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It caps a month-long period of turmoil in which far-right nationalists made significant gains in a parliamentary election on December 1 a week after a first-round presidential race saw the far-right outsider Calin Georgescu emerge as the front-runner. “It will not be an easy mandate for the future government,” Mr Ciolacu, whose PSD party topped the polls in the parliamentary election, said in a statement. “We are aware that we are in the midst of a deep political crisis,” he said. “It is also a crisis of trust, and this coalition aims to regain the trust of citizens, the trust of the people.” Romania’s 16 ministerial positions will be shared among the parties, which will hold a slim majority in the legislature. It is widely seen as a tactical partnership to shut out far-right nationalists whose voices found fertile ground amid high living costs and a sluggish economy. Mr Ciolacu, who came third in the first-round presidential ballot despite polls indicating he would win the most votes, has served as prime minister since June 2023. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it is entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns”. Romania was plunged into turmoil after Mr Georgescu’s surprise success in the presidential race, after allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference emerged. Days before the December 8 run-off, the Constitutional Court made the unprecedented move to annul the presidential race. “We go through complicated times, but I think we all learned from mistakes of the past,” Mr Ciolacu said. “I hope that together with my colleagues in the coalition, we’ll find the best solutions to get past the challenges we have in front of us.” Mr Ciolacu said that the new government would aim to quickly organise the rerun of the presidential election in which the new coalition has agreed to put forward an agreed common pro-European candidate. Cristian Andrei, a political consultant based in Bucharest, said that the new government made up of the same political parties will likely embrace “soft populist” rhetoric such as economic patriotism, anti-austerity, and a peace solution in neighbouring Ukraine to counter the rise of far-right populism. “This will be a way to answer the concerns of many Romanians who voted for populists... but will not solve the fundamental problem of trust,” he said. “The only decisive factor now will be who and how convincing the pro-European candidates will be against this popular revolt.” George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, which came second in the parliamentary election, said that all politicians from his party on Monday would vote against the Ciolacu government. In 2021, the PSD and the PNL also formed an unlikely but increasingly strained coalition together with UDMR, which exited the Cabinet last year after a power-sharing dispute.The Growth of Organic Farming in India Organic farming in India has seen unprecedented growth over the last decade. With increased awareness of health and environmental sustainability, the demand for organic products has skyrocketed. Organic farming companies have risen to the occasion, adopting innovative farming techniques, maintaining eco-friendly practices, and ensuring the availability of chemical-free food products. In this article, we’ll delve into the top 10 organic farming companies in India for 2025 that are leading the sustainable agriculture movement. 1. Organic India Organic India is one of the pioneers in promoting organic farming and wellness. Known for its herbal teas, supplements, and organic products, the company sources its raw materials from certified organic farms across India. Why It Stands Out: Wide range of organic products, including herbal teas and health supplements. Empowerment of small farmers through sustainable practices. Commitment to fair trade and eco-conscious packaging. 2. Sresta Natural Bioproducts (24 Mantra Organic) Sresta Natural Bioproducts, under its popular brand 24 Mantra Organic, has become a household name for organic staples. Their range includes organic pulses, rice, spices, and more. Key Features: Presence in over 200 cities across India. Stringent quality checks to ensure 100% organic certification. Focus on reducing the carbon footprint of agricultural processes. 3. EcoFarms EcoFarms has been at the forefront of the organic farming movement in India, focusing on eco-friendly methods and biodiversity conservation. Their product range caters to both domestic and international markets. What Makes It Unique: Extensive product portfolio, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and spices. Practices that emphasize soil health and water conservation. Collaborations with global organizations for sustainable farming. 4. Nature Bio-Foods Nature Bio-Foods specializes in organic food exports and has set benchmarks in quality assurance and sustainability. They partner with thousands of farmers to ensure premium organic products. Highlights: A diverse range of organic grains, pulses, and oils. Advanced processing facilities to retain nutritional value. Strong international presence in over 25 countries. 