Farmers

Following its 36-day protest over paper leaks, the Cockroach Janta Party joined a Samyukt Kisan Morcha conference in Delhi.

The Uttar Pradesh government is encouraging farmers to cultivate dragon fruit through MIDH subsidies of up to 50%, specialised training, and modern irrigation support.

KMM convener Sarwan Singh Pandher alleged agricultural feeders were receiving barely two-and-a-half to four hours of electricity daily, forcing farmers to run diesel motors and warning of a chakka jam if their demands remain ignored.

Yogi government's action is intended to lessen the difficulties Uttar Pradesh farmers faced during the procurement process.

India's land system is now largely digital: 19 states allow downloading legally valid RoR records online. Banks in 406 districts verify mortgages instantly. 97% rural records digitised, ULPIN issued for 36 crore plots, plus urban NAKSHA mapping for transparent deals.

Kashmir's apple orchards, powering 70% of India's supply, face scrutiny over pesticide overuse linked to brain tumors in workers. A revived SKIMS study shows strong ties, prompting lawmakers to push for safety gear, monitoring, and research amid rising health alarms.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (11th October) attended a special agricultural programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi, where...