Farmers: News
Jagjit Singh Dallewal ends 131-day fast, vows to continue fight
Prominent farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal has ended his 131-day hunger strike at a Kisan mahapanchayat in Fatehgarh Sahib.
How cooperative loans help India's dairy farmers
Cooperative dairy farming loans in India are financial instruments aimed at strengthening the dairy industry, especially small and marginal farmers.
'Cannot entertain repetitive petitions': SC dismisses plea on Shambhu border
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to remove blockades on highways in Punjab, where farmers have been protesting.
Farmers' protest: SC to hear plea over blocked Punjab highways
The Supreme Court will hear a petition on Monday seeking the removal of blockades on national and state highways in Punjab.
Cops fire tear gas at farmers again at Punjab-Haryana border
A group of 101 farmers tried to resume their march to Delhi from the Shambhu protest site on the Punjab-Haryana border on Sunday.
Police detain protesting farmers at Delhi-UP border
Police detained members of various farm unions on Tuesday during a sit-in protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border.
Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces relief package for flood-hit families
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a financial aid package for victims of Cyclone Fengal, which wreaked havoc in several districts with severe flooding and heavy rainfall.
Unveiling moringa's nutritional secrets in Africa
Moringa, also known as the miracle tree, is native to Africa.
Unlocking the magic of Bambara groundnuts in Africa
Bambara groundnuts, a superfood originating from West Africa, are a hardy legume similar to peanuts.
'What did Congress do?': Modi invokes surgical strike at rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress Party, accusing it of being the most deceitful and dishonest party in the country.
'Even rules in the air': SC raps air quality panel
The Supreme Court has expressed dissatisfaction with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)'s efforts to curb stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana.
Congress fields Vinesh Phogat from Julana, Bajrang not on list
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party on Friday, will contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly election from the Julana seat.
Chhattisgarh: 17 monkeys shot dead, forest department orders probe
The Chhattisgarh Forest Department has initiated an investigation into the reported deaths of 18-19 monkeys in Belgaon village, Bemetara district.
Vinesh Phogat joins farmers' protest, answers questions on political future
Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat joined the farmers' protest at the Shambhu border on its 200th day, Saturday.
Farmers to hold massive protest today, Vinesh Phogat to join
Farmers protesting against the Centre's farm laws will mark their 200th day of agitation on Saturday.
BJP chief Nadda summons Kangana over her farmers' protest remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut, who is currently facing criticism for her contentious comments on the farmers' protest, was summoned by party chief JP Nadda on Thursday.
Himachal assembly adopts resolution condemning Kangana's remarks on farmers' protests
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution condemning comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut.
Government launches satellite system to deliver crop-related insights to farmers
The Indian government has launched a satellite-based agricultural decision support system, known as Krishi-DSS.
Video: IAS probationer's mother tries to snatch land; waves gun
An old, unverified video of civil servant Pooja Khedkar's mother threatening a group of men with a gun has surfaced.
Slap row: Kangana Ranaut thunders against CISF constable's supporters
Newly-elected MP and Bollywood actor, Kangana Ranaut, has responded to supporters of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who recently slapped her at Chandigarh airport.
CISF constable who slapped Kangana Ranaut arrested
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable who allegedly slapped newly-elected Mandi MP, Kangana Ranaut, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday has now been arrested.
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'Will cancel passport, visa': Haryana cops tell protesting farmers
The Haryana police are working to cancel passports and visas of "rowdies" for their involvement in breaking barricades and causing disturbances during the farmer protests at the Punjab border.
Farmers' protest: Punjab, Haryana battle fuel shortage amid supply crunch
The ongoing farmers' protest has triggered an unprecedented fuel crisis in Punjab and Haryana, with the supply of diesel and cylinder gas severely affected in both states.
Garlic price hike: MP farmers deploy guards to protect crops
Skyrocketing prices of garlic in Madhya Pradesh have led farmers to take drastic measures to safeguard their crops, such as hiring armed guards and setting up CCTV cameras.
Farmers' tractor march today; Delhi, Noida brace for traffic jam
Two farmer groups—the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM)—are holding a tractor march in Noida on roads leading to Delhi on Monday.
How Purple Revolution is benefiting farmers in India
In recent years, India has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its agricultural sector, largely propelled by technological innovations and shifting paradigms.
Centre to hold 3rd round of talks with protesting farmers
The Centre will hold the third round of talks with farmers in Chandigarh on Thursday.
Farmers' march: Delhi bans large gatherings until March 12
Delhi on Monday banned large gatherings for a month (until March 12) amid concerns over possible unrest and security issues ahead of farmers' planned protest march on Tuesday.
Farmers' protest: Government to hold second round of talks
Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda on Sunday said the Centre's was ready to hold discussions with farmer unions with an "open mind."
Open-source technology's rising impact on agriculture
In the last decade, agriculture has experienced a significant technological revolution, with the integration of open-source technology further propelling this transformation.
Monsoon fury in Himachal hikes apple prices
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Himachal Pradesh have led to a significant shortage of apple supply in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) markets, causing prices to skyrocket.
Kamal Haasan-H Vinoth's 'KH233' to revolve around farming: Reports
Megastar Kamal Haasan is one of the best Indian actors ever. The actor has worked across industries and even after 230 films, he's delivering blockbusters like Vikram.
Decades after Bt cotton, GM mustard trials get GEAC nod
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the indigenously developed genetically modified (GM) mustard hybrid DMH-11 to the Ministry of Environment.
Loan recovery agent crushes pregnant woman to death under tractor
A terrible incident involving a debt-ridden farmer came to light in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district on Saturday.
