Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced that the state will undertake two landmark maritime projects with a combined investment exceeding ₹50,000 crore.A deep-sea port will be developed in Ganjam, while a shipbuilding cluster will be established in Paradip, ET Infra reported.These initiatives are intended to strengthen Odisha’s maritime infrastructure, enhance coastal security, and
‘Indian Ocean Connects India And Seychelles’ Says PM Modi In Historic Address To National Assembly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the enduring partnership between India and Seychelles, declaring that the Indian Ocean is not a divide but a bridge that connects the two nations.He made these remarks while addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, which he described as a "special honour."He conveyed the greetings and best
India And Seychelles Explore Cooperation In Social Housing, Green Mobility, And Connectivity
India and Seychelles have expanded their dialogue to include new areas of cooperation, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighting social housing and green mobility as key themes.He confirmed that connectivity between the two nations was a major subject of discussion, alongside India’s pledge of a special economic package worth $175 million.Misri explained that shipping and aviation links
Prime Minister Modi Attends Seychelles Golden Jubilee As Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the National Day celebrations in Victoria, Seychelles, marking the 50th anniversary of the island nation’s Independence.The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that Prime Minister Modi was present as the Guest of Honour, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to be accorded this distinction.In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
UPI To Be Operational In Seychelles By Year-End, Says MEA
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the Unified Payments Interface system will be operational in Seychelles by the end of the year. He made this statement during a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing state visit to the island nation.He explained that while India and Seychelles do not yet share a comprehensive economic partnership, they do enjoy a substantive and
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crashes In Ras Tanura Killing Fourteen
Saudi Arabia was struck by tragedy on Sunday morning when a helicopter belonging to Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, killing fourteen people.The accident occurred at approximately 6 a.m. local time, and the cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Authorities have confirmed that an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances behind the disaster.Ras Tanura, which is home to
US And Iran To Meet In Doha To Resolve Strait of Hormuz Quagmire
The United States and Iran have agreed to bury the hatchet and will meet in Doha on Tuesday to address their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.A senior American official confirmed that both sides had decided to halt all kinetic activity, using the military term for strikes and attacks.Another official added that both parties would stand down for now and that vessels could move freely as technical
PM Modi’s Seychelles Visit Delivers Health, Infrastructure, Digital Payments And Defence Outcomes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Seychelles has resulted in a wide range of outcomes across health, infrastructure, defence, digital payments and education, marking a significant expansion of bilateral cooperation.In addition to the gifting of a Fast Patrol Vessel, ten utility vehicles and five Laser Radial class boats to the Seychelles Defence Force, the first tranche of six
Pakistan Border Strikes Kill 29 After Karachi Attack
Pakistan’s security forces carried out strikes along the Pakistan-Afghan border on Sunday, resulting in the deaths of twenty-nine people.The operation was described by Information Minister Attaullah Tarar as a “well planned intelligence based ground operation” that combined ground manoeuvres with strikes in the border region.He stated that the action was taken in response to recent terrorist
Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Climbs To 1,450 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
At least 1,450 people have now been confirmed dead in Venezuela following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes, with thousands more injured and tens of thousands displaced. Rescue teams, including US military forces under Southern Command, continue frantic operations as the critical survival window narrows.The death toll has risen sharply since the initial reports, with Venezuelan National