Farmers' Forum Meets SC Panel, Reiterates MSP Demand
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha leaders met the Supreme Court committee, demanding a legal MSP for all crops. They also announced a nationwide yatra culminating in a Delhi Mahapanchayat.
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Farmers' Agitation Talks Resume After Year-Long Hiatus
Crucial talks between protesting farmers and a high-powered committee are set to resume after a year-long break. Get the latest updates on demands and potential outcomes.
Farmers to Meet SC, Parliamentary Panels on Agri Issues
Sanyukt Kisan Morcha delegation to meet Supreme Court-appointed committee and parliamentary panel in Chandigarh on Friday to discuss MSP legal guarantee and other farming concerns.
Assam Potato Farmers Sell Below Cost, Demand MSP & Storage
Potato farmers in Assam face severe losses as prices crash below production costs. They blame lack of MSP, cold storage, and influx of cheaper potatoes from UP and Punjab. Read their demands.
Amritsar Farmers Hold Motorcycle Rally Ahead of Jan 16 Dharna
Amritsar farmers held a large motorcycle rally to mobilize support for their January 16 dharna. The protest demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
UP Millet Farmers Prefer Govt Procurement, Earn Rs 598 Cr
Uttar Pradesh millet farmers chose govt procurement centres over open markets in 2025-26, selling 2.13 lakh MT. 54,253 farmers received timely payments of Rs 598 crore. Read more.
Mysuru Farmers Allege Corruption, DC to Visit Taluks
Mysuru farmers met DC Lakshmikanth Reddy, alleging rampant corruption & inhumane treatment. DC assured a review of all taluks within 15 days. Key issues include MSP scheme delays & wild animal menace.
Punjab Panchayats Demand Repeal of G Ram G Act
Punjab's village councils pass resolutions seeking repeal of the Gramin Rajasthan Sehkari Samiti Act, 2023, aligning with farmer protests. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver.
Pakistan Traders Brand 2025 a Year of Economic Collapse
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
Andhra Red Gram Farmers Sell Below MSP, Face Crisis
Andhra Pradesh's red gram farmers face distress sales at Rs 6,500/quintal, far below the Rs 8,000 MSP. Falling yields and delayed govt procurement deepen the agrarian crisis. Read more.
Indore Water Contamination: Conflicting Death Toll
Conflicting claims over deaths from contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura. CM says 4, Mayor says 7, residents claim 13. Officials cite pipeline leakage as cause. Details inside.
Punjab Sinks Deeper in Debt: Rs 3.73 Lakh Crore Burden
Punjab's debt crisis escalates to Rs 3.73 lakh crore, consuming 46% of revenue. This fiscal emergency threatens development and demands urgent policy action. Read the full analysis.
Contaminated Water Kills 3 in Indore, Official Fired
Three dead, over 40 hospitalized in Indore due to contaminated water. Municipal official sacked. Details on the crisis in India's cleanest city and the official response.
Mohali's Civic Mess Worsens: Violence, No Buses, Waste Crisis
Mohali's urban infrastructure collapses in 2025. Parking disputes turn violent, city bus service remains on paper, and garbage crisis deepens. Read about the planning failures crippling the city.
Nafed's MSP Support in Pune Aids Soybean Farmers After Crop Loss
Nafed's MSP procurement in Pune's Junnar offers relief to soybean growers hit by erratic rains. 70 tonnes bought at Rs 5,328/quintal, ensuring fair prices. Learn how this intervention countered distress sales.
Iran Protests Grow Over Cost of Living Crisis
Protests erupt across Iran as citizens face severe economic hardship, soaring food prices, and water shortages. Authorities respond with internet restrictions. Read the full story.
Bihar's PACS Transformed into Multi-Service Hubs
Bihar's cooperative minister announces major digital push for PACS, with 4,000 units online, 25+ services, and plans for Jan Aushadhi Kendras and vegetable outlets. Read about the state's paddy procurement drive.
Farmers, Labourers Raise Livelihood Issues at Barwala Meet
The Kisan Mazdoor Panchayat in Barwala, Haryana, highlighted critical issues like land acquisition, canal water supply, and MSP. Read about their key demands and the officials' response.
Kabul's Traffic Crisis Deepens with Congestion and Bus Shortages
Daily life in Kabul grinds to a halt as severe traffic congestion and a critical shortage of public buses cripple the city. Commuters face hours-long delays and soaring costs. Read more.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Millions in Afghanistan Face Hunger Amid Deep Aid Cuts
Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis worsens as funding cuts leave 23.7 million people facing acute hunger. UN agencies warn of catastrophic consequences without urgent support.
Shah's Cooperative Vision for Haryana: MSP to Bharat Taxi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah outlines a cooperative-led roadmap for Haryana, highlighting MSP for 24 crops, a rising agriculture budget, and the upcoming 'Bharat Taxi' app. Read more.
Farmers forced to sell paddy below MSP in Kendrapada
Kendrapada farmers are selling paddy for as low as Rs 2,400/quintal, far below the Rs 3,100 govt price, due to delayed procurement starting Jan 9. Read about the crisis.
US Cotton Imports Soar After India Scraps 11% Duty
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
Bagalkot Horticulture University in Rs 50 Cr Fund Crisis
Karnataka's sole University of Horticultural Sciences in Bagalkot faces a severe financial crunch. With a Rs 50 crore annual shortfall, staff salaries and vital research are at risk. Experts demand urgent government intervention.
Cachar mandates paddy sale only at govt centres, enforces MSP
Cachar administration enforces strict paddy procurement rules. Farmers must sell exclusively at notified centres at Minimum Support Price. Inter-district transport restricted. Read details.
Maize MSP Fails: Farmers Skip Distant Dharwad Centre
Karnataka's maize MSP scheme falters as farmers refuse to transport crop to distant Dharwad. State govt procures 7 lakh tonnes, but logistics undermine support price. Read the full report.
Govt to announce sugar policy in January to prevent glut
The Indian government is set to announce measures in January to prevent a domestic sugar surplus and ensure timely payments to farmers. Key demands include a sugar MSP hike to ₹41/kg and increased ethanol blending.
Sugar Industry Seeks MSP Revision, Higher Ethanol Prices
India's sugar industry urges govt to raise MSP and ethanol prices to manage surplus stock, ensure mill liquidity, and boost the ethanol blending program. Key demands revealed.
ISMA Seeks Higher Sugar MSP to Safeguard Farmers
The Indian Sugar Mills Association urges the government to raise the minimum selling price of sugar to ₹40/kg, citing rising production costs and stagnant MSP. This move is crucial for the financial stability of millions of sugarcane farmers.
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