What happened
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory concerning another ship connected with Indian interests after incidents tied to port operations in Ukraine. The advisory is described as including safety or operational guidance and diplomatic messaging, with coordination involving relevant stakeholders.
GI and branding dispute: Rajasthan farmers object to jeera and saunf tag proposals
Farmers from Rajasthan objected to geographical indications (GIs) or branding proposals related to jeera (cumin) and saunf (fennel). Farmers’ stated concern is that a proposed tag could affect their produce and livelihoods. The public debate links the GI/branding use to regional branding associated with parties in Gujarat, and the dispute is discussed in terms of GI designation and GI ownership.
What changed now
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory for an additional ship connected with Indian interests after incidents linked to Ukraine port operations. Rajasthan farmers continued to voice objections to jeera and saunf GI/branding proposals in the public debate on GI designation and GI ownership.