the people in pictures do not appear to be farmers and alleged that besides the opposition, people who get commissions a
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There is growing concern in other countries regarding farmers' protests, s
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Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 1 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said that the central government's decision to invite farmer unions for talks was a "step in the right direction", but added that it was taken too late.
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India calls Trudeau's comment 'ill informed', asks Canada not to misrepres
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New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): India on Tuesday reacted sharply to the "ill-informed" comments by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on farmers' protests in India and said the remarks are "unwarranted" especially when pertaining to internal affairs of a democratic country.
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Farmers protesting due to misconceptions, says Bihar CM
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Patna (Bihar) [India], November 30 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the farmers' protests are taking place on an account of misconceptions and dialogue should take place.
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Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka urge people to join 'Speak Up for Farmers' campaign
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New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday urged people to join the "Speak Up for Farmers" campaign, amid farmers' protests against the Central government's new farm laws.
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