Bihar Elections 2025: Paid Holiday on Polling Day

The Election Commission of India has announced the polling schedule for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections in 2025. Polling will occur in two phases on November 6 and November 11, 2025. As per the Representation of the People Act, all employees are entitled to a paid holiday on polling day to facilitate voting, with strict penalties for non-compliance by employers. This includes casual and daily wage workers, ensuring that all registered voters can exercise their right to vote.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link