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Leader of farmers: Dallewal's role in the struggle for agricultural reform

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a prominent farmer leader and the president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), ended his indefinite hunger strike on Sunday after 131 days. He began hunger strike on November 26, 2024. The aim was to push for a legal guarantee on minimum support prices (MSP) for crops and raise awareness about various issues pertaining to farmers. While Dallewal has now called off his fast, he said that the farmers' protest will continue.

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Ram Navami celebrations peaceful in Bengal, TMC leaders also participate in processions

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US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week

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Centre set to surpass FY25 capex target of Rs 10.18 lakh crore

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HM Amit Shah arrives on three-day J&K visit (Lead)

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Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Leader of farmers: Dallewal's role in the struggle for agricultural reform

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a prominent farmer leader and the president of the Bhartiya Kisan Union (Ekta Sidhupur), ended his indefinite hunger strike on Sunday after 131 days. He began hunger strike on November 26, 2024. The aim was to push for a legal guarantee on minimum support prices (MSP) for crops and raise awareness about various issues pertaining to farmers. While Dallewal has now called off his fast, he said that the farmers' protest will continue.

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti with immense devotion and grandeur, marking a landmark moment for cultural and spiritual harmony in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Team 'JAAT' celebrates Ram Navami with the 'Oh Rama Shri Rama' song in Varanasi

Team 'JAAT' celebrates Ram Navami with the 'Oh Rama Shri Rama' song in Varanasi

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The team of the highly anticipated action film "JAAT" celebrated the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami in grand style at the iconic Namo Ghat in Varanasi.

2008 Malegaon blast: Spl court judge transferred ahead of verdict (Photo for representation)

2008 Malegaon blast: Spl court judge transferred before verdict

Mumbai, April 6 (IANS) The judge of a special NIA court, A.K. Lahoti, hearing the 2008 Malegaon (Maharashtra) blast case has been named in the transfer list of district judges issued by the Bombay High Court.

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Jagjit Singh Dallewal

Leader of farmers: Dallewal's role in the struggle for agricultural reform

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

Team 'JAAT' celebrates Ram Navami with the 'Oh Rama Shri Rama' song in Varanasi

Team 'JAAT' celebrates Ram Navami with the 'Oh Rama Shri Rama' song in Varanasi

2008 Malegaon blast: Spl court judge transferred ahead of verdict (Photo for representation)

2008 Malegaon blast: Spl court judge transferred before verdict

Rashmika's 'Dear Dairy' entry describes a wholesome birthday filled with love

Rashmika's 'Dear Diary' entry describes a wholesome birthday filled with love

US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week

US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week

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Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti with immense devotion and grandeur, marking a landmark moment for cultural and spiritual harmony in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Man arrested for barricading inside Canada's Parliament

Man arrested for barricading inside Canada's Parliament

Ottawa, April 6 (IANS) Canadian police on Sunday arrested a man who had barricaded himself inside the Parliament building after gaining 'unauthorised access' to the building's East Block.

UK's Labour Party suspends MP over allegation of rape, child sex offences

UK's Labour Party suspends MP over allegation of rape, child sex offences

London, April 6 (IANS) UK's ruling Labour Party announced that it had suspended its Member of Parliament Dan Norris after being arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, child abduction and misconduct in a public office, according to local media reports.

BNP continues to protest against Pak govt despite warnings

BNP continues to protest against Pak govt despite warnings

Quetta, April 6 (IANS) Pakistan's Balochistan National Party (BNP), continues to hold a protest on Sunday for the 10th consecutive day despite the warnings by the Balcoh government to limit its demonstration to Quetta's Shahwani Stadium.

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Fulham beat Liverpool as Tottenham sentence Southampton to earliest relegation in league history

Fulham beat Liverpool as Tottenham sentence Southampton to earliest relegation in league history

‘Rohit and Kohli are rightly idolised’: Tim David shares experience of playing with Indian duo

‘Rohit and Kohli are rightly idolised’: Tim David shares experience of playing with Indian duo

IPL 2025: Chahal calls Shreyas Iyer 'open minded' skipper, says he listens to everyone's advice

IPL 2025: Chahal calls Shreyas Iyer 'open minded' skipper, says he listens to everyone's advice

‘This is Pakistan’s lowest level in cricket’, says former captain Rashid Latif

‘This is Pakistan’s lowest level in cricket’, says former captain Rashid Latif

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US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week

US tariffs: Piyush Goyal likely to meet exporters this week

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Keeping the US reciprocal tariffs and its future impact on Indian businesses in mind, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is likely to meet exporters this week.

World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health

World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) There are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in India (As of April 5), providing comprehensive primary health care, the government said on Sunday, adding that over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created to date.

Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies

Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) New research from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin in the US could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines, to push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.

Government e-Marketplace showcases startup power, unlocks new growth avenues

Government e-Marketplace showcases startup power, unlocks new growth avenues

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) showcased its role in supporting startup growth and underlined the potential of public procurement as a tool for promoting innovation and inclusive development, at the just-concluded ‘Startup Mahakumbh 2025’ here, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Sunday.

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World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) There are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in India (As of April 5), providing comprehensive primary health care, the government said on Sunday, adding that over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created to date.

'Half-plate, full impact': Radhika Gupta's recipe to tackle obesity and food waste

'Half-plate, full impact': Radhika Gupta's recipe to tackle obesity and food waste

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Edelweiss Mutual Funds CEO Radhika Gupta has suggested a practical solution to deal with the growing problem of obesity in India.

Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies

Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) New research from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin in the US could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines, to push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.