NHRC Investigates Trafficking and Assault of Tribal Girl in Jhansi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has initiated an inquiry into the reported trafficking, selling, and repeated sexual assault of a 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha. Trafficked under false promises of employment, the girl was confined and assaulted in Jhansi before escaping. The Commission seeks detailed reports from authorities in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh on the investigation and victim support measures.

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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