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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Feb 24, 2021, 20:57:57 IST

Farmers protest live updates: Govt committed to double farmers' income, says Tomar

The government and unions representing farmers, who have been camping at Delhi's border for about three months in protest against the three laws that they see will end state procurement of crops at MSP, have held 11 rounds of talks, the last being on January 22. Stay with TOI for live updatesRead Less

20:57 (IST) Feb 24

A petition was filed before the Supreme Court on Wednesday seeking to set up statutory commissions for farmers at the national and the state levels to safeguard the fundamental and legal rights of tillers and the farm community in the country.

20:04 (IST) Feb 24

Bharatiya Kisan Union president Naresh Tikait on Wednesday called defence minister Rajnath Singh a “caged parrot” and said the farmers' issues could be resolved if he is given the freedom to talk with them.

18:43 (IST) Feb 24

Samyukta Kisan Morcha writes to President Kovind demanding end to 'repression' on farmers

On the occasion of 'Daman Pratirodh Diwas' marked by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday, the umbrella body of protesting farmer unions sent a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind, demanding an end to repression on the protesting farmers and their supporters.

18:33 (IST) Feb 24

The Centre has extended period of paramilitary forces' deployment in Haryana till February 28 for law and order duties during farmers' agitation

14:57 (IST) Feb 24

The govt is committed to double farmers' income and work towards agriculture's welfare. Discussions have been held many times, if they have a point to raise even now, we're ready to discuss.

Agriculture minister NS Tomar on Tikait's remark about 40 lakh tractors march

12:02 (IST) Feb 24

Why not establish an agriculture research centre in Parliament premises, grow crops there & decide their rates according to profit/loss after harvesting.

Rakesh Tikait, BKU (ANI)

12:01 (IST) Feb 24

Govt dispels Swaminathan report & thinks that too much crop rate (MSP) is being asked for.

Rakesh Tikait, BKU (ANI)

11:24 (IST) Feb 24

Speaking at a farmers' rally in Sikar in Rajasthan, Tikait said, "Our next call will be for a march to Parliament. We will tell them before marching. This time it won't be just 4 lakh tractors but 40 lakh tractors will go there if farm laws are not taken back."

11:21 (IST) Feb 24

Adjourning the matter for tomorrow, the court also noted the public prosecutor's submission that Shantanu has interim protection till 26th February.

11:21 (IST) Feb 24

A Delhi court seeks a response from Delhi Police on anticipatory bail moved by Shantanu Muluk, co-accused in the ongoing 'Toolkit' case.

21:19 (IST) Feb 23

Climate activist Disha Ravi, arrested by Delhi Police in connection with toolkit case, released from Tihar Jail: Official

20:07 (IST) Feb 23

It's not about gathering crowd, it's people's and farmers' voices. It's duty of government and PM to listen to them and make an effort to resolve their issues. Using derogatory terms for farmers is a sin. Those who form government have the duty to listen to them: Priyanka Gandhi

20:03 (IST) Feb 23

Aim of BJP govt is to destroy farmers' market, says Rahul

"The first one destroys the farmers market. The second one is to allow the richest to procure as much as grain and unlimited hoarding.These two laws allow them to control the price of grains and vegetables," he alleged.

19:00 (IST) Feb 23

UP farmers to observe fast, send messages to PM till demands are met: Farmer leader V M Singh

"Five farmers from each village in Uttar Pradesh will observe a fast from 9 am to 5 pm. At 3 pm, these farmers will record two-minute messages, introducing themselves to Prime Minister Modi and sharing their grievances on the new farms laws, which will be uploaded on our website," Singh said at a press conference here.

18:11 (IST) Feb 23

Citizens are conscience keepers of govt. They cannot be jailed simply because they choose to disagree with state policies: Court

17:39 (IST) Feb 23

Creation of a WhatsApp group or being editor of an innocuous Toolkit is not an offence: Delhi court on Disha Ravi

17:28 (IST) Feb 23

Delhi court sends actor-activist Deep Sidhu, arrested in connection with Red Fort violence on Republic Day, to 14-day judicial custody

17:28 (IST) Feb 23

The court also said that she shall not leave the country without court's permission.

17:22 (IST) Feb 23

As a condition to granting bail to Disha Ravi, the court instructed her to continue to cooperate with the ongoing investigations & join the investigation as and when summoned