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Strengthening people-to-people ties: India, Mauritius ink 8 MoUs to bolster strategic, economic relations

IANS | March 12, 2025 1:09 PM

Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday, covering a wide range of sectors, including crime investigation, maritime traffic monitoring, infrastructure diplomacy, commerce, capacity building, finance, and the ocean economy.

Pakistan train hijack: 155 hostages rescued, 27 BLA militants killed (Ld)

IANS | March 12, 2025 12:21 PM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Pakistani security forces have rescued over 150 hostages after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers in Balochistan's Kacchi district, sources said.

PM Modi meets Pravind Jugnauth, discusses strengthening bilateral ties

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:33 AM

Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth on Wednesday and discussed ways to further strengthen India-Mauritius cooperation across various sectors.

India repatriates 266 nationals lured by cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia

IANS | March 12, 2025 10:00 AM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

Gabbard to visit India following up PM Modi-Trump commitment to enhance intelligence sharing

IANS | March 12, 2025 7:48 AM

New York, March 12 (IANS) US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard will be the first cabinet official to visit India. Her meetings will follow up on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's and President Donald Trump's commitment to enhance intelligence sharing.

16 terrorists killed in hostage rescue operation after train attack in Pakistan

IANS | March 12, 2025 6:36 AM

Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Pakistani security forces have killed at least 16 terrorists during an operation to rescue hostages following a train attack in the Kacchi district of the country's southwest Balochistan province, security sources said.

US says Ukraine ready for ceasefire, up to Russia now

Yashwant Raj | March 12, 2025 12:42 AM

Washington, March 12 (IANS) The US on Tuesday said that Ukraine has agreed to its proposal for an immediate and interim ceasefire for 30 days and now it's up to Russia to reciprocate.

India-Mauritius bonhomie on full display as PM Modi holds talks with Ramgoolam (Ld)

IANS | March 12, 2025 12:25 AM

Port Louis, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held "productive talks" with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, reviewing bilateral relations, ongoing collaborations while at the same time discussing ways to explore new avenues to elevate the special bond between the two countries to even greater heights, in Port Louis on Tuesday.

Indian diaspora elated as PM Modi connects with Mauritius during historic visit

IANS | March 11, 2025 9:49 PM

Mauritius, March 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's arrival in Port Louis on Tuesday morning sparked an outpouring of excitement and pride among the Indian diaspora in Mauritius.

Mauritius announces country's highest honour for PM Modi

IANS | March 11, 2025 8:14 PM

Port Louis, March 11 (IANS) The government of Mauritius on Tuesday announced its decision to bestow the country's highest honour 'The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his ongoing two-day State Visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.