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.
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Telangana Varsity Acts on WhatsApp Paper Leak
Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University suspends staff and cancels admissions after a BSc exam paper leak via WhatsApp. VC vows systemic reforms. Read the full investigation details.
Record Harvests Call for Policy Shift to Support Crop Diversification
India's record foodgrain production of 330.5 million tonnes highlights a critical need: aligning policies and infrastructure with crop diversification goals to ensure sustainable farmer incomes and nutritional security. Read the analysis.
Farmers Protest Land Acquisition for Emergency Airstrip in Prakasam
Farmers in Prakasam district oppose NHAI's plan to acquire fertile land for emergency flight landing on NH-16. They demand use of barren land instead. #FarmersProtest #LandRights
Assam Farmers Block Highway with Potatoes Over Low Prices
Hundreds of potato farmers in Assam's Sadiya staged a dramatic protest by dumping tonnes of produce on NH-37, demanding fair prices and market infrastructure. Read their demands.
Dharwad Students Protest Scholarship Delay, Hostel Woes
UAS Dharwad students protest scholarship delays, poor hostel conditions, and staff shortages. Their demands highlight systemic issues in agricultural education funding. Read more.
French Farmers Threaten Paris Blockade Over EU-Mercosur Deal
French farmers escalate protests, threatening to bring Paris to a standstill over the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. They fear cheap South American imports will destroy local agriculture. Read the full story.
Punjab JAC Launches Statewide Protest Against Power Reforms
The Joint Action Committee in Punjab has initiated a massive statewide protest against the state government's proposed power reforms, demanding the withdrawal of the Electricity Amendment Bill 2024. Learn about the demands and impact.
Woman constable assaulted in Chhattisgarh coal mine protest
A violent protest against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar saw a woman constable's clothes torn. Two individuals arrested following the December 27 incident. Read the full report.
Woman constable stripped in Chhattisgarh protest, 2 arrested
A woman police constable was stripped & assaulted during a violent anti-mining protest in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh on Dec 27. The video sparked outrage. Read details.
PAU Tops PMRF List with 21 Fellows in Agriculture
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana secures top spot in PMRF list with 21 fellowships. Discover how this boosts agri-research and India's scientific talent.
Free 45-Day Agri-Business Training in Vellayani, Apply by Feb 5
College of Agriculture Vellayani offers a free 45-day entrepreneurial training programme. Selected candidates can get bank loans up to Rs 20 lakh. Apply online by February 5.
589 Students Get Degrees at Anand Agricultural University Convocation
Anand Agricultural University's 22nd convocation saw 589 graduates receive degrees. Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat called for a move to indigenous cow-based agriculture. Read the full report.
HAU Reinstates Suspended Security Chief, Controversy Revived
Haryana Agricultural University reinstates Chief Security Officer Sukhbir Singh after suspension for lathicharge on students. Details on the controversy, past allegations, and inquiry report recommendations inside.
PAU Ludhiana Tops NIRF Rankings for Third Consecutive Year
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana secures top NIRF rank for state agri universities, enters global top 100, and drives farmer-focused innovations in 2025. Discover its key achievements.
Gene-Edited Mustard Nears Approval in India
India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.
Congress NSUI protests tree felling for Bhopal road project
Congress NSUI activists marched in Bhopal against the proposed cutting of 8000 trees for a road project. State chief Jitu Patwari warned of environmental damage. Join the conversation on conservation.
London Protest Over Violence Against Hindus in Bangladesh
Indian & Bangladeshi Hindus protested in London over minority killings. BHAS UK organised the peaceful demo, chanting Hanuman Chalisa & playing Bangladesh's anthem. Read more.
₹10 Crore Demand to Upgrade Brahmavar Agri College
MLC Manjunath Bhandary seeks ₹10 crore in 2025-26 budget to upgrade Brahmavar Diploma College to a degree-level institution under KSNUAHS, addressing a long-standing coastal demand. Read the full story.
Elderly woman dies at DMK protest in Coimbatore
An 80-year-old woman collapsed and died during a DMK-led protest in Annur against the Union government's VB-GRamG Bill. Details on the incident and police case.
Karnataka Simplifies Farmland Conversion for Non-Agricultural Use
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
PAU Ludhiana rethinks road plan to save trees after protest
Punjab Agricultural University re-evaluates road widening project after student protests. Alternative 40-ft plan may save 94 trees. V-C calls protesters 'outsiders'. Read the full story.
Farmers Protest Inadequate Crop Insurance in Chikkamagaluru
Farmers in Sringeri, Chikkamagaluru, protest against delayed and low crop insurance payouts. Officials promise action. Read about the ongoing struggle for fair compensation.
VHP, Bajrang Dal Protest in Delhi Over Lynching in Bangladesh
Members of VHP and Bajrang Dal staged a protest at the Bangladesh High Commission in Delhi, condemning the lynching of a Hindu man. Police intervened as tensions rose. Read the full report.
PAU Road Plan Sparks Clash: 94 Trees Marked for Removal
A plan to widen a key road at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana has triggered protests. The forest department has assessed 94 trees for removal, pitting administration's traffic needs against environmentalists' green cover concerns.
Bihar Left Protests Against VB-G-RAM-G, Defend MGNREGA
CPI(ML), CPM, and CPI lead rallies across Bihar, alleging the new VB-G-RAM-G program aims to dismantle the rural job guarantee scheme MGNREGA. Sonia Gandhi also criticizes the move.
Opposition to Hold Mass Protests Against Vande Bharat Act
Opposition INDIA bloc announces nationwide protests against Vande Bharat Act and Ram G Act. AAP, Congress leaders to lead demonstrations. Get the latest updates.
French Farmers Protest Cattle Culls, EU Trade Deal
French farmers revolt against mandatory cattle slaughter & EU-Mercosur pact, blocking highways with tractors. They demand vaccination over culling. Read the full story.
CAU Imphal Team Visits IIVR Varanasi for Research Talks
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
Cab Drivers Block Bengaluru Toll Plaza Over Airport Pick-Up Rules
Cab drivers in Bengaluru blocked a key toll plaza protesting new airport pick-up rules requiring a Rs 150 fee. The protest caused major traffic disruptions. Read the full story.
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