The Centre seeks approval for the environmental release of GM mustard, stressing the importance of genetically modified crops in ensuring food security and self-sufficiency in India. The production of GM crops can increase output by 25-30%. Importing edible oil and agricultural products is hurting consumers, farmers, and the economy. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta told...
Read MoreDelhi government aims to improve ambient air quality by 20% in the next fiscal with a comprehensive plan. The focus will be on reducing average concentration of major pollutants, waste burning, dust restriction, halting coal use, and polluting vehicles. The government plans to increase electric buses, stop sewage flow, implement Delhi Solar Policy, expand...
Read MoreA busy corporate lawyer based out of Delhi, Amar Jain has never let blindness come in the way of his work but travelling poses a big challenge given that most websites of airlines and travel agents are far from accessible despite directorate general of civil aviation having detailed guidelines in place.
Read MoreIn the J&K mediclaim insurance scam, ED on Thursday said it has attached properties and bank balances worth Rs 37 crore of Reliance General Insurance Pvt Ltd (RGIPL) and Trinity Reinsurance Brokers (TRBL) related to fraudulent awarding of tenders for mediclaim insurance policy for J&K govt employees and pensioners.The attachment included land worth Rs...
Read MoreSBI nets Rs 5k crore through AT-1 bonds at 8.3%
Read MoreDelhi High Court sets aside the decision of SAU to expel a student on charges of indiscipline, stating that SAU doesn’t enjoy any specific immunity from legal proceedings. The court holds that the expulsion was contrary to the SAU Act and its regulations, lacking natural justice and fair play.
Read MoreRanbir Kapoor’s film ‘Animal’ will have an extended cut for its OTT release on Netflix. The film will be a few minutes longer, adding an additional 8 minutes to the total runtime. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirmed the existence of the extended version and mentioned incorporating scenes initially omitted.
Read MoreRanbir Kapoor’s film ‘Animal’ will have an extended cut for its OTT release on Netflix. The film will be a few minutes longer, adding an additional 8 minutes to the total runtime. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga confirmed the existence of the extended version and mentioned incorporating scenes initially omitted.
Read MoreJapan’s “Moon Sniper” spacecraft is preparing to make a historic lunar touchdown at midnight on Saturday using pinpoint technology the country hopes will lead to success where many have failed. With its Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) mission, Japan wants to become the fifth nation to pull off a fiendishly tricky soft landing...
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