West Bengal Records Highest Poll Turnout Since Independence

In a historic turnout, West Bengal saw a record 91.66% voter participation in the Phase-II elections for the Legislative Assembly, with an overall poll percentage of 92.47% across both phases. This marks the highest voter turnout in the state's electoral history since Independence, surpassing the previous record of 84.72% in the 2011 General Assembly Elections. The Election Commission ensured comprehensive live-webcasting at all polling stations and introduced several voter-friendly initiatives to facilitate the process.

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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