Indian Navy Celebrates Historic Graduation of Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course

The Indian Navy celebrated the graduation of the Second Basic Hawk Conversion Course at INS Dega, Visakhapatnam, on July 3, 2025. Lieutenant Atul Kumar Dhull and Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received the 'Wings of Gold' from Rear Admiral Janak Bevli. Notably, SLt Aastha Poonia became the first woman to be streamed into the Fighter stream of Naval Aviation, marking a significant step towards gender inclusivity in the Navy.

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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