The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka hosted a high-profile delegation from the Maldives, led by President Mohammed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohammed, on October 9.

Mango export in India has made huge strides by utilising radiation processing to meet international phytosanitary standards, particularly for markets like the USA. After resuming exports in 2007, India has seen steady growth with shipments reaching 2,500 tonnes in 2023 and 3,000 tonnes in 2024.

The commerce and industry ministry will on Friday meet officials of finance and shipping ministries and industry stakeholders to discuss tax related issues in the maritime sector.

Secretary, Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Dr. Devesh Chaturvedi today met with H.E. Ambassador Antonio Bartoli of Italy at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi today . The discussions focused on exploring potential areas of cooperation in the agriculture sector between India and Italy.

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of fortified rice distribution under the food security law and other welfare schemes until December 2028, which may cumulatively cost the government over Rs. 17,000 crore since fortification programme began in 2022.

The Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) has processed a record 1,545 metric tons (MT) of apple juice concentrate across its three plants as of October 4, 2024. 

The Andhra Pradesh state government has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in New Delhi on Tuesday for establishing food testing labs and mobile food testing labs at a cost of Rs 88.41 crore.