Jigeesh A. M.

Centre’s new #opium policy of allowing private players to process concentrated #poppy straws is reminiscent of the British era, says opium farmers, who are engaged in this cultivation for generations. “Big companies will misuse this crop to maximise profit,” they said. My report:

At the heart of Noida industrial protests is the hasty implementation of the four Labour Codes by the Centre on Nov 21,2025. work-hours increased to 12 hours, leaving the contractual workers in a lurch, add to this the LPG price-rise. They hoped some respite from April 1, which never came. Read this important perspective by @jigeesham in The Hindu thehindu.com/news/national/…

As 4 U.S. sanctions deadlines expire this month, exporters urge government to revive oil-rice barter trade mechanism with Iran. Reporting with @jigeesham on the choices India faces over oil, trade and Chabahar port. @the_hindu thehindu.com/news/national/…

As U.S. sanctions deadlines expire this month, exporters urge government to revive oil-rice barter trade mechanism with Iran ✍️@suhasinih, @jigeesham thehindu.com/news/national/…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa @nrinwa_1973 takes all questions with regard to the SIR in Uttar Pradesh from @the_hindu team in a discussion moderated by @sreeparna_c

#HappeningNow @the_hindu “Mind” series interaction with Navdeep Rinwa, chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh on the ongoing SIR exercise and other related issues. Great set of questions and engaged answers, session moderated by @sreeparna_c

House panel flags 32 times increase in sugarcane arrears, farmers to launch protests ✍️@jigeesham thehindu.com/news/national/…

Majority of employment creation in agriculture, says report ✍️@jigeesham thehindu.com/news/national/…

Farm bodies say zero-tariff raw cotton import from the U.S. will severely affect domestic price and devastate growers; several farmer bodies, particularly those working among cotton farmers, have decided to launch protests, reports @jigeesham

Cotton farmers oppose Goyal’s U.S. import remarks, warn of price crash ✍️A. M. Jigeesh thehindu.com/business/agri-…

Members of DUJ and KUWJ organised a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in support of the general strike of workers against the Labour Codes. #GeneralStrike #PressFreedom #WorkerPeasantUnity

JUST IN | The decision to allow free import Distiller’s Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS), soyabean oil, red sorghum for animal feed, tree nuts, fresh and processed fruits under the India US bilateral agreement will have an impact of Indian farmers, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha. The SKM demands resignation of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for ignoring the concerns of millions of farmers and asks PM Modi to desist from implementing the deal. - reports @jigeesham

JUST IN | Trade deal to allow Indian markets to be flooded by highly subsidised US agricultural products will devastate crores of small and middle farmers’ households in India. Narendra Modi government succumbed to US imperialism, says Samyukt Kisan Morcha in a statement, @jigeesham reports.

India-U.S. trade deal: Agri, seafood exporters relieved, farmers agitated over possible import of U.S. crops ✍️@jigeesham thehindu.com/business/Econo…

Rajasthan SIR: Bulk Form 7 applications for voter name deletion surface in Barmer; BJP BLAs deny filing them - The Hindu share.google/hzrEKAw6K3Dk5R…

Diversify your fish basket to woo new markets: from rohu, catla to scampi, tilapia, pangasius ✍🏼 @jigeesham trib.al/Q7a7DOt

Not many will prominently report it But a massive farmers rally is currently underway in Palghar, overwhelmingly comprising tribals Thousands are marching towards the collectorate, demanding restoration of MNREGA & proper implementation of Forest Rights Act, among other things

The International Labour Organization’s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report has warned that the global unemployment rate is projected to remain at the historically low level of 4.9% – equivalent to 186 million people – in this year, reports @jigeesham trib.al/vmYB5Ug

The first part of an extended conversation I had on India’s nuclear programme with @neutranino (Jacob Koshy) and @SobhanaNair of @the_hindu. The second part will be out on Jan 26. youtu.be/TgzU0V4_c7M?si…

Govt. seeks feedback on draft Bill to regulate pesticides, promote ‘safe and effective’ use ✍️@jigeesham thehindu.com/news/national/…

Is the 10-minute delivery model necessary? Kamal Karanth and Prashant Kamal discuss this topic in a conversation moderated by @jigeesham trib.al/MYa7ID4