Morning Digest | Centre says farmer protests won’t impact wheat procurement; Sandeshkhali witnesses fresh tensions as Bengal BJP chief removed from village, and more
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From Amit Shah’s BJP poll campaign in Chhattigarh to Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, here is a select list of stories to start the day on Feb 22, 2024
Farmer protests won’t impact wheat procurement: Centre
As the wheat harvest and procurement season is about to begin in March, the Centre said it was hopeful of resolving the farmers’ protests before it. Union Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra told reporters here on Thursday that the Centre was willing to hold further talks with farmers on their demands.
India a bridging power in many ways: Jaishankar
India is a bridging power in many ways, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday, while stating that multilateralism would exist side by side with national interests. In this regard, he stated that just after Independence India put “trust” in multilateralism and took the “Kashmir aggression” issue to the United Nations (UN) and others made it into an “accession issue” for geopolitical reasons.
Fresh tensions in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal BJP president dragged away from police station
Fresh protests erupted in Sandeshkhali on February 22 against alleged “land grabbing” by Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan’s brother Sheikh Sirajuddin.
SKM pledges to mobilise farmers nationwide and hold talks for action plan
India participates as an observer in Trump's Board of Peace meeting aimed at Gaza's redevelopment, without joining the initiative.
A survey reveals Indian Americans largely disapprove of Trump’s performance, but Democrats see declining support from this demographic.
Trump urges Iran to finalize a meaningful nuclear deal within 10 days, amid escalating military tensions and potential conflict.
Tensions escalate in West Asia as the U.S. and Iran bolster military presence amid looming decisions on potential strikes.
Pakistan issues demarche to Taliban over Afghan soil used for deadly terror attack, demanding action against terrorist groups.
Jose Maria Balcazar is appointed as Peru's interim President, marking the eighth leadership change in a decade amid political turmoil.
UN probe reveals 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher, condemning atrocities during Sudan's ongoing conflict and calling for justice.
Iran asserts its right to nuclear enrichment, dismissing foreign attempts to limit its nuclear program amid rising tensions with the U.S.
Unknown gunmen kill three militants linked to recent attacks on government officials in northwest Pakistan, police report.
As Ramzan approaches, Muslims around the world prepare for renewed spiritual discipline. A quiz on the holy month
Unitree, a private company started by tech entrepreneur Wang Xinxing (36) who designed his first robot at university, said this week it plans to sell as many as 20,000 humanoid robots this year, an almost four-fold rise from 2025
India has added its name to the list of countries criticising Israel for its unilateral measures on the West Bank.
Russia calls for restraint amid rising U.S. military presence near Iran, urging diplomatic solutions to escalating tensions.