Agricultural Crisis

Atrocities an excuse; reservation the key issue in rally war between Marathas and Dalits

Following Marathas, Dalits across Maharashtra have also begun organising peaceful rallies demanding tougher SC/ST Prevention of Atrocity Act. However, according to political pundits, the real issue is reservation

As farmers' suicide toll mounts in Odisha, govt puts blame on family disputes and alcoholism

Farmer suicide cases in Odisha, which began sometime in September, show no signs of abating in a hurry. Not a day passes without one or more farmers committing or attempting suicide.

Marathwada region sees 32 farmer suicides in a week, drought worsens agrarian crisis

With the Marathwada region in Maharashtra experiencing a severe drought, as many as 32 farmers committed suicide in the region in the past week alone, the Times of India reported.