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Sunday, February 1, 2026
TopicFarmer's protest

Topic: farmer's protest

As RSS-linked BKS & other farm unions protest DAP shortage, Centre, states scramble to do damage control

Even as they deploy ministers, MLAs to control situation, Centre, states deny shortage. Experts blame lack of planning, slow increase in fertiliser subsidies for crisis in sowing season.

SubscriberWrites: Is it possible for the government to offer MSP for farmers as a legal guarantee?

Majority of economists oppose government-fixed MSPs that use cost-plus pricing as they think that supporting farmers with 'income' rather than 'price' is preferable.

Our take on farmers protest, Modi in Middle East and electoral bonds – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

TV news made you feel little sympathy for farmers. The ‘high voltage drama’ a public nuisance?

Republic TV, Zee News, NDTV 24X7 have been airing commuter complaints to the farmers’ march to Delhi. When the effects become personal, public sympathy wanes distinctly.

‘States did it first’: Modi justifies 2020 Covid lockdown, denies govt agencies misused for polls

In interview with ANI a day before UP elections, PM Narendra Modi speaks on issues including dynastic politics, farm laws, and BJP’s poll prospects.

Farm protest not just about farmers now. Here’s what it can do for the idea of India

Farmers are not some relic of the past. They can be a potent force to shape India’s future.

Voters’ whip, not party whip. Farmers are birthing new experiments in democracy

Democracy is being reclaimed on the streets, just when the constitutional apparatus is receding.

A ‘partly free’ India and Haryana’s 75% quota law amid rising unemployment

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On Camera

A bride enjoying her wedding day is a radical act

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High-speed rail, coconut push & a Kanjeevaram nod—Nirmala’s Budget pot for poll-bound states

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a slew of projects for the election-bound states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Assam.

Big Budget boost for Census as govt hikes allocation 6-fold, 50% jump for CAPF infra funds

Ahead of the nationwide Census exercise, government allocates Rs 6,000 crore for it; Rs 5,394 crore allocated for modernising infrastructure of internal security apparatus.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.