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Arresting dissent: Punjab Government’s U-turn on farmer protests, protest site bulldozed, farmer leaders detained

The sudden arrest of key farmer leaders signals a stark shift in Punjab’s approach, raising concerns about political pressures and industrial influence.

SC appoints retired P&H HC judge Rakesh Jain to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

The apex court also included three IPS officers in the SIT, including one woman, after expressing dissatisfaction with the probe

Lakhimpur Kheri killings: Sessions Court rejects bail plea of Ashish Mishra, two others

Citing Lakhimpur violence as a “serious matter” the sessions court rejects the bail plea of Mishra and two other accused

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC directs UP gov’t to “upgrade” SIT with non-native higher-grade officers

The state government agreed to probe monitoring by a retired High Court judge

SKM appeals to protesters to keep morale high

Reacting to reports of a recent farmer suicide, farmer leaders appealed to protesters to not consider extreme steps

CTUs promise to join farmers on Nov 26

Farmers say state-level mobilisation has already begun to mark the first anniversary of the peasant movement

Punjab: Tensions rise, clashes break out between farmers and SAD leader

Farmers' leaders claim one protester suffered serious injuries after a SAD event

New farmer suicide data showcases continuing social inequalities

NCRB 2020 data shows 18 percent rise of deaths among agriculture labourers compared to 2019

Delhi Chalo: SKM’s plan for farmers’ movement’s first anniversary 

Assembling farmers will then march towards the Parliament on tractor trollies for the winter session

Maharashtra farmers announce Mahapanchayat on Nov 28

An estimated 60,000 people are expected to participate in the Mahapanchayat

With thinning patience, SC recommends HC judge to monitor Lakhimpur Kheri probe

Court disappointed with the Uttar Pradesh police for dragging its feet on the Lakhimpur Kheri investigation, failing to provide lab reports and other pertinent information in status report 

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