Government Measures to Mitigate Impact of Global Oil Price Fluctuations

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, announced the government's commitment to energy security and affordability in response to global crude oil price fluctuations. Despite rising international prices, domestic petrol and diesel prices have decreased due to government interventions, including excise duty reductions and intra-state freight rationalization. The government is also promoting alternative energy sources and biofuels, aiming for significant ethanol blending by 2025-26.

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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