Prime Minister Modi Receives Daruma Doll from Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll by Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-Ji temple in Japan. This gesture symbolizes the strong civilizational and spiritual connections between India and Japan. The Daruma doll, a symbol of good luck in Japanese culture, is linked to Bodhidharma, an Indian monk who traveled to Japan over a thousand years ago.

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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