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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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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

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.