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RBI raises collateral-free agricultural loan limit to Rs 2 lakh to support
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced an increase in the limit for collateral-free agricultural loans will be increased from Rs 1.6 lakh per borrower to Rs 2 lakh, effective from January 1, 2025.
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'Hamari awaz ko na kuchla jaye': Farmers' marching to Delhi appeal to poli
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A farmer leader at the site spoke to police through the barricades and said, "SP Sahab, we want to march to Delhi peacefully, we request you to not block our protest, please give us the road. We should be allowed to move ahead. Our voice should not be suppressed by these iron and stone ba
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"Farmers should listen to court, pause protests": Haryana Minister Anil Vi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The apex court on Friday asked the Union government and Punjab to ensure necessary medical aid is provided to farmer Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), who has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanouri border.
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Haryana govt suspends internet services from Dec 14-17 in parts of Ambala
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Haryana government has ordered a temporary suspension of mobile internet, SMS, and dongle services in the Ambala district from December 14-17 to prevent spread of misinformation and potential law-and-order disruptions following the "Delhi Kooch" call by farmers' organizations amid the
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'Jattha' of 101 farmers to march to Delhi today, says Farmer leader Sarwan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Sarwan Singh Pandher said, "The farmers' protest has now entered its 307th day. By noon today, our third 'Jattha of 101 farmers will depart for Delhi. The whole country is connected with us and supporting the protest, but our Prime Minister has remained silent about it an
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"Our group will move to Delhi at noon," Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday said that a group of farmers will proceed 'peacefully' towards Delhi as part of the protest.
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"Andhra government is cheating farmers," says YSRCP leader Lakshmi Parvath
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
YSRCP leader Lakshmi Parvathi accused Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh of "cheating" farmers, claiming that large quantities of paddy are still awaiting procurement.
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"We condemn statements made against Mallikarjun Kharge": Congress MP Digvi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"...When the rules are not being followed by the Chair itself, what can we expect from the Chairman (of Rajya Sabha)?... Opposition MPs are not being allowed to speak in Parliament...No action is being taken against the judge who spoke against the Constitution...The Chairman of Rajya Sabha h
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Farmers protest: SC asks Centre, Punjab to ensure medical aid to Dallewal
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Union government and Punjab to ensure necessary medical aid is provided to farmer Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the convener of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), who has been on a fast-unto-death at the Khanouri border.
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BJP disrespects Dalits and farmers,' Sanjay Singh criticises ruling party
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Friday slammed the BJP, accusing them of consistently disrespecting Dalits and the opposition. He further criticized the BJP's treatment of farmers, mentioning the use of tear gas and physical violence.
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AAP MP Sanjay Singh moves suspension of Business Notice in RS to discuss
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Friday gave suspension of business notice to discuss the Manipur situation in Rajya Sabha.
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"Govt cant make farmers protest fail," says Sarwan Singh Pandher as farmer
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Pandher said "I appeal to the residents of Punjab and Haryana to reach the Khanauri and Shambhu border in large numbers as our protest has completed 10 months. The government agencies are trying to create a confusion among people and are spreading among the people that the p
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