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APEDA Hosts BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026

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08 Jan 2026

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, India, held the BHARATI Startup Challenge at IndusFood 2026 to promote agri-startups in the export sector. The selected startups will participate in global events like Gulfood in Dubai and BIOFACH in Germany to explore and expand their market reach. The event also featured the BHARATI Startup Zone with over 100 exhibitors showcasing innovations in value addition, agri-tech, and sustainable solutions, highlighting APEDA's efforts to enhance the agri-export ecosystem and support India's MSMEs and farmers.

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Vice-President Honors Pujya Morari Bapu at Ram Katha Inauguration

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the inaugural day of Pujya Morari Bapu’s Ram Katha in New Delhi, lauding the event as a vital tradition that promotes timeless values like morality and compassion. The Vice-President described the Ram Katha as more than just a recital of an epic and

Strengthening India's Blue Economy in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh visits the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to launch key marine technology projects, emphasizing the importance of the Blue Economy in national development. With a focus on integrating ocean science and biotechnology, the initiatives aim to boost employment and environmental sustainability, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra

Enhancing Gender Statistics Conference Highlights Importance in Policy Formation

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) held a two-day conference focused on improving gender statistics in India. The event gathered experts, policymakers, and statisticians to discuss the integration of gender perspectives into statistical methodologies to aid evidence-based development policies.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates ₹3,250 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Malda, West Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various rail and road infrastructure projects in Malda, West Bengal, worth over ₹3,250 crore. Highlights include the launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train connecting Howrah to Guwahati and the addition of four Amrit Bharat Express trains. Source:

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Vice-President Honors Pujya Morari Bapu at Ram Katha Inauguration

Strengthening India's Blue Economy in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Enhancing Gender Statistics Conference Highlights Importance in Policy Formation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates ₹3,250 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Malda, West Bengal