KERALA GOVT PROTESTS IN DELHI

Delhi water crisis: Congress workers hold 'Matka phod' protest in Krishna Nagar; say 'govts connived with tanker mafia'

NDA govt at Centre 'crippled'; opposition dealt fatal blow to BJP: Rahul Gandhi

"The truth is, what we have today is a crippled government (at the Centre). It has been beaten so badly by the INDIA bloc that it cannot walk straight. It is certainly not a government which is capable of leading the country," he said at a public meeting at Kalpetta in Wayanad district of the state.

Malayalam star Suresh Gopi scoffs at rumours of resigning from Modi's govt, lambasts media for 'grossly incorrect' reports

​ In a Facebook post, Gopi said that it is a matter of pride for him to be in the Council of Ministers of the Modi government and to represent the people of Kerala.

Kerala govt rejects opposition demand to register corruption case into liquor policy row

Kerala's Left government rejected opposition UDF's demand to register a corruption case regarding alleged liquor policy amendment. Chief Minister Vijayan dismissed claims in the state assembly. Opposition protested and demanded investigation and resignations, leading to a House boycott. Congress accuses LDF of bribery, while Left denied discussing any policy changes. There was a controversy over an audio clip suggesting bribes from bar owners. sparking further calls for action.

Water crisis in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal seeks BJP's help; LG blames AAP govt for 'mismanagement'

Saxena recited a 200-year-old couplet by Mirza Ghalib, 'Umra bhar Ghalib yehi bhool karta raha, dhool chehre par thi aur aaina saaf karta raha', and slammed the AAP dispensation for blaming other states for the current situation.

BJP workers protest against AAP over Delhi water crisis, accuse govt of tanker mafia

BJP workers protested against Aam Aadmi Party over a water crisis in Delhi, accusing AAP of involvement with Tanker mafias. BJP leaders argued that AAP profits from selling water and exploits residents. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva criticised AAP's mismanagement and claimed there is no water shortage. Delhi government filed a petition seeking additional water supply from neighboring states.

Ladakh at receiving end of worst of Modi govt's 'Anyay Kaal' : Jairam Ramesh

The Congress accuses the Modi government of neglecting Ladakh, alleging mistreatment and lack of representation. Jairam Ramesh highlights ongoing protests over land and water rights, criticizing the government's silence and downgrading Ladakh to a Union Territory without a legislature. He warns against corporate exploitation of Ladakh's resources, blaming the government for security compromises with China.

Protesting Tamil Nadu farmers try climbing mobile tower in Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Protesting farmers said around 100 farmers from Tamil Nadu participated in the demonstration. The farmers said they are demanding a doubling of their income from farm produce, a pension of Rs 5,000, individual insurance, and interlinking of all rivers in India.

Arrest of Arvind Kejriwal to divert attention from electoral bonds scam: Kerala CM Vijayan

The chief minister said when the idea of electoral bonds was floated, the CPI(M) had opposed it as it was a tool for corruption and moved the Supreme Court against it.

Arvind Kejriwal Arrested: Can a CM run govt from jail? Can LG seek President's rule? Here is what may happen next

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested yesterday in the Delhi liquor policy case. This marks the second arrest of an opposition CM within two months, following Jharkhand's Hemant Soren. Despite AAP's insistence on Kejriwal's continuation, legal experts suggest possible complications, with potential successors including Atishi and Saurabh Bharadwaj. The Lieutenant Governor's intervention could lead to President's rule, echoing historical precedents of CM arrests.

CAA Rules: Security tightened in Delhi after Govt notifies Citizenship (Amendment) Act rules

Delhi police has heightened security in areas like Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar following the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA), which sparked protests. Police are closely monitoring 43 hotspots in northeast Delhi to maintain law and order. They're also watching social media to prevent rumors. Security has increased around educational institutions like Jamia Millia Islamia. Similar measures are being taken in other parts of India, including Assam, where opposition parties plan to protest against the CAA rules.

Govt focussed on polls, not paying attention to farmers' demands: Farmer leader Pandher

Pandher said farmer leaders will discuss among themselves and decide on their future course of action. The march was put on hold for two days after 21-year-old Shubhkaran Singh was killed and around 12 police personnel were injured in clashes at the Khanauri border point on the Punjab-Haryana border on February 21.

Punjab govt should answer how Haryana Police entered state: Gen Secy of Progressive Farmers Front

14,000 people, 1,200 tractors at Shambhu border, MHA tells Punjab govt; asks it to take action

Protesting farmers have been staying put at Shambhu and Khanauri points on Punjab's border with Haryana after their 'Delhi Chalo' march to press the Centre for various demands, including a legal guarantee of minimum support price (MSP) for crops, was stopped by security forces which led to clashes last week.

View: Modi govt needs to give a better deal to farmers as tear gas vs tractors fight unleashes another showdown

Farmers protest: Farmers in India are demanding that minimum support prices (MSPs) be codified as a legal right, as they fear that the government is moving towards scrapping the six-decade-old price mechanism. The farmers' revolt poses a challenge to the political establishment in an election year, as agriculture employs a significant portion of the country's workforce. The issue highlights the need for formal employment opportunities to absorb excess rural labor and reduce dependence on state resources for food supply.

Rahul Gandhi on Farmer protests: INDIA bloc govt would pass law guarantee MSP

Mallikarjun Kharge attacks Modi govt for curbing voice of farmers

In 10 years, Kharge said, the Modi government has broken three promises made to food providers of the country. These were, he added, doubling of farmers' income by 2022, implementation of input costs plus 50 per cent in accordance with the Swaminathan report and the grant of legal status to MSP.

Farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march: Modi govt should accept protesters' demand, says Owaisi

Farmers' protest: Stubborn approach of govt proving to be dangerous, says BKU chief Naresh Tikait

On the proposed February 16 bandh call given by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) and various other organisations, Tikait said school vans, vehicles carrying patients and military vehicles will be exempted. The problems should be resolved through talks, he added.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, colleagues allege 'economic discrimination' by Centre; protest in Delhi

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leads protest in Delhi against Centre's alleged economic discrimination towards the state. Joined by CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwat Mann, along with other leaders, Vijayan vows to preserve federal structure and demand equal treatment for states. The protest comes amidst an ongoing probe into Vijayan's daughter's IT firm. Vijayan accuses Centre of squeezing Kerala financially and using tactics like ED summons and governor interference against opposition-led states.

Kerala's economy will be worse than Sri Lankan economic crisis: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Kerala govt protests in Delhi against Centre's alleged discrimination, calls 8th Feb 'red letter day'

Kerala’s Pinarayi Vijayan to protest in Delhi over “financial embargo” from Centre, day after Siddaramaiah’s sit in

Vijayan will become the second chief minister in two days to take his regime to Delhi to strike, a day after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s sit-in at the same location for the same cause.