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Monday, July 21, 2025
TopicFarm laws

Topic: farm laws

Indian missions abroad are ‘busting myths’ about farm laws as protests create global buzz

Missions in Ottawa, Paris, Islamabad have shared information on ‘myths and facts’ about the three farm laws against which farmers are protesting.

Acupuncturist, ex-Army man, doctor — 5 farmer leaders who shaped protest against farm laws

Leaders of a laundry list of farmer organisations have joined hands to mobilise protestors for a united front against the Modi govt during the ongoing agitation.

Langar, ration, tractors and cards — how farmers are ready for long haul at Singhu border

Protesting the contentious agriculture laws, farmers have come prepared, with at least 2 months worth of ration, blankets to fight Delhi’s winter and even cards to pass time.

Centre invites farmers’ unions for talks today on new agri laws

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Monday had invited leaders of farmer unions for talks on Tuesday, instead of 3 December, citing Covid and cold.

Won’t budge till Modi listens to us, say women farmers braving winter chill at Delhi border

Women farmers are among protesters from Punjab and Haryana who are camping at Singhu and Tikri borders of Delhi, defiant in their resolve to make the government listen to them.

This is how Modi govt plans to address farmers’ problems, end protests

BJP, the main party in the ruling coalition, seems to be following a two-pronged strategy to deal with farmer protests, which have been on since the laws were passed in September.

How protesting farmers have kept politicians out of their agitation for over 2 months

While some of the farmers unions from Punjab & Haryana are politically affiliated, since September, when they launched their stir, they have steadfastly kept politicians out. 

Farmers’ protests not political, would never say that, says Amit Shah

The Home Minister reiterated that the new farm laws are meant for the welfare of farmers and the farmer is finally going to come out of a locked system.

Farmer unions say no to Amit Shah’s offer for talks, continue camping at Delhi-Haryana border

Farmer leaders insist moving to the north Delhi neighbourhood of Burari is a ‘condition’ imposed by the Modi govt that is unacceptable to them.

Agri laws have given new rights and opportunities to farmers, PM Modi says

In his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said his government is 'committed to the welfare of the hardworking Indian farmer'.

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Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

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.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

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.