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.
Dhaka, June 27 (IANS) As many as seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Saturday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 709 since March 15 this year, amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.
London, June 26 (IANS) A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, causing damage to its bridge but resulting in no casualties, a warning issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) detailed.
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.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Bangladesh Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament that the country's total external debt stood at $78.22 billion as of March this year, and warned that the country’s debt‑servicing obligations are set to rise in coming years, a new report has said.
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.
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.
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.
Victoria, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday began a three-day State Visit to Seychelles to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour and further strengthen the bilateral cooperation.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Indian naval ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore in the United States' Maryland, underscoring India's rich maritime heritage as well as the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the navies of both countries, the Ministry of Defence announced on Saturday.
