French farmers escalate protests, blocking highways and burning hay bales against the EU-Mercosur trade pact and mass cattle culls. President Macron faces pressure as unions reject a holiday truce. Read the full story.
On National Farmers Day 2025, honouring Chaudhary Charan Singh, we detail five crucial government schemes like PM KISAN and PMFBY that support India's farmers. Learn how these initiatives boost income and security.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
India observes National Farmers Day on 23 December, honoring farmers as 'Annadata' and the legacy of former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh. Explore the day's significance and key messages.
Ludhiana's Budhewal Co-operative Sugar Mill launches its 2025-26 crushing season, disbursing Rs 2 crore to farmers. Direct payments and operational efficiency mark a strong start. Read more.
Goa farmers met officials, highlighting how high input costs and an outdated subsidy system threaten farming viability. They demand revised rates, power relief, and restored tribal subsidies. Read their key demands.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge clarifies that leadership issues in Karnataka are local, urging state leaders to resolve disputes internally. Read the full story.
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi criticizes the union government's move to centralize MGNREGA, calling it 'far removed from ground realities' and harmful to crores of farmers. Read the full story.
Sambalpur observed a 12-hour shutdown as farmers protested paddy procurement token issues. Shops, offices, and banks closed. Farmers vow more agitation if demands unmet.
Congress Nagpur ticket interviews turn controversial as three former corporators are barred, sparking speculation of denied tickets and internal conflict. Read the full details.
Congress expels former MLA Mohammed Moquim for public dissent. His letter highlights party's decline in Odisha, leadership failures, and a disconnect with grassroots workers. Read the full analysis.
Congress workers staged a major protest in Lucknow against ED raids in the National Herald case. Police detained several protesters as tensions escalated. Get the latest updates here.
Haryana's agricultural credit outstanding surpasses Punjab's, with both states nearing Rs 1 lakh crore each. National data reveals Tamil Nadu leads. Explore the debt crisis and government's stance.
BJP MP Iranna Kadadi criticizes the Congress-led Karnataka government for failing farmers on drought relief and loan waivers. Read the full political confrontation.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha to protest at DC offices on Dec 18-19, threatens train blockade from Dec 20 if demands unmet. Leaders accuse AAP govt of supporting Centre's policies.
Andhra Pradesh paddy farmers battle high moisture levels post-cyclones, leading to slow procurement and distress sales. Learn about the crisis impacting harvests and prices.
Tamil Nadu's digital crop damage assessment faces hurdles, leaving tenant farmers in the lurch and delaying cyclone relief. Technical flaws and waterlogged fields stall enumeration.
Sugarcane farmers in Bihar's West Champaran marched to demand a higher MSP of Rs 500 per quintal, citing rising costs and price disparity with UP. Read about their key demands and planned agitation.
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Vinay Kumar announces a major organizational overhaul within three months, pledging to address senior leaders' concerns for party unity. Read the full story.
Farmers' protest in Jalandhar halts train services for hours despite heavy police deployment. Key demands include MSP guarantee and debt waiver. Read the full story.
Raichur APMC, Karnataka's largest, is overwhelmed by 50,000 quintals of paddy daily from Andhra & Telangana, forcing intermittent procurement. Read why farmers are flocking here.
Mexican farmers protest new national water law with tractor blockade of Congress. The law aims to regulate usage but faces backlash over privatization fears. Read the full story.
Internal conflict erupts in Phillaur Congress as workers protest against MLA Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary. Demands for his removal and ticket denial for 2027 grow. Details inside.
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are using Bollywood actor Sunny Leone's posters to shield their bountiful crops from the 'evil eye'. Discover this unique modern twist on an ancient superstition.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights Gramajanya Farmers' Producer Company in Puttur during Mann Ki Baat. Director Ramapratheek Kariyal calls it a major boost for farmer activities. Read more.
Telangana Congress government launches two-week celebrations featuring Lionel Messi football match, Vision 2047 summit, and statewide district events. CM Revanth Reddy to highlight achievements.
BJP announces massive protest in Koppal on December 1 against state government's failure to provide MSP for maize, paddy and Tungabhadra dam water. Join the farmers' movement!
Congress faces political crisis in Karnataka as Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar power struggle intensifies. Will history repeat itself after MP and Rajasthan failures? Read analysis.
Thousands of Punjab farmers gathered at Chandigarh's Sector 43 ground demanding MSP law, loan waivers. Traffic disrupted but managed via diversions. SKM announces major movement planned for November 28.
Karnataka black gram farmers demand fair pricing after maize protests. Government accused of ignoring farmer interests. Read about the growing agricultural crisis.