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Farm Crisis

Will markets crash if BJP loses Haryana, J&K, Maharashtra, Delhi state polls?

The outcome of the state polls, especially in Haryana and Maharashtra, analysts believe, are also important from 'farm politics' viewpoint, and how the government deal with the farmer's demands

Will markets crash if BJP loses Haryana, J&K, Maharashtra, Delhi state polls?
Updated On : 07 Oct 2024 | 11:05 AM IST

Weather reports from satellites help India's farming innovation drive

The Indian government, which just relaxed foreign investment rules for the space sector, is leaning heavily into the use of satellite data to solve problems on the ground, with agriculture a key focus

Weather reports from satellites help India's farming innovation drive
Updated On : 17 May 2024 | 8:17 AM IST

Govt likely to set aside Rs 30,000 crore for PM Fasal Bima Yojna expansion

The govt plans to go beyond crop insurance to include assets such as ponds, tractors, livestock, and palm trees

Govt likely to set aside Rs 30,000 crore for PM Fasal Bima Yojna expansion
Updated On : 23 Oct 2023 | 11:51 AM IST

Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle

DAM IF YOU DO, DAM IF YOU DON'T: The Cauvery water tussle isn't just a farm matter; it's also the lifeblood of two cities steering their state economies

Cauvery water dispute: Farmers' woes mount as Karnataka, TN struggle
Updated On : 01 Oct 2023 | 9:37 PM IST

Repeal of the three farm laws: For FPOs, it's back to square one

The repeal of the three farm laws has erased the small gains that would have accrued

Repeal of the three farm laws: For FPOs, it's back to square one
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 6:05 AM IST

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?

PM Modi announced scrapping of the controversial farm laws after persistent protests. The govt failed to onboard a section of farmers and caved in to political pressure. Let's analyse what comes next

Repeal of farm laws: A setback or a step in the right direction?
Updated On : 22 Nov 2021 | 8:15 AM IST

KCR demands withdrawal of cases booked against farmers during protests

Rao demanded that the PM take steps to withdraw thousands of cases allegedly booked against farmers in connection with the stir.

KCR demands withdrawal of cases booked against farmers during protests
Updated On : 21 Nov 2021 | 8:39 AM IST

Samyukt Kisan Morcha welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws

"Samyukt Kisan Morcha welcomes this decision and will wait for the announcement to take effect through due parliamentary procedures," the SKM said in a statement.

Samyukt Kisan Morcha welcomes PM Modi's decision to repeal farm laws
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 11:14 AM IST

Angst against farm laws proves a great unifier even a year since stir began

Series of events on November 26, tractor march to Parliament to commemorate protest anniversary. Agitation being planned in other parts of the country as well

Angst against farm laws proves a great unifier even a year since stir began
Updated On : 19 Nov 2021 | 10:38 AM IST

Punjab farmers continue to burn stubble, say govt has not provided aid

A farmer named Kanwar added, "It is not the stubble which is burning, it is also the 'arthi' (corpse) of the promises of the government.

Punjab farmers continue to burn stubble, say govt has not provided aid
Updated On : 15 Nov 2021 | 8:20 AM IST

NSUI activists hurl eggs at Union Minister Ajay Mishra's vehicle

The NSUI activists were protesting the Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which the minister's son is an accused.

NSUI activists hurl eggs at Union Minister Ajay Mishra's vehicle
Updated On : 31 Oct 2021 | 11:24 AM IST

AAP accuses Congress govt of using farmers as vote bank in Punjab

"The Congress government has never fulfilled its promises made to the farmers and used them only as a vote bank," said Kultar Singh Sandhwan,

AAP accuses Congress govt of using farmers as vote bank in Punjab
Updated On : 24 Oct 2021 | 8:45 PM IST

Sidhu lashes out at Sukhbir Badal, calls him 'defender of black farm laws'

PPCC President Navjot Singh Sidhu hit out at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the president of Shiromani Akali Dal calling him the 'creator and defender' of the farm laws passed in the Parliament last year.

Sidhu lashes out at Sukhbir Badal, calls him 'defender of black farm laws'
Updated On : 17 Sep 2021 | 3:01 PM IST

Red Fort violence: Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu

A Delhi court has granted bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu, who was arrested in connection with the Red Fort violence on Republic Day

Red Fort violence: Court grants bail to actor-activist Deep Sidhu
Updated On : 17 Apr 2021 | 12:32 PM IST

Haryana: Farmers block KMP expressway in protest against farm laws

Intensifying their protest against the three farm laws, farmers blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway at some places in Haryana on Saturday

Haryana: Farmers block KMP expressway in protest against farm laws
Updated On : 10 Apr 2021 | 9:47 AM IST

'Doubling farm income won't be achieved if agri laws aren't implemented'

Niti Aayog Member Ramesh Chand on Sunday said the target of doubling farmers' income by 2022 will not be fulfilled if the three new farm laws are not implemented immediately

'Doubling farm income won't be achieved if agri laws aren't implemented'
Updated On : 28 Mar 2021 | 12:45 PM IST

Make 'Delhi' in Bengaluru, gherao city: Tikait to Karnataka farmers

Amid farmers' protest at Delhi borders against the central farm laws, BKU leader Rakesh Tikait suggested farmers in Karnataka should organise a protest in the state similar to that of Delhi

Make 'Delhi' in Bengaluru, gherao city: Tikait to Karnataka farmers
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 6:49 AM IST

Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with farmers' mask at Grammys red carpet

YouTube star and late-night talk show host Lilly Singh sported a "I stand with farmers" mask at the red carpet of 2021 Grammy Awards to reiterate her support to the ongoing farmers agitation

Lilly Singh wears 'I stand with farmers' mask at Grammys red carpet
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 11:11 AM IST

Farmer protest: Ghazipur border reopens, traffic allowed between Delhi, UP

The Ghazipur border connecting Delhi to Ghaziabad was reopened on Monday. However, the movement is allowed only for those entering Uttar Pradesh from the national capital

Farmer protest: Ghazipur border reopens, traffic allowed between Delhi, UP
Updated On : 15 Mar 2021 | 9:22 AM IST

Farmer protests: Rakesh Tikait to visit West Bengal 14 days ahead of polls

Farmers protesting against the 3 Central laws at Delhi borders are making strategies for future. They have announced series of Mahapanchayats to be held across the country including poll bound states

Farmer protests: Rakesh Tikait to visit West Bengal 14 days ahead of polls
Updated On : 05 Mar 2021 | 6:51 AM IST