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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
TopicFarmer protest

Topic: Farmer protest

Haryana pushes for stay of HC-ordered probe into protesting farmer’s death, SC refuses

Haryana govt tells SC it's not function of judges to investigate such incidents, says inquiry into police's use of force could demoralise cops.

Yes to Grameen Bandh, no to ‘Delhi Chalo’ — why Haryana outfits, khaps differ with Punjab farmers

Leaders of Haryana-based farmers’ outfits while claiming they weren’t consulted over call for ‘Delhi Chalo’ condemned use of force by Haryana police against agitating farmers.

Safai karamcharis to farmers & homebuyers, why wave of protests is hitting Greater Noida authority

The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) office resembles a dharna site, with different groups demanding their due. They are vesting hopes in new CEO Ravi Kumar NG.

The curious case of farm protests not going beyond Punjab, Haryana and some UP districts

Share of labour force in agriculture in these three regions is the lowest amongst large states and significantly lower than the national average.

Farmers’ protest fights for apolitical image as leader is accused of Akali bias ahead of polls

Balbir Singh Rajewal has been accused by the Akali Dal of projecting a clear ‘bias’ against the party while ‘favouring’ rivals in the run-up to Punjab polls. He denies the charge.

It’s all about tweets by Rihanna and Rahul Gandhi as news anchors attack both

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Editors Guild demands withdrawal of FIRs against Rajdeep Sardesai, 5 other senior journalists

Editors Guild of India says the manner in which FIRs have been filed attempts to be intimidating and prevent media from working as an independent watchdog of democracy.

Off The Cuff with Dr Rupinder Singh Sodhi

Watch this conversation between ThePrint's Editor-in-chief Shekhar Gupta and Amul's managing director R.S. Sodhi, as they discuss farming, farm reforms, the country's changing consumption habits and Amul's future business plans at length. Sodhi argues that the three farm laws passed last year are beneficial for the farmers but the government has failed in communicating their benefits. Politicisation of...

On Camera

The Bengal voter is silent. Is it fear or quiet determination?

The silence may have to do with the state’s history of political violence. During the 2021 post-poll violence, BJP leaders 'ran away leaving their voters at the mercy of the mob'.

FTA partners drive India’s trade surge as reliance on non-FTA countries dips, says NITI Aayog report

Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.