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B.C. residents fear further violence in India as farmers protests trigger trauma from 1984Growing tensions around protesting farmers in India have some observers fearful of a repeat of one of the country's darkest chapters.PoliticsFeb 10
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Indian farmers clash with police, face tear gas amid Republic Day protestsHundreds of protesters, some on horseback, broke away from the main route of a tractor protest to head for central New Delhi, which hosts an annual Republic Day military parade.WorldJan 26
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Changes in Indian farm laws will ‘be good for Canada’ as well: expertsIndia recently introduced three farm bills that constitute a step toward greater liberalization of her agricultural market.WorldJan 21
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RCMP overstepped in shutting down Surrey protest for India’s farmers, organizers sayMounties say the event violated COVID-19 safety protocols, but organizers claim police never checked whether they had a safety plan in place.PoliticsJan 17
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Demonstrators scramble after RCMP shuts down drive-in event backing Indian farmersThe event, dubbed Surrey Challo, describes itself as "COVID-friendly form of activism," centred around music and performance.PoliticsJan 16
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India Supreme Court temporarily suspends implementation of new farm lawsThe Supreme Court's ruling came a day after it heard petitions filed by the farmers challenging the legislation.PoliticsJan 12
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Deadlock between Indian farmers, government continues as talks fail againThe farmers say the laws will lead to the cartelization and commercialization of agriculture and make farmers vulnerable to corporate greed.WorldJan 4
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Growing support in B.C. for farmers in India, amid continued censorship concernsThe B.C. Federation of Labour has planned a car rally and protest for Tuesday in Surrey at Nordel Way and Scott Road.Dec 22, 2020
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India’s top court suggests government delay farm laws at heart of protestsIn addition to blocking the movement of people, the massive protest has dealt a blow to manufacturing and business in northern India.WorldDec 17, 2020
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India’s top court proposes mediation panel to end 3-week protest by farmersThe court sent notices to the government and the farmers' representatives across the country seeking their views on the proposal and set Thursday for a possible decision.WorldDec 16, 2020
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