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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicFarmers protests

Topic: farmers protests

Protests against farm laws rooted in govt’s ‘communication failure’, say agri experts

At ThePrint’s Off The Cuff, three agricultural experts, Siraj Hussain, Ashok Gulati & Mekhala Krishnamurthy, weigh in on the contentious farm laws and the farmers’ protests.

Hopeful about next round of talks on farmers’ issue within 40 hours, says Dushyant Chautala

New Delhi: As a deadlock continues between the central government and protesting farmers on three new farm laws, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala...

Economic indicators much more encouraging now, farmers interests remain a priority, says Modi

In his first comments on the ongoing protests, PM Modi says his govt is committed to protecting farmers and assures them the new reforms will open access to markets and technology.

What Modi govt can offer in a new deal to restive farmers to end the stalemate

Market supremacy won’t reform India’s agriculture, but a combination of markets and institutions might.

Farmers adopt advanced tech, raise productivity when they have mobile phones: Study

Researchers looked at data from two programmes launched by the Indian government in mid-2000s to find a positive impact from increased access to information.

Niti Aayog’s quixotic turn, and a ‘shaking’ 73-year-old needs a straw

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

Pakistan finds love for Sikhs. Now cheering the Khalistan dream after failed Kashmir project

Pakistan wants Khalistan. It doesn't matter how Sikhs are treated at home.

From debt to unemployment, Punjab’s entire economy needs reform, not just agriculture

The bread basket of India, Punjab was the richest state in the country for decades before it began falling behind several states.

Stop playing games with innocent farmers, withdraw laws, Shiromani Akali Dal asks govt

Farmer leaders Wednesday rejected a government proposal on the laws and said they would intensify their agitation with a nationwide protest on 14 December.

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi meet President over farm laws, push for repeal

Rahul Gandhi, who was part of a five-member delegation of Opposition leaders, said they informed President Ram Nath Kovind that it was critical the farm laws are taken back

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?