Finance Minister Inaugurates 68th DRI Founding Day Celebrations

Union Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, presided over the 68th Founding Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in New Delhi. The minister praised DRI for its enduring efforts in protecting India's economic borders since 1957 and tackling international smuggling networks. The event saw the release of the Smuggling in India Report 2024-25, highlighting enforcement achievements and future challenges. CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi and DRI DG Abhai Kumar Srivastav echoed the organization's commitment to integrity and operational excellence, reinforcing its pivotal role in securing the nation's trade framework from illicit 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