DRI Seizes 72 kg of Hydroponic Weed in Operation 'WeedOut'

In a nationwide operation named 'WeedOut', the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 72 kg of hydroponic weed valued at approximately Rs. 72 crore. The operation involved simultaneous interceptions at Bengaluru and Bhopal railway stations, leading to the arrest of five individuals, including the mastermind of the smuggling syndicate. The operation highlighted the use of social media to recruit young individuals for drug trafficking activities.

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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