Repeal of farm laws 'unfortunate', says SC panel member

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on Friday to repeal the three farm laws has brought cheers to the agitating farmers' organisations.

However, Anil Ghanwat, a farm leader from Maharashtra who was one of the…

PM has shown remarkable statesmanship: Shah

New Delhi (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief J.P. Nadda on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to repeal the three farm laws. Shah said the Prime Minister has shown a 'remarkable statesmanship' and…

Amarinder thanks Modi, says look forward to work with BJP

Chandigarh (IANS) Former Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for repealing the three contentious agricultural laws and said he looked forward to working closely with the BJP-led Centre for the development…

Decision only because of upcoming polls: Priyanka

Lucknow (IANS) Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that the government had agreed to repeal the three farm laws only because it had understood that they would face reverses in the upcoming elections.

"After 600-700 farmers…

Mamata Banerjee congratulates farmers on their victory

Kolkata (IANS) After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Centre has decided to repeal the three controversial farm laws, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday congratulated the farmers on their huge victory.

Taking…

Modi announces repeal of 3 farm laws

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Centre has decided to repeal all three farm laws.

In an address to the nation, he said, "We have decided to repeal all three farm laws, will begin the procedure at the…

Heavy rainfall to lash K'taka for 2 more days, schools shut in 7 districts

Bengaluru (IANS) As heavy rains are predicted in Karnataka for 48 hours, the government has announced holidays for schools and colleges in seven districts, including Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural districts.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief…

China constructs new villages in Bhutan territory

New Delhi (IANS) China has constructed new villages in Bhutan territory near Doklam in the last one year, new satellite images have revealed.

The images show that four villages were built by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) in…

Recent reforms have made banks' financial health strong: PM

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Centre's banking reforms during the past six-to-seven years have supported the sector in "every way".

Addressing a conference themed 'Creating Synergies for Seamless…

Wearing mask can reduce Covid infection by 53%: Study

Sydney (IANS) While vaccinations are safe, effective and saving lives around the world against Covid, wearing masks is the most effective public health measure that can reduce the incidence of the deadly infectious disease by more than half, according…