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Topic: SEEDS

Why Haryana seed producers have halted statewide supply over bill to amend a 1966 agri law

Nayab Saini-led govt last month passed the Seeds (Haryana Amendment) Bill 2025 during assembly's budget session. The amendment introduces a Section 19-A, which is the primary bone of contention.

Don’t trust the ‘superfood’ label. Here are five common foods to boost your health

Watch out for ‘superfood’ labelled packaged foods. It's a brand new trend in the diet industry without any substantial evidence.

Govt sends out letters warning about ‘mystery seeds’ that have puzzled, alarmed US & Canada

State govts, agricultural universities and seed associations have been warned to keep an eye out for seed parcels coming from unknown sources as they could harm the biodiversity.

India’s seed sales seen growing at fastest pace in 7 years despite economic slump

Modi govt decision to exempt farms from the lockdown has given a boost to demand, Kaveri Seed says.

India is fighting Covid-19 like Liberia fought the Ebola outbreak

Community based organisations have mounted Covid-19 responses by supporting quarantine facilities and providing hygiene kits in their areas.

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Capitalism is the bedrock of all economic progress. Socialism is a parasite: KD Valicha

Today is the anti-socialist era. Libertarianism is fighting; dedicated with all its power and love of liberty. It does not matter whether it wins in the political sphere, wrote KD Valicha in 1957.

Wealth nears $99 trillion, still Asia’s rich don’t have succession plans

Much of this wealth is tied to founder-led businesses that employ millions and help anchor regional economies.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.