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Government warns Twitter over non-removal of accounts talking of 'farmer genocide'
Content with the hashtag "#ModiPlanningFarmerGenocide" was posted on Twitter, which, according to the government, was designed to "inflame passions" and "hatred". The notice issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MEITY) held that it motivated the campaign to abuse, inflame and create tension in society on "unsubstantiated" grounds.
It's our internal matter: Rahul on international celebs supporting farmers
The Congress leader said that the government should resolve the issue. He asked: "Why is the government fortifying the place? Are they afraid of farmers? The farmers are the country's strength and the government should talk to them and resolve the issue." "The impasse is not good for our country and the farmers will not back down. The government must withdraw the farm laws. So, it is better to withdraw them today," he added.
Maharashtra: Sharjeel Usmani booked for fanning 'communal hatred'
The Swargate Police Station early this morning filed a First Information Report (FIR) based on a complaint by a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Secretary, Advocate Pradeep Gawade on Tuesday. Speaking at the Elgar Parishad held here on January 30, Usmani, a former student leader of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) had made certain remarks which the complainant said hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community.
Tikait, farmer leaders fall as stage collapses| Watch video
A video of farmers' leaders falling as the stage caved in surfaced. The 'mahapanchayat', the first in the state, was organised at Kandela village sports stadium. It was organised by Haryana khap leaders to discuss the future of the ongoing farmers' protests.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea against WhatsApp privacy policy
A bench of Chief Justice D.N. Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology seeking their stand on the plea by March 15. Prior to this, another petition regarding the new privacy policy matter was filed in the court but this is the first time notice has been issued to the central government in the matter.
'Vested interest groups': MEA asks celebs supporting farm stir to ascertain facts before commenting
A Twitter frenzy broke out on Wednesday when American pop singer Rihanna on Tuesday night posted a news link on India's farmers' protest and tweeted, "why aren't we talking about this?!" It triggered widespread outrage from Indians questioning Rihanna's credentials and knowledge about India's internal matters.
Use barbed wires on India borders, not against farmers: Mayawati
In a series of tweets in Hindi, the BSP chief said: "The barricades along with barbed wires and iron nails etc on Delhi borders to spread panic among millions of agitating farmer families is not appropriate. It will be better if such action was taken on the country's borders."
Pak, India should resolve Kashmir issue in dignified manner: General Bajwa
Gen Bajwa said this while congratulating the graduating cadets at PAF Academy on Tuesday, the Geo TV reported. The graduation ceremony of 144th GD (P), 90th Engineering Course and 100th AD courses was held at Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Asghar Khan and Bajwa was the chief guest on the occasion, said the Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) in a press release.
India faces threats from multiple fronts, we're prepared: Rajnath Singh
India is also a "victim of state-sponsored and state-inflicted terrorism", which is now a global threat, he said without naming Pakistan in his speech at the inauguration of biennial 'Aero India' show and aviation exhibition here. About the trouble on the country's northern borders with China, he said: "We have long witnessed unfortunate attempts to employ force to change the status quo along our unresolved borders."
Petrol, diesel price remains on pause even as crude rises
The halt in price rise comes even as the global oil price surge continues with crude rising again on Wednesday reaching closer to a new high of $ 58 a barrel this year. With a price on hold on Wednesday, petrol continued to be available at a new record high of Rs 86.30 a litre in Delhi while diesel is available in the city at Rs 76.48 a litre. This is the seventh consecutive day when fuel prices have remained static.
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