Sharad Pawar ji is a veteran politician & a former Union Agriculture Minister, who is also considered well-versed with the issues & solutions relating to Agriculture. He has himself tried hard to bring same agriculture reforms earlier: Union Agriculture Min Narendra Singh Tomar
Since he speaks with some experience and expertise on the issue, it was dismaying to see his tweets employ a mix of ignorance & misinformation on the agriculture reforms. Let me take this opportunity to present some facts: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
New Laws facilitate promotion of additional choice channel for farmers with choice to sell their produce to anyone, anywhere with hassle free movement in & outside state to realize competitive & better net price for their produce. This doesn’t affect current MSP system: NS Tomar
Under new ecosystem, mandis are not affected. Instead, they will be more competitive and cost-effective in terms of services and infrastructure; and both the systems will synergistically co-exist for the common interest of farmers: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar
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#WATCH | Delhi Police team near the Israel Embassy where a low-intensity explosion happened.
Nature of explosion being ascertained. Some broken glasses at the spot. No injuries reported; further investigation underway
We received a call at around 5:45 pm regarding blast after which we reached the spot. No injuries have been reported in the incident: Fire Officer Prem Lal
A very low-intensity improvised device went off at 5.05 pm near APJ Abdul kalam rd near Jindal house. No injury reported, nor any damage to property witnessed except to window panes of 3 vehiclesy.Initial impressions suggest mischievous attempt to create a sensation:Delhi Police
In world of growing terrorism, violent extremism, radicalization & intolerance, religious sites & cultural heritage sites remain vulnerable to terror acts & destruction: India, at Adoption of Resolution on Promoting culture of peace & tolerance to safeguard religious sites, at UN
Images of shattering of iconic Bamyan Buddha by fundamentalists are still vivid in our memories. Terrorist bombing of Sikh gurudwara in Afghanistan where 25 worshipers were killed is another example of this vulnerability: India’s Explanation of Position
Most recently, in Dec 2020, a historic Hindu temple was attacked and set on fire by a mob in the town of Karak in Pakistan with explicit support and connivance with the law enforcement agencies which, stood as mute spectators while the historic temple was being razed: India at UN
India has begun the world’s biggest COVID vaccination campaign so far, deploying hundreds of thousands of health workers, with training & support of UN World Health Organization. On 16 Jan, the 1st day of the campaign, 207,229 vaccine shots were given across the country: UN News
For its part, WHO participated in dry-run simulations and provided feedback on management of vaccines, registration of beneficiaries, as well as reporting on vaccination coverage and adverse events following immunization: UN News
It also worked with the Government and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) on real-time reporting and problem-solving when issues arose at the vaccination sites, according to Dr. Ofrin: UN News
Several of President Trump's top aides, including national security adviser Robert O'Brien, are considering resigning in the wake of his response to a pro-Trump mob breaching the US Capitol today, reports CNN
White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews resigns from the Trump Administration in response to today’s events, reports Fox News #UnitedStates
"Please support our Capitol Police and Law Enforcement. They are truly on the side of our Country. Stay peaceful," tweets outgoing US President Donald Trump. (File photo)
Washington DC, US: Police officers drew their guns inside House of Representatives chamber after a pro-Donald Trump mob broke into the Capitol building and thousands swarmed the steps outside, reports New York Times
#UPDATE | A woman is in critical condition after being shot in the chest on the US Capitol grounds of Washington DC according to two sources familiar with the matter: CNN