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Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicIndian farmers

Topic: Indian farmers

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Trump’s tariff move undermines mutually beneficial India-US relationship, says Suresh Prabhu

Trump and Modi's respective campaigns—MAGA and Make in India—are complementary. Working together is the best way for both countries to uphold democratic values worldwide.

Buy, sell or hold? How agritech companies are helping farmers avoid distress sales, clock profits

Experts say these firms have helped move the conversation from production to marketing. However, the system is still small and will need to be well governed.

India hits back in WTO over allegations that it supports domestic farmers more than permitted

Five countries led by US estimate that India provides support to its rice and wheat farmers ‘vastly in excess’ of what it reports to WTO. India has refuted all allegations.

PM Modi to Release 18th PM-Kisan Installment on 5 October

This installment marks a continuation of the government's ongoing efforts to support farmers.

Haryana farmers are rethinking rice after September rain. Carrots, ginger, turmeric?

Delayed, erratic rains wreaked havoc on Haryana’s rice crops. With stubble-burning restrictions looming, many farmers are eyeing weather-resistant underground crops.

Marginal farmers find it difficult to access govt schemes as their number grows, income shrinks

The 'State of Marginal Farmers of India 2024' report released by FEED is as worthy of a parliamentary discussion as NEET irregularities or Delhi airport's collapsed roof.

Marginal farmers consistently lost over 50% crops in past 5 yrs due to extreme climate conditions

Report by Forum of Enterprises for Equitable Development & Development Intelligence Unit also highlights shift to animal husbandry & livestock rearing as adaptation strategy for farmers.

Farmers’ intention isn’t right. Modi govt must tell them conflict & commerce can’t go together

Failure to check violence, as happened in 2021-22 farmers' protest, can badly hurt the Modi government’s image in an election year.

Congress finally has MSP mudda against Modi. But 2 more steps to go for it to work in 2024

Legal guarantee of MSP as per Swaminathan Commission formula tops the farmers' list of demands. The Congress has aligned itself with an ongoing and powerful struggle on the ground.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.