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Mauritius PM Ramgoolam calls on President Murmu before concluding India visit

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking the conclusion of his eight-day State Visit to India. Welcoming PM Ramgoolam and his delegation, President Murmu said that Mauritius holds a special place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ Policy, ‘MAHASAGAR Vision’, and its commitment to the Global South. […]

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Govt hails Ramgoolam’s visit to Kashi Vishwanath as symbol of deep India-Mauritius ties

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday described the visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi as a strong testament to the deep cultural and civilisational ties between India and Mauritius. In a post on X, the MEA said: “PM Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius offered prayers […]

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IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states, signals onset of monsoon withdrawal from Rajasthan

A low-pressure area over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal, off the northern Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha coasts, is set to trigger widespread rainfall activity over eastern, southern, and central India in the coming days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over Odisha, Coastal Andhra […]

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PM Modi to launch development projects worth over Rs 71,000 crore during 3-day visit to five states

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Mizoram, Manipur, Assam, West Bengal and Bihar from September 13 to 15. During the tour, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs 71,000 crore, covering key sectors such as railways, roadways, energy, healthcare, education, and infrastructure. […]

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‘No spillover effect from trade tension’: Defence Secretary on US tariffs

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindered despite the imposition of 50 per cent tariffs. “On defence, there is no spillover effect from the trade tension […]

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Northeast no longer a frontier waiting for progress but central to India’s growth story: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday underscored the transformation of India’s Northeast, stating that the region is no longer a distant frontier waiting for development but has become central to India’s growth story. “The inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang railway line marks a historic milestone, connecting Mizoram to the national railway network and opening new avenues […]

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Great Nicobar Island project will transform region into major maritime hub: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article on the Great Nicobar Island Project, underscoring its strategic importance and transformative potential for the Indian Ocean Region. Calling the project one of “strategic, defence, and national importance,” the Prime Minister said it will turn Great Nicobar into a major hub of maritime and air connectivity. […]

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South Africa beat England in rain-hit T20I via DLS

South Africa held their nerve in a rain-affected contest at Cardiff, edging past England by 14 runs in the opening T20I on Thursday under the DLS method. Skipper Aiden Markram led from the front with a brisk 28 off 14 balls, while Dewald Brevis and Donovan Ferreira provided the late flourish. South Africa reached 97 […]

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Over the years, we have benefited from India’s generous assistance and expertise: Mauritius PM Ramgoolam

Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam on Thursday lauded India’s longstanding support and partnership with Mauritius, saying that his country has “benefited immensely” from India’s generous assistance and expertise across multiple sectors over the years. Speaking at a joint press briefing following his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramgoolam highlighted the historic and […]