The recurring drought situation in Maharashtra reflects a problem in the agricultural sector of India – many farmers are still at the mercy of rains, declining groundwater and escalating costs of production. Whenever the situation arises where the drought creates a problem for agriculture and rural life, the government announces relief programs and the local ...

SC stays execution: SC has stayed Centre’s implementation of three farm laws & formed a panel to negotiate with farmers In a major development amid the ongoing farmers’ protest across North India, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of the three controversial farm laws. The apex court also established a four-member committee of ...

Day-long hunger strike: Thousands of farmers observed day-long hunger strike as part of their protest against new farm laws Thousands of farmers protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws across various Delhi borders observed a day-long hunger strike on Monday. Beginning at 8 am on Monday, the hunger strike witnessed the participation of representatives of ...