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Topic: Haryana

Why is Khattar govt not procuring sunflower at MSP? ‘Crops smuggled in from neighbouring states’

Haryana CM says case of sunflower similar to that of millet, which state govt procured at MSP for 3 yrs while bajra was being smuggled in from Rajasthan, where it's abundantly available.

Khattar takes swipe at JJP MLA, but says ‘alliance for public good, will continue’

Speculations over future of the alliance with JJP are rife after four Independent MLAs & Haryana Lokhit Party MLA Gopal Kanda met senior BJP leader Biplab Kumar Deb.

As BJP-JJP tussle for Dushyant’s seat heats up in Haryana, alliance pushed to brink ahead of polls

Biplab Kumar Deb campaigned for former Union minister Birender Singh’s wife Prem Lata in Uchana earlier this week, prompting sitting MLA Dushyant to assert claim over his 'karmbhoomi'.

What’s the sunflower MSP dispute that has Haryana farmers on warpath against Khattar govt

Agitating farmers say state not sticking to procurement promise. Govt says sunflower included in scheme under which farmers paid Rs 1,000/quintal if produce is selling below MSP.

‘Girls don’t come to train anymore’ — in Haryana hinterland, anger brews over treatment of wrestlers

Support for wrestlers demanding BJP MP Brij Bhushan's arrest is growing across rural Haryana, where akhadas are seen as road to glory for young sportspersons.

Teachers slam Haryana govt’s ‘self-funding’ plan for state universities — ‘shirking responsibility’

Principal secy of higher education has asked state universities to generate their own funds from alumni, CSR, public-private projects, research grants, patents etc.

‘Avenge Birender Singh’s tears’ — BJP drops another ‘hint’ of rift with Dushyant Chautala’s JJP

At Chautala's constituency Uchana Kalan, BJP Haryana in-charge Biplab Deb asks party workers to work to ensure Birender Singh’s wife wins in 2024. It is the latest in such statements by BJP leaders.

‘People’s sentiments with protesting wrestlers’ — Haryana BJP leader ‘warned Nadda against inaction’

Former Union minister Choudhary Birendra Singh said he met BJP chief J.P. Nadda around Karnataka assembly polls and the latter told him he would speak to home and sports ministries.

1st unit of nuclear power plant in Haryana ‘74% complete’, operations to start in 2028

The nuclear project, north India's 1st, was given in-principle approval in 2009. Haryana chief secretary says state govt is providing necessary support for its early completion.

Haryana cops detain farmer leaders, activists en route to all-woman mahapanchayat called by wrestlers

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik & Bajrang Punia were detained Sunday. Activists say Haryana cops launched operation to detain supporters the previous night.

On Camera

India’s agricultural paradox—rising output, rising imports, and a shrinking trade surplus

Agricultural policy has prioritised price stabilisation over fostering long-term competitiveness. This incentivises the pursuit of subsidies rather than productivity enhancement.

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.