National School Band Competition 2025–26 Grand Finale Inaugurated in New Delhi

The National School Band Competition 2025–26, aligned with Republic Day Celebrations 2026, commenced its grand finale at National Bal Bhavan, New Delhi. The event was jointly inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Kumar, Secretary, Department of School Education & Literacy, and Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Defence. Eighteen school bands from across India showcased their talents, highlighting the importance of discipline, teamwork, and musical excellence. The initiative, inspired by military bands, aims to cultivate leadership, discipline, and patriotism among students, in accordance with the National Education Policy 2020.

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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