LIVE News Updates: Farmers want laws be taken back, says Bharatiya Kisan Union’s Rakesh Tikait

The issue is about the complete roll back of laws. Not only one but discussions will also be held on several issues. Farmers want that the laws be taken back. Government wants to talk about MSP and amendment to the Acts: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union

Government has given indications over MSP. It seems that their stand over MSP will be fine. The talks have made a little progress: Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Kisan Union, after today's meeting with the central government over Farm laws

The meeting of farmer leaders with the central government concludes. Next meeting to be held on December 5.

Farmer leaders' meeting with the central government at Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi: The farmer leaders suggest the government that a special session of the Parliament be called and the new farm laws be abolished.

Maharashtra farmers protest against Farm Laws, reports NDTV

Tamil Nadu reports 1416 new COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths and 1413 discharges today. Total cases 7,86,163 Total discharges 7,63,428 Death toll 11,747 Active cases 10,988.

Nihang Sikhs reach Singhu border (Delhi-Haryana border) in support of the farmers protesting against Central Government's farm laws. They say, "Govt should roll back the black laws. Otherwise, we will continue to remain here. We are farmers too and we stand with these farmers."

Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar records his statement through his lawyer before metropolitan court in Mumbai in connection with complaint of defamation filed by him against actor Kangana Ranaut

Delhi: Farmers protest against the new farm laws on National Highway-24 at Ghazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border).

The cap on the number of domestic flights that Indian airlines are permitted to operate was increased from 70 per cent to 80 per cent of their pre-COVID levels today, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, reports NDTV.

Six more US soldiers and two other American cilians in South Korea have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was confirmed on Thursday.

In a statement, the US Forces Korea (USFK) said that the eight USFK-affiliated individuals were infected with Covid-19 after arriving in South Korea between November 17 and December 1, reports Xinhua news agency.

The confirmed patients have been transferred to designated isolation facilities at the US Army Garrison Humphreys and the Osan Air Base, both of which are located in Pyeongtaek.

Does BJP or anybody else have the right to declare anybody as anti-national? These people (farmers) have dedicated their entire life to the nation & now you are calling them anti-national. People who are calling them anti-nationals are actually anti-nationals: Sukhbir Badal

Parkash Singh Badal (former Punjab CM) fought for farmers for his entire life. He returned his award to send a strong message to the government. Farmers don't need these laws so why the Govt of India is forcing them on farmers?: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal to ANI

A group of more than 34 farmer leaders on Thursday demanded the framing of a specific law on Minimum Support Price (MSP) during the fourth round of talks with the Central government.

Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations has written to State CMs to allow schools to reopen partially for students of Classes 10th and 12th from January 4, 2021.

No night curfew will be imposed in Delhi or parts of it for now: AAP govt to HC

Parkash Singh Badal, former Punjab Chief Minister and Akali Dal leader, returns Padma Vibhushan to protest betrayal of farmers by government

Maharashtra Congress passes a resolution to support the farmers protesting in Delhi against the Centre's farm laws

Discussion is going on between farmers & Centre, there's nothing for me to resolve. I reiterated my opposition in my meeting with Home Minister & requested him to resolve the issue as it affects the economy of my state & security of the nation: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh

A political party will be launched in January; Announcement regarding it will be made on December 31st, tweets actor Rajinikanth

The local weather office forecast on Thursday light snow at isolated places in the Kashmir Valley and the Zojila Pass area on Friday and another spell of rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on next week.

"As of today, weather is likely to remain mainly dry till tomorrow. Light snow is expected at isolated to scattered places of Kashmir and Zojila area tomorrow evening.