Centre's committee on MSP constitues sub-groups to discuss key issues
The government's committee on minimum support price (MSP), natural farming, and crop diversification constituted three internal sub-groups to discuss the mandated issues in its inaugural meeting on Monday.
'Tikait do kaudi ka aadmi hai': Union minister Ajay Mishra
Union minister Ajay Mishra, whose son is imprisoned on charges of mowing down farmers, reportedly talked of "dogs barking and chasing his car," apparently referring to protesting farmers, in a contentious speech live-streamed by his followers.
MSP not implemented because of PM's friend Adani: SP Malik
Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik recently stated that India's farmers cannot be subdued and will continue to demonstrate till their demands are met, lashing out at the government for not implementing the promised legal assurance of Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Control inflation, reduce prices but without hurting farmers: RSS
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, on Friday, called for the government to reduce inflation and lower prices, but with the interest of farmers in mind.
Madhya Pradesh: Couple hires guards, dogs to protect Miyazaki mangoes
When Rani and Sankalp Parihar, an orchardist couple from Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, grew two mango saplings years ago, they expected them to grow like other plants in their orchard.
Heatwave shrivels mango crop for Bihar's farmers; heavy loss expected
Mango crops in Bihar have suffered huge losses due to the severe heatwave conditions in the state.
Punjab: Agricultural bank issues arrest warrants against loan defaulting farmers
Punjab State Cooperative Agricultural Development Bank (PSCADB) has reportedly served arrest warrants to approximately 2,000 farmers who defaulted on their loans.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: SC cancels bail granted to Ashish Mishra
The Supreme Court on Monday canceled the bail granted to the main accused Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
Did Modi government err in withdrawing the three farm laws?
The Supreme Court-appointed committee to study the three, now-repealed central agricultural laws was in favor of not repealing them completely.
'Don't mess with farmers': Meghalaya Governor SP Malik to Centre
Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik warned the Centre to not "mess with farmers," while speaking at an event in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on Friday.
SP releases manifesto for UP, promises to make farmers debt-free
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday released the party's manifesto for upcoming Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
SIT calls Lakhimpur violence 'planned conspiracy'; seeks murder attempt charge
The killings of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri violence was a "planned conspiracy," an Uttar Pradesh Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) said in a court filing Tuesday.
Farmers to end protest at Delhi borders on December 11
Farmers protesting at the borders of Delhi have decided to end the stir against the now-repealed farm laws on Saturday (December 11).
Union Cabinet meet on Wednesday on farm law repeal: Reports
The Union Cabinet is likely to meet on Wednesday (November 24) to discuss the repeal of three contentious farm laws as announced by Prime Minister Modi on Friday.
Farmers' body holds meeting after government agrees to repeal laws
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body leading the farmers' protest, is meeting at the Singhu border on Sunday.
Farmers yet to withdraw tractor march despite PM Modi's announcement
Farmers' leaders on Saturday said they are yet to withdraw the proposed tractor march to the Parliament during its Winter Session.
Haryana: Farmers attack BJP MP's car; hold party leaders hostage
Farmers' protests against three contentious farm laws had turned violent in Haryana on Friday after two senior BJP leaders were targeted by farmers in Hisar and Rohtak districts of the state.
'Government has until November 26,' Tikait's deadline for farmers' protest
In a fresh warning to the central government, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait on Monday said that protests would be intensified further after November 26.
BJP MP's car hits protesting farmers in Haryana; 1 injured
Even as tensions from the Lakhimpur Kheri incident refuse to simmer down, farmers in Haryana alleged a car belonging to BJP MP Nayab Saini hit farmers protesting in Ambala.
Singhu border protest spells trouble, losses for shopkeepers, commuters
Farmers have been sitting at Delhi's Singhu border for over 10 months, blocking the highway, protesting against the government's agricultural laws.
Farmers protest at Haryana CM Khattar's house; water cannons used
More than 1,000 Farmers protesting against the central government's three controversial farm laws gathered outside Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's house in Karnal on Saturday morning.
'You have strangulated entire city': Supreme Court slams farmers' body
The Supreme Court today criticized a farmers' group protesting against the central government's three new agricultural laws, saying they have "strangulated the entire city (Delhi) and blocked highways."
Centre plans to create unique IDs, database for farmers
The central government is reportedly planning to create unique IDs and a database for farmers to help them "seamlessly" avail all farm-related services under various government schemes.
Farm laws: Committee member says report 100% in farmers' favor
Hopeful of an early resolution to the long-running farmers' protests on the national capital borders, a key member of the Supreme Court-appointed panel on contentious agri-laws on Wednesday said the report submitted by the committee is "cent percent" in favor of farmers and the Supreme Court must take up the matter without any delay.
Karnal Kisan Mahapanchayat: Farmers march toward mini-secretariat as talks fail
Talks between 11 farmer leaders and the Karnal administration remained inconclusive on Tuesday, farmer leaders said.
Muzaffarnagar Mahapanchayat: Farmers call for Bharat Bandh on September 27
At the "Kisan Mahapanchayat" in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Sunday, protesting farmers resolved to intensify their protest against the Centre's controversial farm laws.
Farmers' leader threatens to move court against IMD's 'wrong' predictions
A farmers' Union leader in Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region has threatened to move court against what he claimed as IMD's "wrong" predictions leading to crop losses for cultivators in recent times.
Farmers to celebrate I-Day as 'Kisan Mazdoor Azaadi Sangram Diwas'
Farmers protesting against the three contentious agriculture laws will celebrate India's 75th Independence Day as Kisan Mazdoor Azaadi Sangram Diwas.
Businessmen come together to float new party in Punjab
An industrialists' body in Ludhiana has launched a new political party and named Bharatiya Kisan Union (Chaduni) Chief Gurnam Singh Chaduni as the outfit's chief ministerial face for the 2022 Punjab assembly elections.