Tag: RT
Farmers' Protest: Why Making MSP Mandatory Is Problematic
The Narendra Modi government claims to give minimum support price (MSP) for crops to farmers at one and a half times the costs of production. On the other hand farmers are seeking a guarantee for procurement of crops on the MSP fixed by the government. But the toughest part about giving a guarantee on MSP is that a chunk of the government's budget will go into it. Experts point out that the government will need about Rs 17 lakh crore to procure all crops at the existing MSP. ....
Bollywood Drugs Probe: 2 NCB Officials Suspended
In a major embarrassment, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has suspended two officials from their Mumbai Zonal Unit for alleged suspicious role which enabled two accused get relief in the ongoing Bollywood-drugs mafia investigations, official sources said here on Thursday. ....
Congress Leaders Participate In Bharat Bandh In Andhra Pradesh
The Left and Congress party' leaders are participating in the Bharat Bandh (nationwide strike) called by farmers on Tuesday in Vijayawada. ....
Parthiv Patel Retires From All Forms Of Cricket
Wicketkeeper-batsman Parthiv Patel on Wednesday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. ....
At This Stage, Farmers' Protest Should Be Allowed, Says SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday unequivocally pronounced that it will not interfere with the farmers' protest as the right to protest is fundamental right, but emphasised on forming a committee comprising independent and impartial persons, including domain experts, to resolve the impasse between Centre and farmers unions. ....
Political Activities Prohibited In Delhi Till Dec 31: Police To HC On AAP Leaders' Plea
The Delhi Police on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that protests inside the national capital cannot be allowed currently as political activities are barred till December 31 in view of the prevailing situation amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. ....
Farmers To Observe ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’ Today In Tribute To Those Who Died During Protest
Farmers across the nation will mark Sunday, December 20, as ‘Shradhanjali Diwas’ to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the ongoing protests against the agriculture bills. Prayer meetings will be organised to recognise the sacrifices made by farmers since the protests started, farmers’ leaders have said, reiterating their demand for a rollback of the farm bills.....
Sharad Pawar Understands Farming Issues, Should Join The NDA: Athawale
Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar's track record as a leader of farmers would help the National Democratic Alliance, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said on Monday. ....
5 Passengers From UK Test Covid Positive At Delhi Airport
Five passengers from the UK who arrived here at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Monday night have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, sources told IANS on Tuesday. ....
ICC Men's Team Of The Decade: MS Dhoni Named ODI And T20 Captain, Virat Kohli Leads Test Team
The ICC, on Sunday, announced the T20I Team of the Decade on its much-awaited awards show. India’s World Cup-winning captain MS Dhoni has been named the leader and wicketkeeper of the XI while Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah are the other Indian cricketers who have found a place in the renowned list.....
