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Indian Agriculture: Between the 2026 Union budget & US-India trade deal, a huge setback for Indian farmers
While the Indian corporate media has hailed the reduction of tariffs to the US, now at 18 per cent (still up from the previous single digit figures), it is the blanket non-tariff barriers to US agriculture goods that will hit Indian farmers hard
UP: Tribals Protest In Mirzapur, Demand Implementation Of Forest Rights Act, Allege Harassment
The protest is being held under the banner of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), which has been working to implement FRA in the region for nearly six years.
Tribals Allege Officials Use Forest Rights Act to Harass, Demand Money; Picket DM’s Office
Protesters said that those who refuse to pay forest officials were termed 'outsiders' or 'encroachers' and their ready-to-harvest crops or even homes were mowed down with JCBs.
India Misses Unique R-Day Celebration: SKM to Intensify Struggle
Farmers celebrate Republic Day in Jind by holding a protest rally to mark the second stage of the farmer movement.
UP: FIR Against Farmers After Stray Cattle Herded Into School; Union to Hold Protest
Farmers say the Adityanath government’s cow protection moves have failed on the ground, leaving them to bear the worst brunt in the form of crop damage and loss of lives
NCST firm on its stand, Forest Conservation Rules violate Forest Rights
The Environment Ministry has however dismissed these concerns despite some valid points raised
West Bengal farm workers protest Centre withholding Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA budget
Marking one year of the Government of India withholding the release of over Rs 7,500 crore MGNREGA funds to West Bengal, the civil rights network NREGA Sangarsh Morcha, in alliance with the Paschim Banga Khet Majoor Samity (PBKMS), held Black Day on December 27, with workers holding black flag demonstrations, thaala bajao, road blockade and public meetings.
MoTA: Titles for 50% claims under FRA distributed; 95% titles given to individuals
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In the ongoing session of Parliament, the government provides state-wise details into the number of claims settled and titles distributed till June 30, 2022
Lakhimpur Kheri witness alleges he was attacked with swords, no witness protection despite scheme in place since 2018
Farmer Prabhjot Singh, the third witness in the case to be attacked, said the assault took place in Tikunia, Teni’s village
TN: Farmers Protest Against Land Acquisition, Low MSP and Delay in Dues Across State
Several farmers' outfits are protesting across the state on various demands including acquisition of fertile lands for industrial park, better procurement prices for paddy, sugarcane and delay in payment of dues
Seeking agreed demands execution, Dalit farm workers’ rally lathicharged in Punjab
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