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Govt invites farmers for fresh talks to end deadlock
The letter, written by Joint Secretary, Agriculture, Vivek Aggarwal to the farmers' representatives who had earlier participated in talks with the government, said: "Please provide a list of apprehensions and give appropriate dates so fresh talks can be initiated in Vigyan Bhavan so that the protest ends soon."
Farmers fear new laws will end MSP, govt procurement: Harish Rawat
"The matter is between the government and the farmers. Why is the government seeking to give the opposition this opportunity," Rawat, who is the party's Punjab in-charge, told IANS in an interview.
Next WB CM will be 'son of soil' if BJP wins: Amit Shah
"I assure you that the next CM of Bengal will definitely be a son of the soil when the BJP comes to power next year. The next CM nominee will be a Bengali only," Shah told media persons in Bolpur.
Telangana urges Centre to release Rs 1,204 cr under MGNREGS
State Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, Errabelli Dayakar Rao has written a letter to Union Rural Development, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and Panchayati Raj Minister Narendra Singh Tomar, urging him to expedite the release of the pending amount so as to complete the ongoing works and creation of assets under MGNREGS.
Shah holds grand roadshow in Bengal
The roadshow in Bolpur started from Hanuman Mandir on Stadium Road and continued till it reached Bolpur Circle. "We will form the government in Bengal with more than 200 Assembly seats. Many people are joining BJP in Bengal to voice protest against Mamata Banerjee-led state government's misrule," said Shah.
'Felt extremely blessed': PM Modi's surprise visit to Gurudwara Rakabganj
People of the Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee were surprised to see Modi present on the premises. There was neither any security nor barricading arrangements made on the roads during the Prime Minister's unscheduled visit.
Will take over toll plazas, bang utensils during 'Mann ki Baat': Farmers
Addressing a joint press conference at the Singhu Border as their protests against the three new farm laws entered the 25th day, the farmers unions said: "On December 27, PM (Narendra) Modi will speak in 'Mann ki Baat' but we want to appeal to all of you to bang utensils till the time the PM is speaking."
One who fights the farmer, fights God: Cong's Harish Rawat warns Centre
As the farmers' agitation entered the 25th day on Sunday, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister and general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Harish Rawat visited one of the protest sites here on the Delhi border, warning the Central government, saying "the one who will fight the farmer, will fight with God".
BSF nabs Pak fisherman for intruding into Indian territory
The Border Security Force (BSF) has apprehended a Pakistani fisherman for intruding into Indian territory while taking advantage of rough seas and restricted visibility in Gujarat, the central paramilitary force said on Sunday.
Uttar Pradesh's 'Dead Man' to come alive on big screen
Lal Bihari 'Mritak', 65, a resident of Azamgarh district, remained "dead" in revenue records for 19 years and had to battle all this time before he could be declared "alive".
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