Tag: protest
Delayed Compliance 'meaningless', IT Secretary Tells Twitter
The Indian government on Wednesday expressed displeasure over Twitter's delayed compliance on its order to remove "provocative" tweets amid the ongoing farmers' protests. ....
Not At This Stage: SC On Activist Akhil Gogoi's Bail Plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to entertain a plea by farmers' rights activist Akhil Gogoi in a case pertaining to anti-CAA protests in Assam in 2019. ....
Amul Chief Says New Farm Laws Are Good, Only Doubts Need To Be Put To Rest
Communication, flexibility and adequate tweaking of the law to ensure that the big corporates do not reap the benefits and monopolise the situation are the need of the hour to end the impasse over the three farm laws, R.S, Sodhi, Managing Director of Amul said, adding that farm reforms are critical for the economy. ....
Jharkhand Locals Protest In Delhi Against Rihanna's Beauty Brand
A protest was staged by a group of Jharkhand locals outside the DLF Promenade Mall here against international popstar Rihanna's cosmetic brand, Fenty Beauty. ....
Tough Sail For BJP In Punjab Municipal Polls Amid Farmers' Protests
"BJP people are advised not to trouble us by ringing the door bell," reads an advisory at the gate of a house in Punjab amidst the protest of farmers. ....
Farmers' Protest: Rakesh Tikait Hails Delhi Court's Verdict On Sedition
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday hailed the decision of a Delhi Court, which said the 'sedition law cannot be invoked to silence the protesters'. ....
Farmers Demand Independent Judicial Inquiry On January 26 Incident
Farmers agitating against the Centre's three farm laws at Singhu village have demanded a judicial inquiry into the January 26 incident and the role of the Delhi Police regarding the matter. ....
'Rail Roko' Protests Hit Train Operations In Bihar
In support of Rail Roko call given by farmer leaders, opposition parties in Bihar organised massive protests at several places in the state on Thursday to disrupt train services. ....
Patole Row: Congress Says It Won't Stop Shooting Or Release Of Films
A day after Maharashtra state President Nana Patole said that Congress workers will not allow shooting and release of films by Amitabh Bachhan and Akshay Kumar, Congress Chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said that the party respects freedom of speech but raised questions about the two actors. ....
Foodgrain Production Rose Over 18% In Past 5 Years
Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said that the production of foodgrains in the country surged over 18 per cent in the past five years with a rise in productivity by 15 per cent. ....
