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"Central government is not doing anything...": Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakum
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday, responding to the BJP MLAs' protest against the state government in the Suvarna Soudha, stated that the state government has provided support to the farmers and the BJP MLAs should instead question the Central Government on its negligence towa
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"Farmers have been totally neglected by this Congress government...": Karn
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra on Tuesday slammed Congress for not resolving the farmers' issues, ahead of the party's protest against the state government. He stated that the Congress government has neglected the issues being faced by the farmers.
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Trump threatens 5% tariff increase on Mexico over "unfair" water shortfall
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump threatened an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not release water owed under a treaty, saying the shortage is hurting Texas farmers. He claimed Mexico has ignored requests and must deliver part of the water by December 31 or face penalties.
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Trump signals new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said he may impose new tariffs on Indian rice and Canadian fertiliser to support American farmers. He criticised alleged dumping and suggested "very severe tariffs" if needed, as trade talks with both countries remain unresolved.
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Trump announces 12 billion US aid package for farmers amid China trade dis
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump announced a 12 billion aid package for farmers hurt by the trade dispute with China. The plan funds one-time payments, with officials saying tariffs will cover costs. Farmers have faced major losses, especially in soybean sales, but prices have recently improved.
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Farmer-centric growth, technological innovation to triple Agricultural GDP
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that under the Modi government, agriculture had seen strong progress; sugarcane production has grown by 44 per cent since 2014, and 3,300 climate-resilient seed varieties have been developed.
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MP: CM Mohan Yadav holds review meeting of Food, Civil Supplies and Consum
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CM Yadav directed officials to ensure that every eligible beneficiary receives foodgrain distribution benefits without any difficulty, adding that the welfare of the poor, labourers, farmers and women remains the state government's top priority. The meeting at a Convention Centre focused
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BJP MPs not raising farmers' issues in Parliament: DK Shivakumar
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said it was the Centre's responsibility to offer a solution, stating that the state government had taken 'costly' steps to address issues facing sugarcane and maize farmers.
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Arvind Kejriwal slams Gujarat govt over action against farmers, claims AAP
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kejriwal is on a three-day visit to Gujarat and addressed the media during a press conference in Rajkot, where he also met families of farmers who were recently detained.
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan pushes for mission-driven agri research as governmen
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the government sharpens its focus on making agriculture a profitable enterprise and boosting India's presence in global markets, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday urged scientists and institutions to concentrate research efforts on the sector's most pressing challenges.
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Siddaramaiah questions HD Kumaraswamy's contributions to Mandya; flags GST
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Targeting Kumaraswamy, he asked, "He comes from a farmer's family. What has he contributed to the farming community?"
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Jaishankar "disagrees" on Putin visit impacting India-US trade deal, affir
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday firmly rejected suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent two-day state visit to India would complicate the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, asserting that no country can expect to dictate New Delhi's relations with o
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