Government Launches Sagar Mein Samman Initiative to Increase Women's Participation in Maritime Sector.

Japanese farm minister Taku Eto apologized for saying he's never bought rice due to supporter gifts, sparking outrage among consumers struggling with high prices. Eto's comments, made during a political fundraiser, were seen as insensitive to the issue of rising rice prices, which have more than doubled in the past year. The controversy comes ahead of key elections in July.