Analysing the Fifth Indo-US 2+2 MinisterialForeign ministers of both countries: Antony J. Blinken and Dr S. Jaishankar, and defence ministers, Lloyd J. Austin III and Rajnath Singh, ...
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Govt rebuts claims that statutory regulations were violated during GM mustard appraisalIn a response issued on Saturday, the ministry said: "The Assessment of Food and Environmental Safety (AFES) report prepared by the sub-com...
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Biotech regulator recommends environmental release of GM mustardThe move comes amid opposition from green groups which say commercial cultivation of GM mustard could have an adverse impact on human healt...
26 Oct, 2022, 06.39 PM IST
No genetically modified organisms in food items without prior nodThe regulations bring under their ambit food products that may have been made using food ingredients or processing aid derived from GMOs, e...
23 Nov, 2021, 07.04 AM IST
Tata Sons seeks up to $1 bn funding for phone plant in Tamil NaduThe partnership with Apple will be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India push and will take advantage of the government’s pr...
04 Dec, 2020, 09.43 AM IST
GEAC clears GM mustard for commercial useIf approved, GM Mustard could be the first genetically-modified food crop to be cultivated commercially in India.
12 May, 2017, 12.34 AM IST
Look who's mentoring the bossPwC recently asked its senior leaders if they would be open to mentoring by junior professionals on matters like new technology and social ...
20 Feb, 2017, 11.10 AM IST
- Activists launch 'Sarson Satyagraha' against GM Mustard
Kolkata, Oct 2 (IANS) A section of beekeepers, farmers and activists marched in protest here against GM Mustard being considered for commer...
02 Oct, 2016, 05.05 PM IST
- GEAC panel competent to evaluate GE crops: Government
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Environment Ministry on Sunday asserted that its panel was competent in subjects relevant to safety evaluation...
18 Sep, 2016, 08.21 PM IST
Genetically Modified mustard gets scientific nod, safe tag from green ministryWhile a final view on allowing GM Mustard is yet to be taken by the Centre, a scientific study that gives a clear go ahead to it will be di...
06 Sep, 2016, 06.11 AM IST
Why every major country needs a KudankulamFossil fuel is a hazard to the environment, oil & gas are hostage to geopolitics; nuclear energy remains a safe bet.
23 Sep, 2012, 07.06 AM IST
How ABB is tweaking products to make sustainability an integral part of its business modelABB is tweaking its products, systems and services to make sustainability an integral part of its business model, much like a Unilever or a...
30 Aug, 2012, 11.23 AM IST
- PMO asks NPCIL to ensure safety of nuclear projects
PMO has given NPCIL two weeks to submit a report on measures needed to ensure safety of all existing and proposed nuclear projects.
18 Mar, 2011, 06.32 AM IST
- Ghosts return to haunt Indo-US nuke deal
Given the gravity of the Fukushima crisis, India must review its nuclear-power policy to ensure that long-term risks of nuke accidents are ...
18 Mar, 2011, 02.30 AM IST
- India vows to fight liberal import of used goods
India has opposed suggestion by some developed countries for more liberal trade in remanufactured goods or refurbished old products fearing...
16 Aug, 2010, 04.15 AM IST
- India vows to fight liberal import of used goods
Refurbished goods are a threat to environment, domestic industry.
16 Aug, 2010, 01.27 AM IST
- Safety norms must for cos planning to mine in Orissa
Companies seeking bauxite mining licences in Orissa forests will have to comply with a host of safeguards that would mitigate and compensat...
08 Oct, 2007, 12.42 AM IST