Govt, farmers to talk

New Delhi: The Indian Government will hold new talks with the leaders of tens of thousands of farmers who have camped outside New Delhi for almost two months seeking the repeal of new agricultural laws they say threaten their livelihoods.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government has been urging the farmers to end their protest over the laws introduced in September, but the farmers say they will not relent.

The farmers have threatened to further intensify their action by marching to Delhi on January 26, India’s Republic Day.

On Tuesday, India's Supreme Court ordered an indefinite stay on the implementation of new agricultural laws and appointed a panel to hear objections. — Reuters