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GM mustard: SC concerned over risks involved, to resume hearing next week

GM mustard: SC concerned over risks involved, to resume hearing next week

The apex court voiced the concern about risk factors while hearing separate pleas...

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Statutory regulations not violated for nod to GM mustard: Govt

Statutory regulations not violated for nod to GM mustard: Govt

The rebuttal came a day after the Coalition of GM-Free India, a group of NGOs opposing...

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15 "serious regulatory lapses" in nod to GM mustard: Report

15 "serious regulatory lapses" in nod to GM mustard: Report

The Coalition for GM-Free India has alleged that there have been 15 "serious regulatory...

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Glufosinate harmful to women in agriculture; approval of resistant GM mustard can increase its use: Report

Glufosinate harmful to women in agriculture; approval of resistant GM mustard can increase its use: Report

A report on Glufosinate Ammonium (GA) highlighting its adverse effects on the health...

Opinion
Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard

The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...

National
Plants of GM Mustard must be uprooted to avoid contamination of environment: SC told

Plants of GM Mustard must be uprooted to avoid contamination of environment: SC told

The seeds of GM mustard have started germinating after their environmental release...

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India doesn’t need ‘unsafe’ GM mustard, says Coalition for a GM-Free India

India doesn’t need ‘unsafe’ GM mustard, says Coalition for a GM-Free India

Apprehending that commercial cultivation of GM herbicide tolerant (HT) mustard will...

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Govt argues in SC that approval to GM mustard is in national interest, self-reliance to be achieved in edible oils

Govt argues in SC that approval to GM mustard is in national interest, self-reliance to be achieved in edible oils

Calling the decision to approve the environmental release of GM mustard variety...

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Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Govt

Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Govt

The opposition by green groups to genetically modified (GM) crops is unfounded as...

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Genetics expert Prof. KC Bansal speaks on implications of approval to GM mustard

Genetics expert Prof. KC Bansal speaks on implications of approval to GM mustard

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved the environmental...

Opinion
Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement

It is a very progressive step that through these new technology advances of genetic...

National
‘Sarson Satyagraha’ opposes GM mustard approval, threatens mass movement after SC order

‘Sarson Satyagraha’ opposes GM mustard approval, threatens mass movement after SC order

A media interaction was convened a day after the Supreme Court directed the Centre's...

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ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

Addressing a joint press conference, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)...

Opinion
Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...

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Unexpected reactions from farmers’ bodies on GM mustard approval

Unexpected reactions from farmers’ bodies on GM mustard approval

The recent nod to GM mustard has evoked unexpected reactions from two farmers’ organizations...

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GM cotton Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II RRF) set to get GEAC approval

GM cotton Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II RRF) set to get GEAC approval

Several organizations have reacted bitterly against genetically modified (GM) crops...