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This came at a discussion on genome editing, biosafety for product development and socioeconomic considerations at the ongoing 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) currently being held here.They were of the view that the sector needs broader and multi-dimensional framework to understand the net social value of technology transpired in the field and suggested that there should be greater consultations among agri-bio scientists and social scientists.R. Ramkumar from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and the part-time Member of Kerala State Planning Board said that government-run research establishments in the country should take adequate care and measures for risk assessment,…

Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters, AAP MLA Dilip Pandey said: “During the production of Singh before a Delhi court on Tuesday, the truth that has come to light has unveiled the dirty politics and revengeful intentions of the BJP. In court, it became clear that the ED was conspiring to kill Singh at the behest of the BJP. “This is a significant question, and both the BJP and the ED should answer this question. BJP and ED are working together to hatch a conspiracy in which the life of Singh is in danger.”Pandey, providing detailed information about…

‘Tejas’ is a grand spectacle which honours the female pilots in the IAF, as well as the IAF and the nation.The actress had recently met the as-of-now first and only woman Rafale fighter pilot in the IAF, Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh, and now she went to Cricket Live Mumbai for the India vs Afghanistan pre-match in her Air Force uniform to promote the film.Wearing the proud and revered uniform of the IAF, the ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ actress was looking absolutely strong and fierce, having the exact same vibe as that of a female officer.The movie had released its…

She reached the ED office at 10.57 a.m. and left at 7.30 p.m.Sources said that she was interrogated by ED’s assistant director Mukush Kumar, accompanied by a lady officer, in two phases with a short recess of 30 minutes at noon.The sources added that although the actual questioning process concluded at around 6.30 p.m., Rujira was asked to wait for some time, as Mukesh Kumar had a discussion with his senior officers at the ED’s headquarter in Delhi about the proceedings of the integration.Finally at 7.30 p.m., she was given the nod to leave the central agency office.As per sources,…

A meeting was held between the officials concerned with Delhi Jal Board officers at the Sonia Vihar Water Treatment Plant (WTP) before they were shown a detailed presentation regarding the working of the WTPs.“The presentation explained how the DJB works to purify water, where they source the water from, and the process employed in their WTPs. Information was also shared regarding the various laboratories established by the DJB at its WTPs and other locations and how the process of measuring water standards is carried out in all these testing labs,” said an official.“After reviewing all the information, officials from the…

Sharmila has called for a meeting of YSRTP leaders in Hyderabad on Thursday to take a decision on the number of seats to contest and chalk out election strategy, party sources told IANS. The party is likely to contest 100 out of 119 Assembly seats in Telangana. Sharmila, the daughter of Congress leader and former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh late Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), may contest from two seats – Paleru and Miryalaguda. Her mother Y.S. Vijayamma is also likely to enter the fray from Secunderabad. The YSRTP took the decision to go alone after the Congress…

Addressing the NCP Mahila Aghadi women office-bearers and workers, Pawar said that the country has witnessed the situation in Manipur where women are raped, attacked, killed alive, and all this is happening in India.”If something like this occurs, the NCP sisters in that area must take to the streets and put an end to it… it is our right to protest on such serious issues,” exhorted Pawar.Again raising the question of ‘missing’ women and girls in the state, which he had highlighted a few months ago, Pawar said that his party leader has asked a question on this in the…

According to police, accommodation for all the visiting dignitaries have been arranged at the Leela Palace Hotel at Netaji Nagar, the Taj Mahal Hotel on Mansingh Road, the ITC Maurya Hotel and Taj Palace Hotel -, both on SP Marg, the Roseate House Hotel and JW Marriot Hotel, both in Aerocity. “As per the programme received, on Thursday the delegates will proceed to Yashobhoomi in the morning from their respective hotels and will return in the evening. On Friday, they will leave from hotels to Yashobhoomi in the morning and will come back to their place of stay and in…

In an interview to ‘People’ magazine, the ‘Set It Off’ and ‘Girls Trip’ actor, 52, has admitted that the pair, who tied the knot in 1997, are still trying to “figure out” what the future of their marriage looks like.The couple share children Jaden and Willow, as well as Will’s son Trey, whom he had with ex-wife Sheree Zampino.Jada admitted the pair were in fact living separately when Will Smith, 55, famously slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars in 2022, when the latter cracked a joke about his wife’s bald hairstyle. Jada suffers from alopecia.She noted that no permanent…

The Forum on Mission LiFE precedes the 9th edition of the two-day G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ summit (P20 summit), which is to be held from October 13-14, at the newly-constructed India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC) in Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi.The LiFE movement, initiated by India, is a worldwide endeavour dedicated to advocating sustainable lifestyles and safeguarding our environment.The Parliamentary Forum on LiFE holds substantial significance, serving as a platform for parliamentarians to exchange insights and share successful approaches in the promotion of sustainable living.Furthermore, it will play a pivotal role in increasing awareness of the LiFE movement and its…