India's Indigenous Space Experiments Aboard ISS

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh celebrated the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the ISS, carrying Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla. He highlighted seven indigenous microgravity experiments developed by Indian institutes, aimed at enhancing space sustainability and contributing to global scientific knowledge. These experiments focus on areas such as edible microalgae, seed germination, muscle loss, tardigrades, human interaction with technology, cyanobacteria growth, and seed resilience, marking India's emergence as a leader in space biosciences.

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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