The government stated that the next round of talks will take place when the unions are ready to accept the proposal of staying the laws. The 11th round of discussion held on Friday between the farmer union leaders and the...
According to various media reports, the meeting between the farmer unions on Thursday was a long discussion and there were difficulties to reach a consensus. On Thursday, farmer unions rejected the Central government’s offer to suspend the three controversial farm...
The second round of discussions between the farmer unions and police regarding the proposed January 26 tractor rally held today remained inconclusive. Farmers stood strong for their demand to take the tractor rally on Delhi’s Outer Ring Road. Delhi Police...
Bharatiya Kisan Mahapanchayat requested the reconstitution of the Supreme Court-appointed Farm Laws Committee because members expressed views in support of the farm laws. The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde responded to the public criticism against the Supreme Court-appointed committee...
It is that time of the year when Punjabi folk light bonfires to celebrate the festival of the harvest festival of Lohri. This year, some farmers and activists on the Delhi border "celebrated" it differently: by burning copies of the...
Seven US lawmakers write to Mike Pompeo to take up the issue with the Indian government Our Bureau Washington DC/Seattle On December 19, thousands gathered at Sacramento State to protest India’s new farming laws. “I think it’s about time …...
As farmers continue to protest near Delhi, the Modi government toughens its stand as it attacks the opposition and projects its pro-farmer image. But it fails to break the ice with the agitating groups. Our Bureau New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra...
The rich farmers if they want to help their brothers the small farmers, should create the distribution system for farm produce that is administered and maintained by the farmers only Col (Ret.) Virendra S Tavathia The Kisan Agitation in India...
Punjabi rendition created by 27-year-old goes viral amongst farm bill protestors in India. Called the anthem of resistance, "Bella Ciao" now has a brand-new Punjabi version called "Wapas Jao" ("Go back"), reflecting solidarity with the farmers’ protest. The song is...
Letter raises serious concerns on behalf of Sikh Americans and others with roots and land in India A group of seven prominent American lawmakers—one Republican and six Democrats including Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal—have written to US Secretary of State...
