Category: Delhi
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Farmers Organize Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan Amid Tight Security
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a collective of farmers’ groups, is gearing up to hold a significant ‘Kisan Mazdoor Mahapanchayat’ at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan with the intention of escalating their ongoing struggle against the central government’s policies. Delhi Police has sanctioned the assembly with strict conditions, capping the participant count at 5,000 and forbidding tractor…
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PM Modi Inaugurates Dwarka Expressway: A Major Leap in India’s Infrastructure
In a momentous event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, setting into motion a major infrastructural advancement that aims to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion between Delhi and Gurugram along National Highway-48. The launch was part of a broader initiative where PM Modi also inaugurated and laid…
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Delhi Police Officer Suspended for Assaulting Men Offering Namaz
A Delhi Police officer, identified as Manoj Kumar Tomar, faced suspension and disciplinary actions subsequent to a recorded incident where he was observed attacking a small congregation offering namaz on a roadside. Circulating videos capturing the events displayed the officer attempting to disperse the group praying near a neighborhood mosque and using physical force against…
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March of Unrest and Development: Farmers Resume ‘Delhi Chalo’, PM Modi Inaugurates RRTS Extension, and More
The ‘Delhi Chalo’ march has recommenced, bringing farmers back on the roads with intentions to revitalize their protests with a ‘Rail Roko’ activation on March 10. As the march picks up momentum, Delhi Police have stepped up their game, implementing stringent security measures across the city’s pivotal transport hubs. These security teams, comprising trained officers,…
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Responds to ED’s Eighth Summons Amidst Delhi Excise Policy Probe
Arvind Kejriwal, the current Chief Minister of Delhi and member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has addressed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) most recent summons, pertaining to an investigatory probe into alleged misconduct in the Delhi excise policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. In his response, Kejriwal has agreed to comply with questioning but asserts…
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Noida Police Issued Advisory in Anticipation of Farmers’ Tractor Marches
With the rally planned by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), the Noida Police have taken preemptive measures by issuing a traffic advisory for commuters near the Delhi-Noida border area. Their advisories include alternative routes to avoid the congestion expected due to the tractor march. The BKU intends to parade tractors…
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Renewed Farmer Protests Ignite Following Young Farmer’s Death at Punjab-Haryana Border
The untimely demise of a young farmer, who lost his life in clashes with security forces at the interstate border between Punjab and Haryana, has sparked yet another wave of protests among the agricultural community. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a collective of over forty farmers’ unions, has thrown its full support behind the growing…
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Escalation and Solidarity: Farmers’ Protests Intensify Amidst Clashes and Calls for Action
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a key group in the ongoing farmers’ protests, has scheduled a crucial meeting to plot further actions. Tensions rose after clashes at the Punjab-Haryana border. A march titled ‘Dilli Chalo’ was halted temporarily when a 21-year-old protester named Subhkaran Singh allegedly died, and injuries were reported among 12 police officers.…
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Farmers Resume ‘Delhi Chalo’ March Amidst Security Clampdown
Farmers steadfast in their quest for guaranteed crop prices and other demands, prepare to recommence their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march towards the national capital today. Prevailing discussions with the government have not borne fruit, compelling the farmers to take up their cause once more. Equipped with gas masks and reinforced gear, participants are resolved to cross…
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Farmers Reboot ‘Delhi Chalo’ March Amid Failed Negotiations with Government
In the wake of unsuccessful negotiations, farmers from Punjab, under various unions including the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha and Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), have decisively rejected the Centre’s proposal concerning the procurement of pulses, maize, and cotton at minimum support prices (MSP) for a duration of five years under a contract system. Despite the goverment’s efforts…
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Rain Showers Grace National Capital and Northern Regions of India
Late Tuesday night, the national capital was greeted with light rainfall in various areas including Mandi House, RK Puram, and along the Indraprastha Road near Nizamuddin flyover towards Bhairon Marg, as well as on Kartavya Path. Visuals were captured of rain lashing parts of the city during these unseasonal showers. The weather event was driven…
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Negotiations Between Farmers and Government Continue Amid Protests for Fair Pricing
Negotiations between protesting farmers and a government delegation have seen some progress after a fourth meeting concluded late last night. The deadlock had escalated into a significant faceoff at the Punjab-Haryana border last week. Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced post-meeting in Chandigarh that the government proposes to buy pulses, maize, and cotton from Punjab farmers…