The IMF believes the farm bills passed by the Indian government have the potential to represent a significant step forward for agricultural reforms, but a social safety net is needed to protect those who might be adversely impacted during the transition to the new system, a spokesperson of the global […]
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Farmers protesting will hold their ninth round of negotiations with Govt
Farmers protesting against the three central farm laws will hold their ninth round of negotiations with the Union government on Friday. The last round of talks on January 8 failed to end the impasse as the Centre has refused to rollback the laws farmers say will hurt their incomes. The […]
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Delhi borders remain closed as farmers’ protest continues in Singhu, Tikri
Vehicular movement between Delhi and its two neighbouring states Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (UP) remains disrupted as six borders connecting Haryana with Delhi are still completely closed while two key borders connecting the national capital with UP are partially closed because of the ongoing farmers’ protest that entered its 49th […]
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India’s top court orders stay on new farm laws that riled growers
India’s Supreme Court ordered an indefinite stay on Tuesday over the implementation of new agricultural laws that have triggered widespread protest from farmers, saying it would set up a panel to hear their objections. For more than a month, tens of thousands of farmers have camped on the outskirts of […]
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Supreme Court stays implementation of farm laws, forms 4-member panel
The Supreme Court on Tuesday put on hold the three contentious farm laws, which have triggered protests near Delhi, and said a committee would be formed to take over negotiations to end the crisis. “We will stay implementation of the three farm laws,” the bench headed by Chief Justice of […]
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Supreme Court to deliver verdict on farm laws today
A Chief Justice of India (CJI) SA Bobde-led bench on Monday asked the government if it was willing to pause the implementation of the laws. The bench said otherwise the court will do it, and also constitute a panel to examine the farmers’ grievances with the legislation. The Supreme Court […]