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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: ICAR

Peru’s iron-rich, biofortified potato being developed for India, to undergo testing before wider use

Variety has been developed by Peru’s International Potato Center and its genetic material shared with Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Central Potato Research Institute.

India unveils world’s 1st gene-edited rice. How it is different from genetically modified varieties

Genetic modification process has faced criticism, with many agriculturists and scientists raising concerns over its health, safety, and ethical implications.

India’s agriculture education stuck in Green Revolution mindset

Indian agriculture education is stuck in the Green Revolution era. ICAR reforms aim to modernise curricula with skills in AI, climate tech, and global markets.

ICAR organises campaign to create awareness about sanitation workers’ safety

As part of the Safai Mitra Suraksha Shivirs, PPR, masks, disposable gloves & other protective gear were distributed to sanitation workers.

FSSAI U-turn on A1, A2 labels for dairy products comes after ICAR member’s letter to Modi

FSSAI withdrew advisory against A1, A2 labels for dairy products five days after issuing it, citing need for wider consultation. But Venugopal Badaravada's letter played a part, it is learnt.

Royal Society’s only new Indian fellow this yr is agricultural scientist who decoded legume genomes

Rajeev Varshney is fourth Indian agricultural scientist to become FRS. He was recognised for his seminal work that helped India develop and release eight chickpea varieties.  

Acres of wheat flattened by rain in Haryana. Farmers worry about aid, ICAR confident of 112 mn tonnes target

Farmers registered under PM insurance scheme say they’re not entitled to state govt relief while the latter says it has reopened its portal for beneficiaries.

On Camera

What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

An average Lajpat Nagar playboy knows that women will reply to his Instagram story of the chicken curry he cooked for lunch. And he is proven right, every single time.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.