Farmers resumed their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on Sunday from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, demanding legal guarantees for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and farm loan waivers. Haryana Police stopped the group of 101 farmers with barricades and used tear gas, injuring several protesters. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced the march’s suspension for the day, citing injuries. Protesters under Samyukta Kisan Morcha vowed to continue unless talks with the Centre commence. Security measures, including barricades and suspended mobile internet in Ambala villages, remain in effect. Farmers are also demanding pensions and justice for Lakhimpur Kheri victims.

Farmers resumed their 'Delhi Chalo' protest march on December 8, 2024, with security heightened at the Shambhu border. Police have set up barricades and nails to prevent movement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher condemned the "brutality" faced by farmers, emphasizing that no laws were violated. Protests have entered the 300th day, with demands for a minimum support price (MSP) and loan rights still unaddressed by the government. Tamil Nadu farmers plan to join the protest in Delhi, continuing their fight for agricultural welfare and support from the central government.

Farmers from Punjab will resume their march to Delhi on December 8, after Friday’s protest was met with tear gas and resistance at Haryana’s Shambhu border. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher confirmed the peaceful march, citing the government’s lack of response to their demands, including legal guarantees for MSP, justice for 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri victims, and compensation for farmers who died during past protests. Security has been tightened, with mobile internet suspended in Ambala district. Another leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, continues a fast unto death at Khanauri border. This marks the fourth attempt to press for farmers’ demands since February.

Mumbai Police received a threat message on their traffic helpline on Saturday, mentioning ISI agents and a bomb plot against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The message was traced to a phone number in Ajmer, Rajasthan. A police team has been sent to apprehend the sender. Authorities suspect the individual may be mentally unstable or intoxicated. An FIR has been filed under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Mumbai traffic police have also recently received threats against actor Salman Khan. Investigations are ongoing to determine the authenticity of the messages and their potential links to criminal groups.

A 17-year-old student shot and killed his principal, Surendra Kumar Saxena, in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday. The student followed Saxena into the washroom and shot him at close range. Afterward, he stole the principal's scooter and fled towards Uttar Pradesh. Police caught him near the border, still in possession of the pistol. The motive remains unclear, but the student had been previously warned by Saxena for his behavior. Authorities are investigating how the student acquired the firearm. Saxena, 55, was remembered by colleagues as a kind and helpful teacher.

A 52-year-old businessman, Sunil Jain, was shot dead by two bike-borne men in Delhi's Shahdara district on Saturday morning. Jain was returning home after a walk at the Yamuna Sports Complex when the assailants fired seven to eight shots at him. The victim, who owned a utensils business, had no known enemies. Police are investigating, but the suspects remain at large. In another incident, a fight over a shared toilet in Govindpuri escalated to a stabbing, leaving one person dead and two injured. The AAP has criticized the BJP government for rising crime.

A statue of Lingayat seer Shivakumar Swami was vandalised at Bengaluru’s Siddaganga Mutt on November 30. The accused, Srikrishna, a 37-year-old delivery worker, claimed he was inspired by a dream of Jesus Christ to deface the statue. Police arrested him and are conducting a mental health evaluation. Archbishop Peter Machado called the act “baseless and reprehensible” and urged calm. Shivakumar Swami, known as the “walking God,” was revered for his philanthropic work in education and social welfare. The incident has sparked outrage, with police continuing their investigation into the motives and circumstances of the vandalism.

5 young men died, and 1 was injured after their car plunged into a lake near Jalalpur village in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhongir district on Saturday. The victims, aged 19 to 23, were from Hyderabad’s LB Nagar area. Police suspect they were driving under the influence. They had reportedly gone to the village early in the morning to drink fresh toddy. The speeding car lost control and veered off the road into the lake. Police and locals retrieved the bodies and sent them for postmortem. A case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing. The injured survivor is receiving treatment.

Farmers resumed their 'Dilli Chalo' march from the Shambhu border in Haryana on December 6, nine months after their initial protest. Clashing with authorities, they broke through one layer of barricades before being met with tear gas from the Haryana Police. Security was tightened as farmers, led by key leaders, attempted to march toward Delhi demanding a legal guarantee for MSP and other reforms. One farmer was detained. Internet services were suspended in Ambala, and authorities imposed strict gathering restrictions, as farmers pressed for renewed government talks on their demands.

Over 100 Punjab farmers will march towards Delhi today, demanding legal MSP guarantees, debt waivers, pensions, and compensation for past protest victims. Security at the Shambhu border on NH-44 has been significantly increased, with Haryana and Punjab police on high alert. Prohibitory orders under Section 163 are in place in Ambala and Jind to prevent large gatherings. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) will lead the march, starting around 1 PM. Previous farmer protests have caused major disruptions at Delhi's borders, with traffic snarls and clashes reported. Authorities have urged for peaceful demonstrations while ensuring public convenience.