Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began a three-day State Visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour and further strengthen the bilateral cooperation. In a special gesture, Seychelles President Patrick Herminie and several top ministers and senior dignitaries welcomed PM Modi at the airport.Prime Minister Modi also shared some glimpses from the warm welcome at the airport in Seychelles and tha…
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New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s vision of placing the Global South at the centre of a secure, resilient, equitable and sustainable global energy future under the current BRICS Chairship 2026.Sharing an article written by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on social media platform X, PM Modi said India believes resilient energy systems are built not only through strong domestic policies but also through stronger international partnerships.”As…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a sharp attack at Modi government over its position on the Gaza conflict, alleging that its “stony silence” and “inaction” are not just morally reprehensible but also inexplicable from a national interest perspective. In an opinion article published in The Indian Express, Gandhi argued that India’s present approach has distanced the country from its long-standing foreign policy tr…
Beau Vallon, June 27 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Saturday expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, saying they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Some members even described him as India’s ‘Dhurandhar.’ Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community shared their enthusiasm about the Prime Minister’s visit.Bharat Irani, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “I have been working here for the last 15 years. We are very excited, a…
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed confidence that his visit to Seychelles will enhance maritime cooperation while also advancing the vision of a “secure, peaceful and prosperous” Indian Ocean region. PM Modi is set to embark on a two-day State Visit to Seychelles starting Saturday to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour.In his departure statement, PM Modi said, “At the invitation of my friend, H.E. …
Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour, members of the Indian diaspora are optimistic that the visit will further strengthen the relationship and business ties between the two nations.A member of the diaspora, who hails from Jodhpur in Rajasthan and has been staying in Seychelles for the past eight years, said: “In view of defence and security, Seychelles i…
Seoul, June 25 (IANS) South Korea will pursue a phased and practical approach to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, and stronger cooperation with like-minded countries to advance regional peace and stability, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Thursday.Cho outlined South Korea’s foreign policy priorities during an official dinner for participants of the 21st Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity underway on the southern resort island of Jeju, according to the ministry, Yonhap news agency…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Seychelles on a State visit from June 27-29 to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country’s National Day as the Guest of Honour. PM Modi will be travelling to Seychelles at the invitation of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie. During the visit, PM Modi will hold talks with President Herminie to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual inte…
Seoul, June 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday underscored the need for greater international cooperation in tackling global challenges, invoking India’s age-old philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”– the world is a family–as a guiding principle for fostering a more collaborative world order. Addressing the Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity 2026 in South Korea, the EAM said, “Paradoxically, the challenges we confront have only further strengthened the centrip…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India is emerging as a third force in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race, seeking to position itself alongside the US and China while promoting a model that combines technological innovation with broader access and democratic participation, a report has said.The analysis by Pressenza highlighted that the country is increasingly viewing AI not only as a tool for development but also as a driver of productivity, industrial competitiveness, export growth and tech…