Written by Harish Damodaran | New Delhi | Updated: September 21, 2020 12:23:43 pm Farmers walk through a rice field when they return after the day’s work in Prayagraj (AP) On many occasions, it is not the law, but what it seems to convey and the context in which it …
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TMC member Derek O’Brien attempts to break the Rule Book during the rampage at Rajya Sabha on Sunday. (Screenshot) Dismissing objections and pleas from the opposition, the government passed two key agricultural bills in Rajya Sabha on Sunday amid unprecedented scenes of chaos, confusion and uproar. Agitated members of the …
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The orotest farmers in Haryana will take place from 12 noon to 3pm. (Photo: Twiiter / CaptAjayYadav) “He (Harivansh) should safeguard democratic traditions, but instead, his attitude today damaged democratic traditions and processes. Therefore, we have decided to present a motion of censure against him,” ANI news agency quoted the …
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File photo of the proceedings at the Rajya Sabha. (PTI) While the BJP succeeded in getting the two bills it had introduced in the upper house through voice vote, it has hardly come out stronger from the entire process. Three regional heavyweights, their oldest ally, Akali Dal of Punjab, and …
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The Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) passed two controversial agricultural bills on Sunday amid uproar from opposition members. The bills have sparked protests from farmers in various places. The two bills, the Bill on Trade in Agricultural Products and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation), 2020, and the Agreement for the …
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Written by Santosh Singh | Patna | Updated: September 19, 2020 9:25:06 am Modi said that the passage of the bills has freed the farmers of “our annadatta” from the restrictions that bound them. (File / Photo PTI) Hailing the passage of two agrarian bills in Lok Sabha on Thursday …
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Amarinder Singh ordered the immediate withdrawal of a letter calling for a protest from the state government. Chandigarh (Punjab): Punjab’s Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh ordered the immediate withdrawal of an official letter that incorrectly claimed that the state government had organized some agricultural protests. “The Chief Minister of Punjab …
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LIVE Parliament Updates: The Monsoon Session is taking place amid strict protocols and precautions due to Covid-19. (PTI photo) Parliament updates LIVE On the fifth day of the truncated monsoon session of Parliament, Lok Sabha approved the supplementary demands for additional spending of Rs 2.35 lakh crore, including a cash …
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Written by Harikishan Sharma | New Delhi | Updated: September 19, 2020 7:59:42 am As of September 9, the number of wheat farmers using MSP during the 2020-21 rabi marketing season (RMS) reached 43.33 lakh, 22% more than last year’s 35.57 lakh. (Figurative) The number of wheat producers who availed …
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Written by Man Aman Singh Chhina | Chandigarh | Updated: September 18, 2020 9:09:14 pm Harsimrat Kaur Badal (right) shares the stage with her husband, Sukhbir Singh Badal (center) and Narendra Modi at a joint election rally. (File photo) HE resignation of Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union …
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