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India has offered guaranteed support prices for pulses, corn and cotton in a bid to break a deadlock with protesting farmers, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said after week-long clashes with security forces keeping the farmers out of the capital. Tear gas and barricades were used to deter the farmers, who form an influential voting bloc, months ahead of a general election due by May, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a record third term. Sunday's comments followed marathon talks wi...

India News: BKU Charuni leaders ask government to include oilseed crops like mustard, sunflower, toria, and bajra to the minimum support price (MSP) proposal. They also demand the participation of Haryana CM in the meeting between farmers and the government. BKU Charuni has raised questions on the procurement of 14 crops on MSP in Haryana and demands inclusion of oilseed crops in the MSP proposal.

India News: In a video shared on social media, SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun called upon farmers to "use a bullet for a bullet," claiming that weapons were r

The Centre has held three rounds of talks with the protesters but failed to end the impasse, with the farmers refusing to dial down on their demands | Latest News India

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A 63-year-old farmer, who was among the farmers protesting at the Shambhu border near Haryana's Ambala, died of a heart attack on Friday, officials said.

The protesting farmers from Punjab have stayed put at the two border points – Shambhu and Khanauri – after they were stopped by security personnel on Tuesday. | Latest News India

Union ministers were scheduled to have a third round of negotiations on Thursday as part of efforts to resolve the crisis that has threatened to spill over into Delhi | Latest News India

Union ministers to hold talks with protesting farmer leaders in Chandigarh over their demands, including MSP. Previous rounds of dialogue inconclusive. Farmers camping at Punjab-Haryana border, protesting tear gas shells and water cannons. Rail roko and protests at toll plazas planned.

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