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01 Dec 2020

DNA: How successful was the government's interaction with farmers?

Farmers' meeting with the government lasted for about four hours, in this section of DNA, understand how successful this meeting was?

27 Nov 2020

Taal Thok Ke: Khalistani 'intrusion' in farmers protest?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - Khalistani 'intrusion' in farmers protest?

26 Nov 2020

Taal Thok Ke: Who is the 'middleman' in farmers protest?

In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Topic for discussion in this episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' - Who is the 'middleman' in farmers protest?

28 Sep 2020

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): 'Chaotic politics' of Congress on farmers!

This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss: 'Chaotic politics' of Congress on farmers!

24 Sep 2020

Taal Thok Ke (Special Edition): Will the farmer be benefited by stopping the country?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke' we will discuss- Will the farmer be benefited by stopping the country?

31 Dec 2018

Watch: Daily News and Analysis with Sudhir Chaudhary, 31st December, 2018

Watch the complete segment of DNA with Sudhir Chaudhary, 31st December, 2018. This segment of DNA brings to you analysis of top news of the day.

31 Dec 2018

DNA analysis of farmers' helplessness in a democratic India

In this segment of DNA Sudhir Chaudhary analyses how Indian farmers are helpless despite India being a democratic country.

farm loan waivers

20 Jun 2017

Govt rules out farm loan waivers; will stick to fiscal targets

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday ruled out any waiver of farm loan and said the Centre will adhere to fiscal targets.

15 Jun 2017

Modi Cabinet approves sops for farmers; slashes crop loan interest by as much as 4%

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the interest subvention scheme (ISS) for the year 2017-18 which will help farmers getting short term crop loan up to Rs 3 lakh payable within one year at only 4 percent per annum.

12 Jun 2017

States will have to bear farm loan waivers from own coffers: FM Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the union government will not partake in state's fiscal leverage in waiving farm loans and made it clear that the cost has to be borne by them.

Agricultural income in India

09 May 2017

No plan to tax agricultural income; rich farmer very rare: FM Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said the government has no plans to tax agricultural income, including that of prosperous farmers, saying a rich farmer is "a very rare institution" and not the norm.

17 Mar 2017

Modi government initiates discussion on farm loan waiver

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday initiated discussions on farm loan waiver scheme with the agriculture ministry and some states in line with the BJP's promise at the time of UP elections.

Agriculture Ministry

16 Aug 2016

Agriculture Ministry demands Rs 11,000 cr more to implement PMFBY this year

The Agriculture Ministry has demanded an additional Rs 11,000 crore to settle crop insurance claims this fiscal under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

01 Aug 2016

Non-disbursement of loans to farmers is reality: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over non-implementation of its directions on the issue of monetary assistance to farmers in drought-affected areas, saying that non-disbursement of loans to them is a "reality".

14 Apr 2016

PM Modi launches online agri-market platform to ensure open price discovery, better returns to farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched an online national agricultural products market platform that will integrate 585 wholesale markets across India.

11 Apr 2016

Govt won't allow Monsanto exploit farmers; will continue to regulate cotton prices: Agriculture Minister

India will not allow seed companies such as Monsanto to exploit farmers and will keep regulating seed prices, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh told reporters on Monday.

farmers in India

10 Mar 2016

Watch – Farmer beaten up, dragged by police, bank loan recovery agents in Tamil Nadu

A farmer in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district was mercilessly beaten up by some police officials and bank loan recovery agents, footage of which has gone viral on social media.

02 Dec 2015

Three farmers commit suicide in Maharashtra's Nashik

Three farmers allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents in Nashik's Malegaon taluka during the last 24 hours, police said on Wednesday.

23 Dec 2014

Snapdeal.Com launches online 'Agri store' targeting farmers

Celebrating Kisan Diwas, e-retailing firm Snapdeal.Com on Tuesday announced the launch of "The Agri store", offering products like seeds, fertiliser and irrigation tools, among others, to farmers.

02 Aug 2014

Farmers' interest paramount, cannot be compromised in WTO: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the interest of farmers is paramount and can not be compromised during WTO negotiations, the pressure from developed world notwithstanding.

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