First Randomisation of EVM-VVPATs for Bihar Elections Completed

The Election Commission of India has completed the first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) for Phase-I of the General Elections in Bihar. This process involved the random allocation of 54,311 Ballot Units, 54,311 Control Units, and 58,123 VVPATs to 121 Assembly Constituencies. The lists of randomized units have been shared with political parties and will be stored securely until the elections.

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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