5. Organic Tattva Organic Tattva focuses on providing high-quality organic food products at affordable prices. Their offerings range from staples to superfoods, making organic living accessible to everyone. Key Features: Certified organic products adhering to global standards. Transparent supply chain ensuring traceability. Innovative packaging for extended shelf life. 6. Farm2Kitchen Farm2Kitchen is a prominent player in delivering organic produce directly to consumers. With an emphasis on promoting local farmers, it bridges the gap between producers and buyers. Why It’s Popular: Farm-to-table approach for fresh and chemical-free produce. Support for small-scale farmers to adopt organic methods. Easy online ordering and doorstep delivery services. 7. Conscious Food Founded in 1990, Conscious Food is one of India’s oldest organic farming companies. It specializes in organic grains, spices, and oils, promoting a holistic lifestyle. Unique Aspects: Hand-processed and minimally packaged products. Focus on traditional farming methods. Extensive product range catering to health-conscious consumers. 8. Sanjeevani Organics Sanjeevani Organics is committed to promoting organic farming as a way of life. They work closely with Himalayan farmers to bring pure and high-quality products to market. Key Features: Specialty in Himalayan organic products like herbs and grains. Support for rural farmers through training and fair trade. Commitment to biodiversity conservation. 9. Organic Garden Organic Garden delivers fresh organic fruits and vegetables straight from farms to consumers. Their products are grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ensuring a healthy alternative. Highlights: Strict adherence to organic certification standards. Focus on fresh produce and seasonal offerings. Robust delivery network across urban areas. 10. Navdanya Founded by Dr. Vandana Shiva, Navdanya is more than an organic farming company—it’s a movement to protect biodiversity and promote sustainable agriculture. Why It’s Unique: Advocacy for seed sovereignty and farmer’s rights. Extensive network of organic seed banks. Training programs for farmers to adopt eco-friendly practices. Why Choose Organic Farming Companies? The organic farming companies listed above are redefining agriculture in India. Here are some reasons to support these companies: Health Benefits: Organic food is free from harmful chemicals, ensuring better health. Environmental Sustainability: These companies focus on reducing soil erosion, conserving water, and improving biodiversity. Empowering Farmers: Many of these companies work directly with farmers, ensuring fair wages and training. Future of Organic Farming in India With government initiatives like the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and increasing consumer demand, organic farming is poised for significant growth in India. Companies are now leveraging technology for precision farming, efficient supply chains, and product traceability. By 2025, organic farming could contribute significantly to the agricultural GDP. Learn more about sustainable practices and support organic farming efforts globally by visiting IFOAM – Organics International . 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3 Top ETFs I'm Planning to Buy Hand Over Fist in 2025, Despite All the Cheap Stocks on My Radar - Yahoo FinanceCOLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims' families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences . Biden converted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. The inmates include people convicted in the slayings of police and military officers, as well as federal prisoners and guards. Others were involved in deadly robberies and drug deals. Three inmates will remain on federal death row: Dylann Roof , convicted of the 2015 racist slayings of nine Black members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina; the 2013 Boston Marathon Bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev , and Robert Bowers, who fatally shot 11 congregants at Pittsburgh’s Tree of life Synagogue in 2018 , the deadliest antisemitic attack in U.S history. Opponents of the death penalty lauded Biden for a decision they'd long sought. Supporters of Donald Trump , a vocal advocate of expanding capital punishment, criticized the move weeks before the president-elect takes office. Victims' families and former colleagues share relief and anger Donnie Oliverio, a retired Ohio police officer whose partner, Bryan Hurst, was killed by an inmate whose death sentence was commuted, said the killer's execution "would have brought me no peace.” “The president has done what is right here,” Oliverio said in a statement also issued by the White House. But Hurst’s widow, Marissa Gibson, called Biden's move distressing and a "complete dismissal and undermining of the federal justice system,” in a statement to The Columbus Dispatch . Tim Timmerman, whose daughter, Rachel, was thrown into a Michigan lake in 1997 to keep her from testifying in a rape trial, said Biden's decision to commute the killer's sentence offered families “only pain.” "Where’s the justice in just giving