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Friday, July 25, 2025
TopicFarm laws

Topic: farm laws

Sikh preacher, ‘pained’ by farmers plight, ‘kills himself’ at protest site at Delhi border

Sant Baba Ram Singh shoots himself at Singhu border. In suicide note, he accuses govt of oppression. Over 20 farmers have died either at Delhi borders or enroute to the protest.

Farmers formally reject Modi govt’s proposal to amend farm laws, demand total repeal

The central government, on 9 December, had sent a written proposal to the farmers offering amendments to the three farm laws.

BKU (Ugrahan) — the outlier kisan union that the farmers’ protest cannot do without

BKU (Ugrahan) stirred up a row after demanding release of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam & others, but its leadership remains defiant about it, says what they did was integral to the protests.

Farmers to block Delhi-Noida border at Chilla tomorrow

Farmer leader Jagjeet Dallewal Tuesday said they are not running away from negotiations and demanded concrete proposals from the govt.

Sukhbir Badal says BJP is ‘real tukde tukde gang, has smashed national unity’

Asking the former ally to shun the arrogant attitude over the farm laws and accept what farmers want, Badal warned the BJP against any attempt to set Hindus against Sikhs.

Mao’s ‘connection’ with Punjab farmers, and why India’s economy needs Santa Claus

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Need continued talks, long-term solutions — what experts say on farmers protest

Farmers are seeking revocation of the farm laws, but the Modi govt is agreeing to only amendments. Experts say reforms not new, solution should be face-saving.

Heads of farmer unions to go on hunger strike Monday against agricultural laws

The hunger strike between 8 am to 5 pm on Monday is part of the farmers' plan to intensify their agitation from 14 December.

Controversial Punjab DIG resigns in support of farmer ‘brothers’

In resignation letter, Capt. Lakhminder Singh Jakhar, who is facing a corruption inquiry, has stated that the farm laws are detrimental to farmers & their future generations.

Protests against farm laws rooted in govt’s ‘communication failure’, say agri experts

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, three agricultural experts, Siraj Hussain, Ashok Gulati & Mekhala Krishnamurthy, weigh in on the contentious farm laws and the farmers’ protests.

On Camera

Mumbai blasts acquittal must not set a precedent. It’ll hurt both agencies and judiciary

Several terror attack cases have been concluded by following the methods Maharashtra ATS used in the 7/11 case. It’s surprising that the high court didn’t find them worthy of legal scrutiny.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.