Topic: HTBt cotton
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.
Maharashtra farmers are asserting their freedom by celebrating HTBt cotton crop harvest
‘Skill India', 'Make in India' and 'Ease of doing business' have nothing to offer farmers. Every aspect of agriculture in India is tied up in regulations.
Haryana joins ‘movement’ to defy GM crop ban, farmers get ready to sow HT cotton seeds
Bharatiya Kisan Union, Haryana, says farmers in a Hisar village will sow HT Bt cotton seeds Friday to support the Maharashtra farmers who defied GM crop ban.
What’s the fuss over the new variety of GM cotton that farmers are batting for
Farmers planted the illegal HTBt cotton in Maharashtra last month, saying they wanted ‘independence’. Here’s all you need to know about the controversy.
On Camera
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Hard-nosed, practical—why India has revived relations with Kabul, and why Taliban is welcoming
By protecting the Indian embassy in Kabul for the last ten months, the Taliban is sending a message to its neighbours and the rest of the world.
Bigger cars, smaller chips — Why Mahindra is worried about increased wait time
A major focus for Mahindra will be defending its market share in the large-format SUV segment from Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.