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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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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.

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.