Keel Laying of Last ASW SWC Ship Completed

The keel laying ceremony for the eighth and final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), designated BY 530, took place on May 29, 2025, at Cochin Shipyard Limited. This milestone marks significant progress in the shipbuilding project, which features over 80% indigenous content, aligning with India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The contract for the eight ships was awarded in April 2019, and they are expected to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and other maritime operations.

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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