him a prison bed to die comfortably in?” Timmerman said on WOOD-TV. Heather Turner, whose mother, Donna Major, was killed in a 2017 South Carolina bank robbery, called the commutation of the killer's sentence a “clear gross abuse of power” in a Facebook post. “At no point did the president consider the victims,” Turner wrote. “He, and his supporters, have blood on their hands.” Corey Groves, whose mother, Kim Groves, was murdered in a 1994 plot by a New Orleans police officer after she filed a complaint against him, said the family has been living with the “nightmare” of her killer for three decades. “I have always wanted him to spend the rest of his life in prison and have to wake up every morning and think about what he did when he took our mother from us," Groves said in a statement through his attorney. Decision to leave Roof on death row met with conflicting emotions Families of the nine people killed and the survivors of the massacre at the Mother Emanuel AME Church have long had a broad range of opinions on Roof's punishment. Many forgave him, but some say they can’t forget and their forgiveness doesn’t mean they don’t want to see him put to death for what he did. Felicia Sanders survived the shooting shielding her granddaughter while watching Roof kill her son, Tywanza, and her aunt, Susie Jackson. Sanders brought her bullet-torn bloodstained Bible to his sentencing. In a text message to her lawyer, Andy Savage, Sanders called Biden’s decision to not spare Roof’s life a wonderful Christmas gift. Michael Graham, whose sister, Cynthia Hurd, was killed, told The Associated Press that Roof’s lack of remorse and simmering white nationalism in the country means he is the kind of dangerous and evil person the death penalty is intended for. “This was a crime against a race of people," Graham said. “It didn’t matter who was there, only that they were Black.” But the Rev. Sharon Risher, who was Tywanza Sanders’ cousin and whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed, criticized Biden for not sparing Roof and clearing out federal death row. “I need the President to understand that when you put a killer on death row, you also put their victims' families in limbo with the false promise that we must wait until there is an execution before we can begin to heal,” Risher said in a statement. Risher, a board member of Death Penalty Action, which seeks to abolish capital punishment, said during a Zoom news conference that families “are left to be hostages for the years and years of appeals that are to come.” Abraham Bonowitz, Death Penalty Action’s executive director, said Biden was giving more attention to the three inmates he chose not to spare, something they all wanted as a part of their political motivations to kill. “When Donald Trump gets to execute them what will really be happening is they will be given a global platform for their agenda of hatred,” Bonowitz said. Politicians and advocacy groups speak up Biden had faced pressure from advocacy organizations to commute federal death sentences, and several praised him for taking action in his final month in office. Anthony D. Romero, executive director of the ACLU, said in a statement that Biden has shown "the brutal and inhumane policies of our past do not belong in our future.” Republicans, including Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, criticized the move — and argued its moral ground was shaky given the three exceptions. “Once again, Democrats side with depraved criminals over their victims, public order, and common decency,” Cotton wrote on X. “Democrats can’t even defend Biden’s outrageous decision as some kind of principled, across-the-board opposition to the death penalty since he didn’t commute the three most politically toxic cases.” One inmate's attorney expresses thanks — and his remorse Two men whose sentences were commuted were Norris Holder and Billie Jerome Allen, on death row for opening fire during a 1997 bank robbery in St. Louis, killing a guard, 46-year-old Richard Heflin. Holder’s attorney, Madeline Cohen, said in an email that Holder, who is Black, was sentenced to death by an all-white jury. “Norris’ case exemplifies the racial bias and arbitrariness that led the President to commute federal death sentences,” Cohen said. “Norris has always been deeply remorseful for the pain his actions caused, and we hope this decision brings some measure of closure to Richard Heflin’s family.” But Ed Dowd Jr., the U.S. attorney in St. Louis at the time of the robbery and now a private attorney, criticized Biden's move. “This case was a message to people who wanted to go out and shoot people for the hell of it, that you’re going to get the death penalty,” Dowd said. Now, "Biden is sending a message that you can do whatever you want and you won’t get the death penalty.” This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Rev. Sharon Risher's name. Swenson reported from Seattle. Associated Press writers Sara Cline in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jim Salter in O'Fallon, Missouri; Stephen Smith in New Orleans, and Corey Williams in Detroit contributed.
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