Indians among tourists from 40 nations eligible for free on-arrival visas in Sri LankaSri Lanka is offering free 30-day visas on arrival for tourists from 40 nations. Indian travelers are among those who will benefit from thi...
27 May, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
Securing the skies together: IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in Sri LankaIndia's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Sri Lanka. He spoke at the National Defence College on 21st May 2026. The v...
22 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 commences in MeghalayaMilitary exercise PRAGATI 2026 has begun in Meghalaya. Twelve friendly nations are participating. The exercise focuses on counter-terrorism...
20 May, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Joint military exercise of 13 nations begins in Meghalaya, focus on counter-terrorism operationsA significant joint military exercise, PRAGATI 2026, has commenced in Meghalaya. Defence personnel from 13 nations are participating. The e...
20 May, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Seychelles envoy meets Assam Governor, discusses bilateral tiesLakshman Prasad Acharya said that Seychelles is globally admired for its natural beauty, ecological richness and unique biodiversity. Drawi...
16 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...
14 May, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
China accused of weaponising airspace to block Taiwan president's Africa visitAccording to The Taipei Times, the visit was abruptly called off just a day before departure when Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar with...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's tripThe United States expresses concern as African nations reportedly denied Taiwan's president airspace access at China's direction. This acti...
23 Apr, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
China lauds nations that denied overflight rights for Taiwan presidentChina praised Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar for denying overflight permission to Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s aircraft, saying i...
22 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Government appoints former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi as Bangladesh envoyFormer Union minister Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed India's high commissioner to Bangladesh, a first for the Modi government appointing...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws supportBritain's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now on hold. This comes after the US administration withdrew its backing for ...
11 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Indian Ocean Connect: India-Mauritius to sign MoU on Delhi-funded infra projectsIndia and Mauritius will sign a significant Memorandum of Understanding this week. This agreement will enable India to provide financial as...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Where is tortoise Jonathan, world's oldest living land animal? How to go and see him?A wave of online attention recently surrounded Jonathan, the world’s oldest known land animal, after a viral post triggered widespread disc...
04 Apr, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
NBCC targets Rs 18,000 crore revenue in FY27: MDNBCC revenue in FY27: This would mark an increase from the Rs 14,000 crore revenue the state-run property developer is expected to have rec...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Indian Naval Ship Trikand concludes port call at Port Victoria in SeychellesIndian Naval Ship Trikand concluded its port call in Seychelles after participating in the first tri-services Exercise Lamitiye 2026. The e...
22 Mar, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
India, Seychelles troops begin joint military exercise ‘Lamitiye’India and Seychelles are conducting a joint military exercise named Lamitiye. This exercise involves all three branches of the Indian armed...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
India pledges $175 million fund for Indian Ocean Region neighbour SeychellesIndia has announced a significant $175 million development fund for Seychelles. This initiative follows extensive talks between Prime Minis...
09 Feb, 2026, 11.46 PM IST