DRI Seizes Smuggled Firecrackers Worth ₹4.82 Crore

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt involving 46,640 pieces of Chinese-origin firecrackers valued at ₹4.82 crore at Nhava Sheva port. The operation, part of 'Operation Fire Trail', led to the arrest of a key suspect and revealed the smuggling syndicate's modus operandi. The import of firecrackers is restricted under Indian law, posing risks to public safety and national security.

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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