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A split verdict by Supreme Court on GM mustard approval
The bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Sanjay Karol, issued a divided...
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...
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...
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...
Not one but many compelling evidences in favour of GM mustard
The Supreme Court of India made a very pertinent observation seeking compelling...
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...
Opposition to GM crops based on unfounded fears: Govt
The opposition by green groups to genetically modified (GM) crops is unfounded as...
Genetics expert Prof. KC Bansal speaks on implications of approval to GM mustard
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has approved the environmental...
Nod to GM Mustard -a step towards accelerating agriculture advancement
It is a very progressive step that through these new technology advances of genetic...
‘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...
Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision
This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...
Unexpected reactions from farmers’ bodies on GM mustard approval
The recent nod to GM mustard has evoked unexpected reactions from two farmers’ organizations...
India's biotech regulator nod for release of GM mustard; SJM, green groups angry
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the Union Environment Ministry...
GEAC recommends environmental release of GM mustard
The environmental release of genetically modified (GM) mustard has been recommended...
HTBt cotton and GM mustard set to get GEAC approval; first for any GM crop in 20 years
The commercial cultivation of GM crops may get approval in the country after 20...
SOPs notified for research of genome-edited plants; duration for developing new crop varieties to reduce
After a phase of years of reviews and meetings, the government has cleared the way...