Mojtaba Khamenei’s First Message To PM Modi Highlights Historic India-Iran Friendship Amid Leadership Transition

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has formally thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Eid al-Adha greetings, marking his first direct communication with the Indian leader since assuming office.This exchange underscores the historic friendship between India and Iran and comes amid significant leadership changes in Tehran following the death of Ali Khamenei.Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

India Firmly Rejects Reports of Track-2 Dialogue With Pakistan

India has issued a categorical denial of reports suggesting any form of back-channel or Track-2 diplomacy with Pakistan, making it clear that such interactions hold no official recognition or value for New Delhi.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, speaking from Victoria in Seychelles, dismissed recent media narratives that hinted at intensified unofficial engagements between the two countries.The

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

PM Modi Concludes Landmark Seychelles Visit With Major Economic And Strategic Breakthroughs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi on Monday after concluding a high-profile State Visit to Seychelles. His three-day diplomatic engagement from 27 to 29 June was marked by significant breakthroughs in economic, strategic, and cultural cooperation between the two nations.Before leaving Victoria, PM Modi warmly greeted Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, underlining the

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

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

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

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

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

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

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

‘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

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

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

June 29, 2026
Read More >>

BEL Expands Thales Partnership To Locally Produce Microwave Modules For Rafale SPECTRA Suite

Bharat Electronics Limited is expanding its ongoing Transfer of Technology collaboration with Thales Group to locally manufacture advanced microwave modules for the SPECTRA Electronic Warfare suite on-board the Dassault Rafale fighter jets.This initiative directly supports the Indian Government’s Make in India program and builds upon the successful production of more than 7,000 transmit/receive

June 28, 2026
Read More >>

Indian Envoy Kwatra Strengthens Defence And Tech Ties With US

Indian Envoy to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra has lauded the support of Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby in advancing the India–US strategic partnership. The meeting took place at the Pentagon, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and industrial cooperation.Kwatra shared details of the engagement on social media, describing it as a “good

June 28, 2026
Read More >>