Financial Assistance for Ex-Servicemen Doubled

The Raksha Mantri has approved a 100% increase in financial assistance for Ex-Servicemen and their dependents, including doubling the Penury Grant, increasing the Education Grant, and raising the Marriage Grant. These changes aim to strengthen the social security net for veterans and their families, with new rates effective from November 1, 2025.

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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