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Plant Varieties Authority Yet to Revise FAQ Booklet That Drew Questions of Diluting Farmers' Rights
The online text was taken down about a month ago after an advocacy group wrote a letter arguing that the booklet had interpreted farmers and farmers’ rights “contrary to the legislative intent” of the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights Act...
Indian Tech Start-Up Investments Touch $14 Billion in 2019: Report
Indian tech startups performed well in the number of deals and funding value with companies like Oyo, Paytm, Ola Electric, Udaan, Bounce and Delhivery receiving large investments.
'Justice Delayed But Not Denied': Politicians Express Relief After Death Warrants Issued in Nirbhaya Case
A slew of political leaders from Union Minister Smriti Irani to Congress' Sushmita Dev said that the verdict was long-time coming and the struggles of the victim's family had finally come to fruition.
Families of Kids with Autism Face Mental, Social Burdens
Nine of the 16 families in the study reported being ridiculed or accused of child abuse, which they said limited them from attending social events.
Gujarat Govt Announces Rs 31.5 Crore for Farmers Hit by Locust Menace
The relief package would help nearly 11,000 farmers affected by the locust menace in two districts of north Gujarat, Agriculture Minister R C Faldu said.
Ishaan Khatter is in 'Honeymoon Phase' of His Friendship With Siddhant Chaturvedi
Ishaan Khatter revealed that he and Siddhant Chaturvedi are close friends off screen.
Campuses Must not Become Safe Havens for Politics of Hate, Says VP Venkaiah Naidu
Venkaiah Naidu also said academic endeavors and co-curricular initiatives must attain primacy in universities and not factionalism and divisive tendencies.
Amazon Begins Pre-Orders for Echo Auto at Rs 4,999 in India
Amazon Echo Auto connects to the Alexa app and lets users stream music, make a call, hear the morning news, or find the nearest coffee shop.
States Can't be Compelled to Give Jobs, Admissions Under EWS Quota Law: Centre in SC
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment was responding to a PIL that sought quota benefits for EWS in states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Arjun Kapoor Wants to Resume Shooting with Rakul Preet, Shares Hilarious Video
In the clip, Arjun used an Instagram filter with goggles saying “2020”. He was making sad faces, indicating he is missing the shooting of his upcoming family-comedy-drama.
Masked Men Involved in JNU Attack Will be Exposed Soon: Prakash Javadekar
Union Home minister Amit Shah on Sunday ordered an inquiry to be carried out by a Joint CP level officer and asked for a report to be submitted as soon as possible.
CES 2020: Dell G5 15 SE Gaming Laptop With AMD Ryzen CPU, Radeon GPU Unveiled
In addition to the redesigned Dell G5 15 SE, Dell also unveiled 24.5-inch Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor at the CES 2020.
Pakistan’s National Assembly Passes Bills to Extend General Bajwa's Tenure for Three Years
Qamar Javed Bajwa was to retire on November 29 last year at the end of his three-year original term but the Imran Khan gave Bajwa another extension of same length citing regional security situation.
Baby Rhino Born in Manas National Park Brings New Year Cheer for People of Assam
The birth of a rhino calf is seen as a big win for conservationists and their efforts towards the protection of the critically threatened one-horned rhinoceros species, the pride of Assam.
Say Hello to NEONs, The First Artificial Humans Who Talk, Walk And Act Just Like Us
NEONs have the ability to show emotions, converse and respond intelligently, and Pranav Mistry believes they are a new kind of life.
Two Indian-origin Women Appointed Judges in New York City
Rao was first appointed as an Interim Civil Court Judge in January 2019 and has been serving in Criminal Court. Prior to her appointment, she served with the New York County District Attorney's Office for 17 years.
