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TopicGenetically modified crops

Topic: genetically modified crops

Split SC verdict on GM mustard: ‘Centre shouldn’t have unilaterally acted’ vs ‘fears not substantiated’

Since two-judge bench delivered divergent views, matter will now be placed before CJI D.Y. Chandrachud who will then refer it to a larger bench to re-hear case.

Commercial sale of GM mustard will have to wait as SC gives split verdict

Matter set for larger bench. The judges, however, have asked the Centre to consider a national policy for seamless approach to GM crops.

China begins ‘large-scale trial’ of genetically modified corn in 2.6 lakh hectares of land

China will likely plant less than 1% of its corn fields with genetically modified varieties this year, using fields in certain counties of Inner Mongolia, Jilin, Hebei & Yunnan provinces.

Indian scientists say GM mustard will help boost crop yields, cut vegetable oil imports

After the environment ministry's approval, scientists will now carry out the last rounds of trials before letting farmers grow the transgenic mustard variety.

Govt approves environmental release of GM mustard, paves way for commercial cultivation

India meets 70% of its domestic cooking oil demand by importing a variety of oils, including palm, soybean and sunflower varieties.

Snapdragon genes, anti-cancer properties — purple tomatoes are a superfruit, 14 yrs in the making

These genetically modified tomatoes will soon hit the shelves in US and are said to protect against certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, among other ailments.

I am launching a civil disobedience movement against moratorium on GM crops. Here’s why

I respect the rule of law but today, I will plant Bt brinjal on my farm to launch the ‘Feed India civil disobedience movement’. GM crops need revival.

Modi govt’s ‘indecisiveness’ on GM crops slowed down research advancement, US agri dept criticises

Report released by Global Agricultural Information Network of USDA cites 'existing policy environment' as a reason for uncertainty in agricultural biotech R&D in India.

India will lose on agri-tech, experts tell PM, seek quicker approval for gene-edited plants

Experts associated with IAAG have written to PM Modi claiming approvals for gene-edited plants have been ‘inordinately delayed’ as the regulatory body has sought opinion of states.

How Modi govt has ‘scuttled’ GM farming in India by moving Bt Brinjal trials to states

GM crops have been controversial in India from the get-go. While proponents praise its benefits, critics dismiss it as a failed experiment.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.