KMM Announces Mass Protests Against Centre, Punjab Govt
The Kisan Mazdoor Morcha announces a series of mass demonstrations across Punjab against 'anti-farmer' policies. Key dates include Lohri protests on Jan 13 and sit-ins on Feb 5.
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Farmer Dies in Namakkal Pickup Truck Accident
A 36-year-old farmer and cattle trader, Suresh, died after his pickup truck overturned on Thokkavadi new ring road in Namakkal. The accident occurred while he was transporting a cow. Read the full details.
Patna's 4-Day Farmer E-KYC Drive for Digital IDs Launched
Patna district administration launches a four-day drive to complete farmer e-KYC and generate digital IDs. This mandatory registry is key for availing PM-Kisan, credit cards, and subsidies. Learn how it works.
Owaisi Targets BJP, PM Modi Over Trump Remark Silence
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi attacks BJP for muteness on Trump's comments, questions PM Modi's stance on national dignity. Read the full political critique here.
HHRC orders probe after Gurgaon society denies parking to dialysis patient
Haryana Human Rights Commission intervenes after a Gurgaon resident with end-stage renal disease alleges discriminatory denial of parking, terming it a violation of his right to life with dignity. The DC must submit a report by Feb 18.
Banned Insecticide Still Sold After Yavatmal Farmer Deaths
An insecticide banned in 2025 after 35 farmer deaths in 2017 continues to be illegally sold in India. Experts demand urgent enforcement of the ban to protect agricultural workers.
Bihar's 4-Day Farmer ID Drive for Kisan Nidhi Beneficiaries
Bihar agriculture minister urges 75 lakh farmers to register on farmer-registry portal from Jan 6-9. Registration is mandatory to continue receiving Kisan Samman Nidhi benefits under new Agri-Stack Project.
Vidarbha: 2,009 farmer suicides reported in 2025
Kishor Tiwari reveals 2,009 farmer suicides in Vidarbha for 2025, accusing BJP and all political parties of silence on agrarian distress. Read the full report.
Actor Sivaji Apologises to Women's Commission
Actor Sivaji apologised unconditionally to the Telangana State Women's Commission for remarks on women's clothing. The panel condemned his comments as 'moral policing'. Read the full story.
Haryana Issues Unique IDs to Farmers for Better Subsidy Delivery
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
Farmer dies after plea at Amaravati land pooling meeting
A 70-year-old farmer collapsed and died after pleading his case at a grama sabha in Mandadam village. The meeting addressed grievances over the land pooling scheme for road widening in Andhra Pradesh's capital region.
Ridhima Sharma Critiques 'Test Drive' Remark & Changur Baba
Ridhima Sharma challenges Anirudh Acharya's controversial 'test drive' comment on women in live-in relationships and probes Changur Baba conversion narratives. Explore the fierce debate on women's dignity and autonomy.
Rs 100 Stamp Paper Gets Moneylender Licence in Vidarbha
A TOI probe reveals private moneylenders in Maharashtra's suicide belt get licences easily, as farm distress pushes farmers to extremes. Read the full investigation.
Karnataka Farmer Earns Rs 1.2 Crore via Solar & Farming
A Karnataka farmer's innovative model of combining solar power generation with agriculture yields Rs 1.2 crore annual income. Discover how this sustainable approach is being promoted by CM Siddaramaiah.
PDP's Iltija Mufti files police case over Nitish hijab act
PDP member Iltija Mufti files a police complaint in Srinagar against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's alleged assault on women's dignity. Read the full story and its political fallout.
Javed Akhtar Condemns Nitish Kumar's Hijab Removal Incident
Lyricist Javed Akhtar condemns physical interference with a woman's attire, reigniting debate on personal dignity vs. tradition. His statement adds fuel to the Bihar CM controversy.
Euthanasia, Living Will: Key Facts for UPSC Aspirants
Understanding euthanasia, passive vs active, and the Supreme Court's 2024 ruling on a 13-year vegetative state case. Essential reading for UPSC ethics and current affairs.
Farmers in Ludhiana Protest 13-Year Jail Term for TN Leaders
Ludhiana farmers submit memorandum to President, demanding intervention for Tamil Nadu farmer leaders sentenced to 13 years over a 2015 ONGC protest. Read about the nationwide solidarity.
Kerala's KERA Project Offers Grants to Link Farmers with Markets
Kerala govt & World Bank launch KERA project to forge 150 alliances between farmer companies & agri-businesses. Grants up to 60% (max Rs 2 Cr) available. Apply by Dec 31.
Chandrapur farmer offered kidney sale to clear loan
A debt-ridden farmer from Chandrapur was allegedly advised by a moneylender to sell a kidney. Police confirm he has only one kidney. Read the shocking details.
Odisha to Implement Supreme Court's Living Will Order
Odisha government commits to implementing Supreme Court's Advance Medical Directives. High Court hears PIL on delay. Committee formed, draft resolution in final stages. Read details.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Repay Rs 74 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A marginal farmer from Chandrapur was forced to sell his kidney after illegal moneylenders charged 40% monthly interest, trapping him in a Rs 74 lakh debt. Police have registered a case and arrested six accused. Read the full story.
Farmer Suicides: A Fragile Pause in a Tragic Cycle
A recent decline in farmer suicides offers a fragile pause. This editorial argues for urgent, systemic action to transform this moment into a true turning point for Indian agriculture.
Farmer Sells Kidney to Clear Rs 1 Lakh Debt in Maharashtra
A desperate farmer from Maharashtra's Beed district sold his kidney to repay a loan. This shocking case highlights the deepening agrarian crisis and financial distress in rural India. Read the full story.
2,809 Farmer Suicides in Karnataka Since 2023-24
HD Kumaraswamy discloses a tragic toll of 2,809 farmer suicides in Karnataka since the 2023-24 fiscal year, highlighting unfulfilled loan promises. Read the full report on the deepening agrarian crisis.
Karnataka Farmer Suicides: Over 2800 Deaths Since 2023-24
Shocking data reveals over 2800 farmer suicides in Karnataka since 2023-24 FY. Minister cites debt & crop failure as key reasons. Read the full report.
Judicial Interventions Uphold Dignity, Implementation Key
Recent court rulings highlight dignity as non-negotiable. For true reform, focus must shift to effective law implementation. Read expert analysis.
Tharoor: Criminalise Marital Rape to Protect Women
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.
MP Declares 2026 as 'Agriculture Year'
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 2026 as 'Agriculture Year' with the theme 'Prosperous Farmer: Prosperous State'. Focus on tech-driven farming and job creation. Read more.
SC Upholds Dignity of Divorced Muslim Women in 1986 Law
India's Supreme Court emphasizes dignity & autonomy for divorced Muslim women under a 1986 law, examining return of marital goods. Read the landmark ruling details.
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