India's Civilisational Openness Discussed at EPFO Event

Marking Civil Services Day, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched Season 2 of Reimagining Governance Discourse for Excellence (RGDE), with a keynote address by historian and author William Dalrymple. Dalrymple stressed India's historical strength in spreading ideas, rather than conquest, and its role as a civilisational connector. He highlighted India's influential exchange on the ancient global stage, through trade and cultural propagation such as Buddhism and mathematics. The session encouraged discussions on integrating historical openness into contemporary governance.

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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