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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles’ highest environmental honour — ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ — in recognition of his leadership in environmental conservation, ocean protection, and sustainable development. The award was presented during his ongoing three‑day visit to the island nation, marking a significant moment in India–Seychelles relations and India’s wider engagement […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three‑day visit aimed at strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and expanding cooperation with one of its closest island partners. Soon after landing, Modi posted on X, thanking President Dr Patrick Herminie for the warm welcome and describing Seychelles as

India’s record as a global first responder is undeniable. From the 2004 tsunami to the Covid‑19 pandemic, from earthquakes in Nepal, Turkey and Venezuela to evacuations in Sudan, Yemen and Ukraine, India has repeatedly stepped forward — often faster than far richer nations. Yet the global recognition India receives rarely matches the scale of its

India has deployed a 41‑member specialised medical contingent from the 60 Parachute Field Ambulance to Venezuela after the South American nation was struck by two devastating earthquakes, reinforcing India’s growing reputation as a global first responder in humanitarian crises. The deployment follows twin quakes — a rare doublet measuring 7.2 and 7.5 — that caused

China has formally proposed the creation of a Bangladesh–Myanmar–China Economic Corridor (BMC‑EC) during high‑level talks between President Xi Jinping and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Beijing. According to the Bangladeshi Prime Minister’s Office, the proposal was placed during detailed discussions on regional connectivity, trade expansion and long‑term strategic cooperation. PMO spokesperson Mahdi Amin said

India and the United States are nearing the conclusion of a long‑pending interim trade agreement, but Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has made it clear that New Delhi will proceed only if the pact guarantees a tariff edge over competing economies. Speaking in London during the India Global Forum’s UK‑India Week 2026, Goyal said the deal