India's Key Role in UK-Hosted Meeting on West Asia

The Foreign Secretary of India actively participated in a meeting hosted by the UK Foreign Secretary concerning the situation in West Asia on April 2, 2026. Attended by over 60 countries, the meeting focused on the principles of freedom of navigation and unimpeded transit in international waterways. The Indian Foreign Secretary highlighted the severity of the crisis on India's energy security and stressed India's unique loss of mariners due to attacks on merchant shipping in the Gulf. He advocated for de-escalation and a diplomatic resolution among the involved parties.

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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