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Saturday, April 27, 2024
TopicFarmers protests

Topic: farmers protests

UP’s Sambhal administration scraps Rs 50 lakh notice to 6 farmers, blames ‘clerical error’

The notices were issued last week to the farmers on the charge of provoking local farmers against the farm laws. Farmers say they need written clarification of withdrawal of notices.

‘Media not portraying us well’, so farmers print Trolley Times — their own newsletter

The first edition of bi-weekly Trolley Times has three long-form articles, features, photos, illustrations and a Hindi section for agitators from states other than Punjab.

West Bengal’s next government, and PM Modi’s dialogue with ‘didi across the border’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Bella Ciao to farm laws wapas jao — Anti-Fascist anthem goes Punjabi to mark farmers’ stir

The Punjabi rendition of Bella Ciao, to express solidarity with the farmers’ protest in Delhi, evokes the song's origins in the paddy fields of Italy.

Informal talks on, hopeful to resolve farmers issues before 2021, says agri minister Tomar

Agriculture Minister Tomar also asserted that the new farm laws are beneficial for farmers & the govt is ready to give a written assurance that MSP & mandi system will continue.

Research shows intermediaries’ role is misunderstood. Local market realities more at play

Researchers associated with Pennsylvania University’s India study centre looked at agricultural markets of Bihar, Odisha and Punjab. They found that intermediaries are a rational response to the dominant structure of Indian farming.

NDTV 24×7 on TMC defections, Chidambaram hits back at Sitharaman on Mirror Now

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

Amit Shah meets Goyal, Tomar, Sitharaman to review BJP’s efforts with protesting farmers

During the meeting, Shah also met BJP general secretaries and reviewed the party's outreach programme to allay fears on the new farm laws.

Why farmers pose a problem for police & seeking relief from ‘too many Fundamental Rights’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Delhi passes resolution demanding repeal of farm laws, CM Kejriwal tears up copy of laws

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tells central govt not to behave like 'British colonisers', while Environment Minister Gopal Rai urges setting up of a panel with the farmers.

On Camera

Indira, Manmohan, Modi, all raised income inequality. Until Hindu fears took the driving seat

The issue of inequality has assumed the blazing limelight at a time when inequality in India is said to be higher than it was in the British Raj. It's a ripe situation for half-truths and incendiary statements.

Foreign policy resonating among more Indians in 2nd & 3rd tier towns of India, says EAM Jaishankar

Speaking at launch of economist Surjit Bhalla’s book, S Jaishankar also highlights Gen Z’s engagement with ‘reel culture’, which has 'promoted awareness, created interest in many subjects'.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.