French Farmers Clash With Police Over EU Rules, Mercosur Deal
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
French farmers' nationwide protests turn violent outside ANSES HQ. They oppose strict EU regulations & the Mercosur trade deal, fearing for their survival. Riot police use tear gas.
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BJP's Kisan Morcha warns the Himachal Pradesh government of a statewide agitation if subsidies for farmers, including on seeds and fertilizers, are not provided promptly. Details inside.
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Maharshi Dayanand University faces massive protests over V-C misconduct allegations & a stalled recruitment process. Students & scholars issue a 10-day ultimatum. Full details inside.
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Tamil Nadu farmers' association requests state govt to invite heads of key institutions like IMD, NABARD, FCI to crucial samba-thaladi paddy procurement policy consultation in Thanjavur.
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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.