India-Italy Scientific Collaboration Strengthened

The cooperation between India and Italy in science and technology aims to enhance scientific research collaboration through joint projects and mobility of researchers. A Joint Strategic Action Plan was signed in November 2024, followed by a Business, Science and Tech Forum in April 2025. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was concluded in April 2025, along with an Executive Programme of Cooperation (EPOC) for 2025-27, financing 10 joint research projects in critical technology areas such as AI, Big Data, and Biotechnology.

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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