Tag: protest
Rahul Gandhi Extends Support To Farmers' 'chakka Jam'
The Congress on Saturday extended its support to farmers' planned three hours 'chakka jam' (road blockage) over the three farm laws.....
Mia Khalifa: 'How Can One Claim The Largest Protest In History Is All Paid Actors'
Lebanese-American former adult star Mia Khalifa tweeted early on Tuesday taking a dig at allegations that foreign celebrities were being paid to tweet in favour of the farmers protest in India. ....
Republic Day Violence: Deep Sidhu Sent To 7-day Police Custody
A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Punjabi actor-activist Deep Sidhu, accused in the Republic Day violence case, to seven days' police custody. ....
Respect Indian Laws If You Want To Do Business: Govt Tells Twitter, Facebook
The Centre on Thursday categorically said in the Rajya Sabha that action will be taken against Social Media platforms if fake news and violence is spread through it. ....
Activists In Jail, Terrorists On Bail: Shashi Tharoor On Disha Ravi's Arrest
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has reacted sharply to the arrest of Disha Ravi, the 21-year-old activist from Bengaluru, for her alleged involvement in sharing the 'toolkit' related to the farmers' protests. ....
'Rail Roko Andolan' To Be Held On Feb 18, Says Rakesh Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union Spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Wednesday said the 'Rail Roko Andolan' would take place on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. across the country. ....
Two Held From Jammu In Red Fort Violence Case
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested two more accused in the Red Fort violence case from Jammu. ....
Congress Says BJP Diverting From Real Issues By Attacking Rahul Gandhi
After controversy erupted following Rahul Gandhi's statement in Kerala on Tuesday, the Congress on Wednesday said that the BJP is diverting from the real issues about rising oil prices, inflation, Chinese intrusion and farmers protest. ....
Farmers Worried As Numbers Fall At Protest Sites
More than three months have passed since the farmers agitation began. At present the number of people at the Ghazipur Border appears to be thinning, particularly in the last one month. In fact this has been the case at the sites of protest on Delhi's borders ever since the violence on Republic Day, January 26. At the Ghazipur Border in particular, the numbers have reduced signficantly compared to the same date last month. ....
Farmers Movement Poses Problems For NHAI, Delays Highway Projects
With the farmers' protest continuing at the Ghazipur Border on National Highway 24, it is turning into a nuisance for the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Officials say the completion of some projects has been hit. Also, the maintenance of the highway is also being affected. ....