"There is more than 70 per cent chance of a spell of light to moderate snow at many places of Kashmir, Drass-Zojila area and the hilly areas o

Cyclone Burevi to cross south Tamil Nadu by tomorrow, Kerala too on alert, reports NDTV

Govt is constantly discussing issues with farmers. Today is the fourth round of talks & I'm hoping for a positive outcome: Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah

We are hopeful that the talks will be productive. If our demands are not met then the farmers will take part in the Republic Day parade held in Delhi: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikat at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi

Farmer leaders arrive at Vigyan Bhawan for their meeting with the government over recently passed farm laws. 40 farmer leaders are present at Vigyan Bhawan for talks with the government on farm laws

We are talking to the farmers to end the blockade here as this is a major route to Delhi. We are hopeful that the roadway will be opened soon: Abhishek Verma, SP City at Ghazipur border (Delhi-UP border)

Total 26 teams of National Disaster Response Force pre-positioned across Tamil Nadu and Kerala, in the wake of Cyclone Burevi: NDRF

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar leaves from his residence. He is scheduled to meet farmer leaders today

Chhattisgarh opts for Option-1 to meet revenue shortfall arising out of GST implementation. It will get Rs 3,109 Cr through special borrowing window to meet GST implementation shortfall. Permission to raise additional Rs 1,792Cr through borrowings also issued: Ministry of Finance

Interpol has issued a global alert to law enforcement across its 194 member countries warning them to prepare for organized crime networks targeting COVID-19 vaccines, both physically & online: Statement

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks to Tamil Nadu CM & Kerala CM, in the wake of Cyclone Burevi. He says, "Modi government is committed for all possible support to help people of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Several teams of NDRF are already deployed in both the States."

Deeply anguished at the death of Gurjant Singh and Gurbachan Singh, farmers from Mansa & Moga respectively during their participation in the protests at Delhi. The government will provide full monetary & other assistance to their families: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh

We are hopeful that the meeting will be successful. The aim of holding a dialogue is to find a solution: Som Prakash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, on meeting with farmers

The Government will hold point by point discussion with the farmers to reach a solution. Govt will hold talks with farmers with an open heart in the interest of the nation: Som Prakash, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry

TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu led a protest march against the state govt to the legislative assembly in Amaravati today morning before the start of the assembly session.

A group of farmers perform 'havan' at Gazipur-Ghaziabad (Delhi-UP) border. A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.

Farmers' leaders depart from Singhu border for their meeting with government on farm laws. A farmer leader says, "35 leaders are going to meet the government. We are educated farmers, we know what is good for us. We want these laws to be withdrawn."

The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 4,723 on Thursday as five more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally mounted to 1,09,538 on Thursday as 206 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

Meerut: Counting begins for 11 seats of graduate & teacher quota of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council. "Counting has started amidst proper arrangements. Candidate/election agent can be present inside but only one person at a time is allowed," says Meerut DM K Balaji

With 35,551 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rise to 95,34,965. With 526 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,38,648. Total active cases at 4,22,943. Total discharged cases at 89,73,373 with 40,726 new discharges in the last 24 hrs

Sensex jumps 176.87 points to 44,794.91 in opening session; Nifty rises 59.05 points to 13,172.80

Heavy security deployment continues at Singhu border with Haryana. A delegation of farmers will meet Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar today.

Kerala: A team of National Disaster Response Force deployed in Thiruvananthapuram's Valyathura,in view of Cyclone Burevi. Total 8 NDRF teams deployed in the state 'Burevi' expected to cross south Tamil Nadu coast b/w Pamban & Kanniyakumari during tonight & early morning tomorrow

Total number of samples tested up to 2nd December is 14,35,57,647 including 11,11,698 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Cyclone Burevi to cross south Tamil Nadu coast between Pamban and Kanniyakumari during tonight and early morning tomorrow with a wind speed of 70-80kmph gusting to 90kmph, as per IMD Two teams of NDRF are deployed

PM- Everyone will get vaccine. BJP in Bihar elections- Everyone in Bihar will get free vaccine. Now, GOI- Never said everyone will get vaccine. Exactly what does the PM stand by?, tweeetd Rahul Gandhi

The Centre is trying to divide the farmers. We won't attend any meeting called by the Govt until PM Modi doesn't hold a meeting with leaders of all 507 farmers' unions: SS Subhran, Joint Secy, Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Punjab, at Singhu border