The world gets a note of caution on gene drives introduction

The Convention on Biological Diversity meeting wants countries to seek “free, prior and informed consent” before introducing new …

Illegal GM Soybean: Farmers’ body demands CBI probe into GEAC inaction  

The biosafety regulatory body denies receiving any complain about illegal cultivation of GM Soybean in some parts of Gujarat

GEAC revalidates field trials of GM maize, rice and wheat

Decision on others to be considered on April 25, says regulatory body for genetically modified organisms

Bt brinjal has no history of safe use

Jack A. Heinemann, professor of molecular biology and genetics at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, has expertise in genetic …

GEAC approves field studies of GM mustard on honey bee

Similar approvals for Genetically Modified mustard were also given in March this year by the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee

Illegal GM cotton spreads across India

In a replay of Bt cotton saga, Monsanto's Roundup Ready Flex is being grown in at least three states without clearance

Biotech regulator approves GM mustard, now Centre to take a call

Biosafety mechanisms ignored, conflict of interest over GEAC panel as well, say experts 

Genetically modified food: Whose health, whose business

People are concerned about the possibility of eating GM food.  Can we not expect the government to ensure that they have the right to choose?

GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the crop

Some valuable lessons from Bt Cotton were who funds research and development and who will distribute the seeds

BJP parliamentarians back out of Monsanto-sponsored US tour

The delegation was to leave for the US on Saturday, according to media reports

New Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee constituted

Bikaneri Narma fraud investigator Soporoy made co-chairperson

Vacuum in governance on genetically modified foods in India

FSSAI has so far dragged its feet on regulating GM foods. Its recent attempt to regulate the industry may do more harm than good as the draft …

GM Mustard: Doctors demand ban on crops, uprooting of trial plantations

Over 100 doctors across India submit letter to PM Modi warning of health concerns

GEAC, experts slip on basics?

As the biotech industry takes heart from the prime minister’s remark, a fresh report shows India’s regulation and expertise on GM …

Rogue GM crops wreak havoc

Monsanto’s unauthorised GM wheat in the US has spooked the world, but contamination is widespread

Cleaning the cotton stain

ICAR sets up independent investigation into Bt Bikaneri Narma research scam

Report on GM crops unfortunate: industry

The parliamentary committee on agriculture has strongly criticised the regulatory system on genetically modified (GM) crops in the country, …

Centre’s response on GM mustard proves regulatory violations, claim activists

Environment ministry releases response to Coalition of GM-free India’s allegations over environmental approval to GM crop

NDA government ambivalent about calling off GM trials

Scientists ask Narendra Modi to call off trials of genetically modified food crops, caution against biotech companies being allowed to take away …

Parliamentary committee slams regulatory system on GM crops

Says the crops have an impact on health and the environment and that these aspects were overlooked while approving Bt Brinjal trials in India

GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environment, SC told

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing Aruna Rodrigues, presented arguments against the crop

How competent is Indian science?

A shoddy inter-academy report on GM crops casts a shadow on the integrity and competence of Indian science, while a US expert finds approval for …

GE cotton: Three states refuse NOC for field trials

GEAC demands Telangana, Gujarat state reasons for declining, will take decision if Maharashtra doesn't reply on time

GM crop field trials: anti-GM activists protest outside Moily's office

Moily’s approval will now allow event selection trials of rice, castor, cotton and a few other genetically modified crops ÒÇÇ

Scientists write to PM against ICAR ‘gag order’ on GM mustard

Health and safety of crops draw concern from scientific community