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Saturday, October 4, 2025
TopicFarmer protests

Topic: Farmer protests

Punjab farmers will now protest against new farm laws at Reliance outlets, Adani silos

Protests like rail roko will be intensified, while a committee has been formed to coordinate with singers & actors supporting the farmers’ agitation.

Amarinder vows to fight ‘malicious, anti-national’ farm laws through agitation, legal action

Punjab CM says he’ll do anything to protect farmers from Modi govt’s ‘nefarious designs’, says Pakistan could take advantage if there’s unrest in border state.

President Ram Nath Kovind gives assent to three farm bills passed by Parliament

The President's assent to farm bills comes amid protests by farmers in Punjab and Haryana. Opposition parties also criticised the bills and the manner in which they were passed in Parliament.

Modi asks BJP workers to explain farm bills to farmers, says opposition misleading them

In virtual address to BJP workers, PM Modi urges them to conduct small meetings in groups of five over 'chai' and explain the nuances of the bills to farmers.

‘Save farmers’ — Punjabi artistes Diljit Dosanjh, Sargun Mehta, Jazzy B oppose agri bills

Singers & actors Gurdas Maan, Jasbir Jassi, Gippy Grewal, Ammy Virk also tweeted in favour of the farmers, while singers Daler Mehndi & Mika Singh spoke in favour of the bills.

Modi govt can bring real agriculture reforms only by working with states

There is a real risk that the Indian agricultural sector will be left in a state of greater regulatory ambiguity and economic uncertainty, and that farmers will suffer more.

Indian farmers can’t wait anymore, they are sowing seeds of GM crops one Bt brinjal at a time

The Modi govt’s nod to field trials of two brinjal varieties comes after years of delayed decisions, leaving farmers to deal with daily risks of agriculture.

Devendra Fadnavis braces for impact as angry farmers march to Mumbai again

The march comes as Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis tries to shed his government's anti-farmer image.

No #MeToo for Tanushree Dutta, and the meagre reduction in fuel prices

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Mayawati dumps Congress, and farmers are at the receiving end

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On Camera

Manohar Kahaniyan was Crime Patrol of pre-TV era. Now IAF Chief’s metaphor for Pakistani tales

The magazine was a product of its time—when newsprint was cheap, imagination was free, and the hunger for suspense could drive circulation numbers into the tens of thousands.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.