PM Modi hands over Fast Patrol Vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and laser radial boats to Seychelles

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:38 PM

Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over 'Made in India' Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR, six ambulances, 10 utility vehicles and five laser radial boats to strengthen Seychelles' maritime surveillance and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) priorities. The handing-over ceremony took place in the presence of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base in Victoria, during the first day of PM Modi's State Visit to the archipelagic island.

PM Modi lauds Indian community’s contribution to Seychelles' progress

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:16 PM

Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Kicking off his State Visit to the archipelagic island, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded the Indian community's contribution towards Seychelles’ progress.

India’s East Asia push opens new opportunities for Mongolia: Report

IANS | June 27, 2026 8:08 PM

Ulaanbaatar/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) India's growing engagement with East Asia across several areas, including technology, trade, supply chain resilience, and soft power, offers fresh opportunities for Mongolia's landlocked economy. The two countries' shared non-bloc approach complements their respective economic and growth strategies, a report has stated.

Big diplomatic victory: Veteran officials after Marco Rubio backs India's diversification of energy sources

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Senior government officials and leaders on Saturday welcomed the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's backing of New Delhi's strategy of diversifying its energy sources, calling it a "big diplomatic victory".

Seven Op-Eds, three on Gaza-Iran: Sonia Gandhi's priorities raise eyebrows

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:16 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Seven opinion pieces in two years. Three focused on Gaza and Iran. Sonia Gandhi's repeated focus on West Asia has triggered a fresh political debate over her priorities and the intent behind her criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

In Seychelles, PM Modi highlights Aldabra Giant Tortoise's India connection (Ld)

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:39 PM

Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted the special friendship between India and Seychelles and also the Aldabra Giant Tortoise's connection with India as he visited the Giant Tortoise Enclosure at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden with President Patrick Herminie.

Seychelles: PM Modi, President Herminie plant unique sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative (Ld)

IANS | June 27, 2026 6:28 PM

Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Saturday took part in a Joint Tree Plantation Ceremony under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative at the Seychelles National Botanical Garden, reinforcing the shared vision for environmental conservation and sustainable development.

President Trump holds PM Modi and India in highest regard: Ambassador Gor (IANS Interview)

Lalit K Jha | June 27, 2026 5:47 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) Six months into his tenure in India, US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Saturday asserted that India-US ties are on a strong footing, anchored by the close relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

India coming into its own as global power under PM Modi: Marco Rubio (IANS Interview)

Lalit K Jha | June 27, 2026 5:06 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is on its way to becoming a global power and increasingly participating in the decisions being made on the international stage.

PM Modi visits Seychelles National Botanical Garden, meets world’s oldest living land animal

IANS | June 27, 2026 4:41 PM

Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie on Saturday visited the National Botanical Garden of Seychelles in Victoria, soon after PM Modi began his State Visit to the archipelagic island.

Diplomacy

PM Modi hands over Fast Patrol Vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and laser radial boats to Seychelles

PM Modi lauds Indian community’s contribution to Seychelles' progress

India’s East Asia push opens new opportunities for Mongolia: Report

Big diplomatic victory: Veteran officials after Marco Rubio backs India's diversification of energy sources

Seven Op-Eds, three on Gaza-Iran: Sonia Gandhi's priorities raise eyebrows

In Seychelles, PM Modi highlights Aldabra Giant Tortoise's India connection (Ld)

Seychelles: PM Modi, President Herminie plant unique sapling under 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative (Ld)

President Trump holds PM Modi and India in highest regard: Ambassador Gor (IANS Interview)

India coming into its own as global power under PM Modi: Marco Rubio (IANS Interview)

PM Modi visits Seychelles National Botanical Garden, meets world’s oldest living land animal

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