Delhi tractor rally violence: 38 FIRs, over 80 arrests so far; next meet with Centre on Feb 2

The Delhi Police have so far registered 38 cases and arrested 84 people in connection with the violence during a tractor parade by farmers here on Republic Day, officials said on Saturday. The tractor march by farmers protesting against the three recent agriculture laws had turned violent, leading to chaotic scenes on the streets of the national capital on Republic Day. Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the parade. Many of them, driving tractors, reached the Red Fort and entered the monument.

The Delhi Police have so far registered 38 cases and arrested 84 people in connection with the violence during a tractor parade by farmers here on Republic Day, officials said on Saturday. The tractor march by farmers protesting against the three recent agriculture laws had turned violent, leading to chaotic scenes on the streets of the national capital on Republic Day. Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police during the parade. Many of them, driving tractors, reached the Red Fort and entered the monument. January 31, 2021 at 09:42AM https://ift.tt/2MJxkNF

No question of closing door on talks with govt about farm laws: Samyukta Kisan Morcha

There is no question of farmer organisations closing the door on talks with the government, said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday, adding they had noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements made earlier in the day about the Centre standing by its offer. In a statement signed by farmer leader Darshan Pal, the SKM said that it would continue to seek a full repeal of the three farm laws and a legal entitlement guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP).

There is no question of farmer organisations closing the door on talks with the government, said the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Saturday, adding they had noted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements made earlier in the day about the Centre standing by its offer. In a statement signed by farmer leader Darshan Pal, the SKM said that it would continue to seek a full repeal of the three farm laws and a legal entitlement guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP). January 31, 2021 at 08:38AM https://ift.tt/39w9EFw

Delhi wakes up to foggy morning; air quality 'very poor'

Delhi woke up to a foggy morning on Sunday with a temperature dip in several parts of the national capital. According to the Regional Meteorological Department of Delhi, the maximum temperature in the city touched 22 degrees Celsius on Saturday and the minimum touched 4 degrees Celsius. As minimal temperatures continued to shiver Delhites, many parts of the city reported low visibility.

Delhi woke up to a foggy morning on Sunday with a temperature dip in several parts of the national capital. According to the Regional Meteorological Department of Delhi, the maximum temperature in the city touched 22 degrees Celsius on Saturday and the minimum touched 4 degrees Celsius. As minimal temperatures continued to shiver Delhites, many parts of the city reported low visibility. January 31, 2021 at 09:21AM https://ift.tt/2YBn78F

Centre aims to provide adequate health, education to every child by 2022: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motto is to provide adequate health, education, and nutritional facility to every child and safety to women in the country by the year 2022.

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's motto is to provide adequate health, education, and nutritional facility to every child and safety to women in the country by the year 2022. January 31, 2021 at 09:31AM https://ift.tt/2YrRO0h

Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown

Cindy had a comfortable lifestyle in Hong Kong: she owned several properties with her husband, they had a good business going. But last year she made up her mind to leave it all behind and move her family to Britain, and not even a global pandemic was going to sway her decision.

Cindy had a comfortable lifestyle in Hong Kong: she owned several properties with her husband, they had a good business going. But last year she made up her mind to leave it all behind and move her family to Britain, and not even a global pandemic was going to sway her decision. January 31, 2021 at 08:46AM https://ift.tt/36sYFuz

Union Budget 2021: Real estate sector keen on infrastructure status, tax incentives for home buyers

The real estate sector, which took a hard hit due to COVID-19, is pinning hopes on the union budget to be presented on Monday for easing regulatory norms and for steps that will help in the completion of pending projects and the sale of build-up houses. The sector has also been demanding infrastructure status.

The real estate sector, which took a hard hit due to COVID-19, is pinning hopes on the union budget to be presented on Monday for easing regulatory norms and for steps that will help in the completion of pending projects and the sale of build-up houses. The sector has also been demanding infrastructure status. January 31, 2021 at 09:07AM https://ift.tt/3alEOhZ

Ideological fight with govt, will return home when new farm laws are repealed: Rakesh Tikait

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers, as to why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they “will not let the government bow its head” before the world. Tikait appeared to make the conciliatory offer to the government amid swelling support for farmers' stir with hundreds of villagers pouring in at the key protest site, Gazipur’s UP Gate on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border.

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait on Saturday asked the Centre to explain to farmers, as to why it does not want to repeal the three farm laws, while promising it that they “will not let the government bow its head” before the world. Tikait appeared to make the conciliatory offer to the government amid swelling support for farmers' stir with hundreds of villagers pouring in at the key protest site, Gazipur’s UP Gate on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. January 31, 2021 at 08:09AM https://ift.tt/2YuGZui