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The Akalis, who have been the major political voice of the Sikhs, have not been in the forefront of the agitation now that they walked out of the government and the NDA on the very same issue.(Representational Photo: PTI)

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Why Akali Dal's voice is missing in...

It is not clear what the equation is between the Akalis and the leaders of the farmers' unions

17 Jan 2021 4:06 AM IST

The next round of talks has been scheduled on Tuesday, January 19, the day when the Supreme Court-appointed committee was due to start its consultations with stakeholders to end the impasse. (Photo:PTI)

Farm talks stuck after 9 rounds, next round on January 19

One of the major challenges before the govt is to ensure that the farmers call off their proposed tractor march to Delhi...

16 Jan 2021 1:27 AM IST

The agitating farmers on Wednesday received a boost as a delegation of 1,000-odd Kerala farmers aligned with the All India Kisan Sabhas Kerala unit decided to join the agitation at Delhi border on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Farmers burn farm law copies to mark protest

The farmers' agitation entered its 50th day on Wednesday

14 Jan 2021 4:32 AM IST

Indian farmers protesting new agriculture laws hold a meeting at the Delhi-Haryana state border, Monday, Nov. 30, 2020. (AP)

Supreme Court stays implementation of 3 controversial farm laws

The farmer unions, however, were not pleased and reiterated that they will not participate in the court-ordered...

13 Jan 2021 1:49 AM IST

The court is likely to pronounce orders on Tuesday on issues related to the farm laws and the farmers protests at Delhis borders and may take a call on setting up a committee headed by a former Chief Justice of India to find ways to resolve the impasse. (Photo:AFP)

Supreme Court hints at stay on 3 farm laws

As the farmer's protest entered Day 48, CJ SA Bobde expressed anguish over the govt's failure to resolve the strike by...

11 Jan 2021 11:55 PM IST

Majority of the Punjabi singers have supported the farmers in the ongoing protest. (Photo:PTI)

Harbhajan Mann, Jazzy B, Rabbi Shergill take the stage at Tikri border

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker, who has been vocal about her support for the farmers movement, was also present at the...

10 Jan 2021 12:43 AM IST

Farmers, with more than 5,000 tractors and other vehicles, have again showed to the world that they are united, focused, tireless, and firm in their resolve. (Photo: AP)

Farmers agitating against new agri laws take out tractor march

These marches were a rehearsal for their proposed Jan 26 Kisan parade to the national capital from different parts of...

8 Jan 2021 4:13 AM IST

The protests by the farmers at the border points in the national capital demanding the repeal of the three new farm laws began on November 28. (Photo: AP)

Supreme Court: Are farmers protected from Covid-19?

The SC asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, whether the protesting farmers are protected from...

8 Jan 2021 4:55 AM IST

Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and some other parts of the country have been camping at several Delhi border points since November 28, demanding repeal of the farm laws, a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops and other two issues. (Photo:PTI)

Undeterred by cold weather, rains, farmers protest against laws to...

The deadlock continues as the seventh round of talks between the farmers and centre remained inconclusive

7 Jan 2021 1:18 AM IST

The bench issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on Sharmas plea which has alleged that the Central government has no locus under the Constitution to frame these laws. (Photo:PTI)

SC to hear pleas against farm laws, issues related to farmers' protest...

The top court was hearing a plea filed by advocate M L Sharma challenging the farm laws

7 Jan 2021 1:07 AM IST

If the government is serious, and if farmers welfare is its priority, then it should keep the laws in abeyance, sit with them and draft new ones that address their concerns. (Photo:PTI)

AA Edit | Scrap laws, ask farmers, don't skip due process

As for the farm laws, the government has done too little to take the stakeholders into confidence

7 Jan 2021 4:28 AM IST

The farmers have threatened to hold a rally on January 26 if their demand for repeal of the three laws and a legal guarantee on the MSP are not met (Image: PTI)

Government-farmers talks inconclusive as unions firm in seeking repeal...

The next round of discussions to resolve the deadlock over laws enacted in September last year will be held on January 8

5 Jan 2021 4:30 AM IST