#Farmers
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MeghalayaMeghalaya's Lakadong turmeric seeks global recognition as premium brandHigh-curcumin turmeric from Jaintia Hills gets GI tag, pitched to G7 leaders as premium product.
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NationalIndia's monsoon weakens; IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for next two weeksThe India Meteorological Department predicts below-normal rain over the next fortnight as monsoon intensity eases.
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State PoliticsWeak monsoon strains Cauvery waters as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu clash over supplyLow rainfall has dried up Cauvery supplies, leaving farmers in both states struggling. Karnataka resists releasing water to Tamil Nadu amid irrigation concerns.
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State PoliticsTwo farmer leaders allege assault at Meerut police officeFarmer leaders in Meerut claim they were beaten with shoes and sticks at a senior officer's office.
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MaharashtraMaharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹6,477 Crore for Jayakwadi Irrigation Project Phase-IIProject to irrigate 1.31 lakh hectares across five districts in Marathwada region
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MaharashtraRaju Shetti Demands Scrapping Of Shaktipeeth Expressway, Warns Of AgitationSSS chief Raju Shetti demands immediate cancellation of Nagpur-Goa expressway, citing loss of 26,000 acres of fertile farmland across 12 districts.
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NationalSkymet cuts monsoon forecast to 85% of average, warns of drought riskWeather forecaster Skymet predicts monsoon rainfall at 85% of long-period average, citing strong El Niño impact on Indian agriculture.
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HaryanaHaryana seals Khanauri border to block Punjab farmers' march to DelhiHaryana closes Khanauri border crossing to prevent Punjab farmers from proceeding toward the capital.
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State PoliticsTelangana Farmers Oppose Paddy Bonus Restriction to Seven VarietiesTelangana farmers object to limiting ₹500/quintal bonus to seven notified paddy varieties, citing unfair exclusion of those with quality seeds.
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GovernanceGovernment in talks with banks to reduce Kisan Credit Card interest subsidyGovernment discusses 50 basis point cut in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans to align with RBI rate cuts.
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State PoliticsCauvery issue: Protecting farmers' interests and upholding law both important, says D.K. ShivakumarKarnataka CM says following law is essential to avoid Central government control of the dam.
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State PoliticsFarmers await compensation for NICE Road Project: KumaraswamyFormer CM demands halt to unauthorised toll collection and legislative takeover of NICE road project.
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