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India Poised to Approve Gene-Edited Mustard for Higher Oil Yield

Gene-Edited Mustard Nears Approval in India

India may soon approve its first genome-edited mustard, promising higher oil output. This follows the release of gene-edited rice and marks a strategic shift in agricultural biotechnology. Read more.

Bombay HC Demands Full Details on Vidarbha Cotton Procurement by Dec 23

HC Seeks Full Details on Vidarbha Cotton Procurement

Bombay High Court orders CCI to disclose exact cotton procurement data from Vidarbha, highlighting a severe shortage of operational centers. Farmers face distress sales due to inadequate infrastructure. Full report by Dec 23.

Major Fire at Barwani Ginning Factory Destroys Hundreds of Cotton Bales

Midnight Fire Ravages Cotton Godown in Barwani's Anjad

A massive fire broke out at a ginning factory in Anjad, Barwani, destroying hundreds of cotton bales. Firefighters battled flames for over 9 hours. Read the full report on the incident and ongoing investigation.

Nagpur's Lohapul Underpass Partially Opens, Easing Cotton Market Traffic Woes

Nagpur's Lohapul Underpass Opens One Side, Eases Traffic

One side of Nagpur's crucial Lohapul underpass near Cotton Market reopened Friday, relieving daily commuters after a complete shutdown for railway expansion work. Read about the impact and official statements.

Punjab Cotton Crisis: 61% Sold Below MSP, Prices Plummet to Rs 3,000/quintal

61% Punjab Cotton Bought Below MSP, Prices Hit Rs 3,000

A staggering 61% of Punjab's cotton crop sold below MSP this season, with prices as low as Rs 3,000/quintal. Arrivals fell sharply, and new digital rules caused procurement hurdles. Read the full analysis.

How India's 1925 Cotton Excise Abolition Boosted Textile Industry

1925: The Day India Abolished Cotton Excise Duty

On March 1, 1925, the Indian government abolished the excise duty on cotton, a landmark move that revitalized the domestic textile industry and boosted economic self-reliance. Discover the full story behind this pivotal fiscal decision.

Tamil Nadu Adds 5 New GI Tags, Boosting State's Heritage Products to 74

5 New GI Tags for Tamil Nadu, Total Now 74

Tamil Nadu's GI list grows with Woraiyur sarees, Thooyamalli rice, Ambasamudram toys, Namakkal stoneware & Kavindapadi sugar. Discover the heritage & craftsmanship behind these unique products.

Port Authority's Rick Cotton Retires After Historic Infrastructure Revamp

NY-NJ Port Authority Director Rick Cotton to Retire

Rick Cotton, executive director of Port Authority of NY & NJ, announces January retirement after transformative infrastructure projects including LaGuardia Airport overhaul. Read about his legacy.

Jharkhand Women Farmers Master Pearl Farming in Assam Training Initiative

Jharkhand Women Train in Assam for Pearl Farming

Farmers from Jharkhand, led by women entrepreneurs, undergo artificial pearl culture training at Cotton University. Learn how this initiative creates business opportunities and economic empowerment.

Maharashtra Cotton Cultivation Drops 4.59 Lakh Hectares in 4 Years

Maharashtra Cotton Farming Area Declines Sharply

Maharashtra's cotton cultivation shrinks by 4.59 lakh hectares as high labor costs push farmers to soybean. Production expected to fall to 87.63 lakh bales in 2024-25. Read full analysis.

Punjab Farmers Reject CCI's Kapas Kisan App, Sell Cotton Below MSP

Punjab Farmers Shun CCI's Kapas Kisan App

Despite relaxed norms, Punjab farmers avoid CCI's Kapas Kisan app, selling cotton to private buyers below MSP. CCI procurement remains minimal as tech hurdles persist.

After 38 Years, Bengaluru's Beloved 'Das Uncle' Rings School Bell One Last Time - Emotional Farewell at Bishop Cotton Boys' School

Das Uncle's final bell after 38 years at Bengaluru school

Watch the heartwarming moment as K Das, the legendary school attendant at Bengaluru's Bishop Cotton Boys' School, rings the bell for his final time after nearly four decades of service, receiving thunderous applause from students and staff.

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