Prime Minister Modi Extends Wishes for Chhath Puja's Kharna Ritual

On October 26, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed heartfelt greetings to devotees celebrating 'Kharna', a significant ritual of the Mahaparv Chhath festival. He honored those observing the fasts and shared devotional songs dedicated to Chhathi Maiya. In his message, he emphasized the tradition of consuming sweet rice pudding made from jaggery and expressed his wishes for blessings from Chhathi Maiya for all participants.

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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