India and Guatemala Strengthen Ties at UN Social Development Commission Meeting

Union Minister of State Smt. Savitri Thakur met with Claudia Teresa Valenzuela Lopez, Vice-Minister of Social Development Guatemala, during the 2026 Commission for Social Development in New York to discuss enhancing cooperation in social development. The meeting underscored India's commitment to initiatives in social protection, education, and women's empowerment, with both nations agreeing to collaborate further on multilateral platforms like the United Nations. Thakur also motivated the Indian diaspora to support India’s development projects through philanthropic contributions.

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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