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Monday, May 6, 2024
TopicIndian farmers

Topic: Indian farmers

RSS affiliates join farm bill chorus, want MSP for farmers in open market too

Several farmers’ organisations have been protesting against the three agriculture bills brought by the govt, which have been termed anti-farmer by opposition as well as ally SAD.

All non-BJP parties must unite against Centre’s farmer bills in Rajya Sabha, says Kejriwal

The Delhi CM tweeted, saying all three bills will allow big firms to exploit farmers and asked non-BJP parties to ensure their members' presence in the house.

FCI has highest rice, wheat stock since 2005. Modi govt continuing legacy of bad economics

It is clear from the rising stock of rice and wheat that the government has been buying more from farmers than what it requires during a pandemic.

New arhar crop variety is a double-income dream for Indian farmers

Pusa Arhar-16, the new variety, has produced a record yield of 19.76 quintals per hectare in trials at 21 locations across the country.

Biochar could be the solution to crop burning that Indian farmers were waiting for

Biochar, which is produced by burning organic matter without oxygen, can help tackle crop burning and air pollution.

Modi raj is the most anti-farmer regime in India’s history

There is a gigantic gap between hype and truth of the Narendra Modi regime.

Haryana farmers sorry for poor Delhi air, but say stubble burning is a compulsion

Since Haryana farmers know they are being watched by authorities, many have begun to burn paddy straw at night.

Modi’s MSP increase to have limited impact as govt buys only a third of rice, wheat output

Data shows every year only one third of total rice and wheat produced is procured by the govt, thus limiting benefits of hiked MSP.

Cash in villages signals end of struggle for this non-bank lender

Mahindra Financial, which has a presence in about 3.3 lakh villages, forecasts bad loans will continue to shrink as clients’ financial health strengthens.

Maharashtra’s farm sector to shrink by 8.3%, could deepen political crisis for BJP

Maharashtra Economic Survey says economy is expected to grow at a slower rate of 7.3 per cent in 2017-18 as against 10 per cent last year.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

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.