DRI Seizes 42 kg Hydroponic Weed at Mumbai Airport

In a significant operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 42.34 kg of high-grade Hydroponic Weed worth ₹42 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok at Mumbai Airport. This seizure is part of 'Operation Weed Out', which has led to the recovery of over ₹100 crore worth of narcotics in just three days, including a previous cocaine bust. The DRI continues to combat drug trafficking and evolving smuggling methods.

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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