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According to the Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, the nationwide shutdown will start at 6 am and it will be in force up to 6 pm across the country on March 26 which marks four months of the farmer agitation at Delhis three borders -- Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri. (Photo: PTI)

'Bharat Bandh': Rail, road transport likely to be affected in parts of...

Farmer unions protesting against the three agri laws have called a complete 'Bharat Bandh'

26 March 2021 1:04 AM IST

In Rajya Sabha, Opposition parties had given notice under rule 267, calling for the suspension of business of the day to discuss the ongoing agitation by farmers on Delhi borders. (Twitter/ANI)

Rajya Sabha adjourned twice over discussion on rising fuel prices

The Congress MPs also raised the issue of the three farm laws and the farmers sitting in protest at Delhi's borders...

9 March 2021 8:21 AM IST

To call the worlds largest democracy only partly free is incontrovertible evidence of an attempt to subvert our sovereignty and integrity, an international conspiracy directed against the Indian state. (Photo: AFP)

Pavan Varma | Freedom, conspiracy and other anti-national sins

Frankly, in my view, Freedom House, the Washington based global democracy watchdog, should be booked by our...

7 March 2021 4:10 AM IST

The ongoing farmers agitation, which has had a special impact in some northern regions, including Haryana, has left the Khattar government reeling and the so-called sons-of-the-soil policy seems a desperate bid to recover some lost ground. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | To draw votes, Khattar's quota sacrifices growth

If the government forces companies to take steps that may impact employee productivity, then it forces companies to be...

6 March 2021 4:17 AM IST

A file picture of the farmers protest in Singhu Border ( Image Source: Prakash Singh/AFP)

Amit Shah to focus on talks with farmer unions

Farmers agitation has an important political aspect to it as elections to the UP and Punjab Assemblies are due in the...

14 Jun 2021 8:37 AM IST

BJP workers show a sword on a damaged vehicle after clash with farmers protesting against three farm laws, at Ghazipur border in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 30, 2021. (PTI Photo)

BJP men scuffle with farmers at Ghazipur

The farmers' leaders alleged that the episode was yet another conspiracy by the govt to quell their protests against the...

1 July 2021 1:32 AM IST

President Kovind also sought to address the concerns raised by protesting farmers unions against the three contentious farm laws, saying the series of agricultural marketing reforms will empower our annadata farmers and help them get better price for their produce. (Twitter)

Parliament is temple of indian democracy: the president

On the 75th Independence Day, the President referred to the second wave, and said the country is yet to come out of its...

15 Aug 2021 4:03 AM IST

Members of Bhartiya Kisan Union Ugrahan stop the Delhi-Shri Ganganagar Intercity Express during farmers Bharat Bandh against central governments three farm reform laws, at Daun Kalan village near Patiala, Monday, Sept. 27, 2021. (PTI)

Bharat Bandh hits Punjab, Haryana: mixed response elsewhere

The shutdown was almost complete in Punjab where transport services remained suspended during the entire bandh period

27 Sept 2021 3:27 PM IST

Farmers during their protest march against the central governments three farm reform laws, in Karnal, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021. (PTI)

NHRC notices to four govts, police chiefs over farmers protests...

There is an allegation that there is 'breach of the corona protocols by the agitating farmers at the protest sites'

14 Sept 2021 1:38 PM IST

Farmers during their sit-in protest continuing from yesterday after their Kisan Mahapanchayat, outside the Mini Secretariat in Karnal, Sept. 8, 2021. (PTI Photo)

Karnal standoff ends: Haryana govt orders probe into Aug 28 incident

The probe will be completed within a month and former SDM Ayush Sinha will remain on leave during the time

11 Sept 2021 12:38 PM IST

Farmers during their sit-in protest demanding action against IAS officer Ayush Sinha over police lathi-charge on the protesting farmers in August, outside the Mini Secretariat in Karnal, Sept. 9, 2021. (PTI)

Karnal standoff: Another round of talks between farmers, officials...

Some senior leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha are expected to take part in the Saturday's meeting

11 Sept 2021 7:06 AM IST

Activist Yogendra Yadav with farmers during their sit-in protest continuing from yesterday after their Kisan Mahapanchayat, outside the Mini Secretariat in Karnal, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021. (PTI)

Haryana govt extends suspension of mobile Internet services in Karnal

Order said that the suspension of mobile Internet services was ordered to stop the spread of misinformation and rumours...

9 Sept 2021 11:40 AM IST