India and Seychelles ink agreements in key sectors, open new vistas for cooperation

IANS | February 9, 2026 3:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie discussed bilateral cooperation in development partnership, capacity building, health, infrastructure, blue economy, renewable energy, maritime security, and people-to-people ties during their meeting in New Delhi on Monday.

Pakistan's trade deficit soars by 44 per cent as exports plunge

IANS | February 9, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Pakistan's trade deficit with nine neighbouring countries widened sharply by 44.42 per cent to $7.683 billion in the first half of fiscal year 2025-2026 (July-December), compared to $5.32 billion during the same period last year, according to the latest data from the State Bank of Pakistan.

PM Modi announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles

IANS | February 9, 2026 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) Calling development partnership a "strong foundation" of New Delhi-Victoria ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles to support concrete projects in various sectors like social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.