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TopicFarm laws

Topic: farm laws

Take action against MoS Ajay Mishra, quash FIRs against farmers: Varun Gandhi writes to PM

In his letter, Varun Gandhi also asked PM to make MSP legally binding and provide Rs 1 crore compensation to families of farmers who died during protests.

Five lessons the farm laws saga has taught Indians

One must admire the foresight of leaders of farm unions, who consistently argued that farm laws are not issues to be decided by the judiciary.

Repeal of farm laws reprieve for Khattar govt but farmers still unhappy with BJP-JJP

Farmer leaders say the manner in which the agitating farmers were treated by the BJP-JJP govt in Haryana will not be forgotten easily.

Farm laws repeal a chance to build consensus, it’s a bad idea to stop reform train, say experts

With the repeal of the farm laws, the PM also announced a committee to address future agrarian issues. Experts say a broad-based, consultative approach could bring better results.

Govt junked laws, up to farmers now to suggest solutions to farm crisis: Agronomist SS Johl

Johl says reforms in agricultural sector should be made through mutual consent. Even with repeal of farm laws, present system still does not favour farmers, he adds.  

What farm laws retreat by Modi govt tells us about ruling India like a CM with brute majority

No matter how dominant BJP is, India is a federation of states and it has CMs in only 12. Agriculture is largely a state issue, and most of India doesn’t follow it unquestioningly.

Amarinder, BJP, Congress, AAP, SAD: How farm laws’ repeal could impact Punjab polls

Modi government's decision to repeal the 3 contentious farm laws — which spawned a year-long agitation — comes months before assembly elections in Punjab.

Song, dance, mithai at Ghazipur border as Modi announces rollback of farm laws

While PM Narendra Modi's announcement on repeal of farm laws has changed the agitation site into a celebration venue, many say they will wait for parliamentary proceedings.

‘Kagaz lekar jaenge’ — farmers at Tikri & Singhu laud repeal but will stay until it’s official

PM Modi announced Friday that the three controversial farm laws will be repealed in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Protesters say they will wait and watch.

India’s annadatas made arrogance bow, victory against injustice, says Rahul Gandhi

His remarks came after PM Narendra Modi Friday morning announced the repeal of three contentious farm laws, which were at the centre of protests by farmers for the past year.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

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.