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Topic: Seychelles

Indian troops deploy to Seychelles for Joint Military Exercise

According to the Indian Army, the exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments.

Some vaccines are helping countries exit the pandemic faster than others

Countries like Israel are seeing a dip in new cases after vaccinations, but in countries like Seychelles, which has fully inoculated a large population, cases continue to increase.

PM Modi hands over fast patrol vessel to Seychelles, inaugurates projects with its President

The patrol vessel, a solar power plant, a court building and 10 community development projects were part of India's development assistance to the strategically located island nation.

Assumption Island deal could help India regain lost ground in Indian Ocean

India’s ties with Seychelles have gained more prominence after China opened its military base in Djibouti.

Will the Indian Ocean soon become China’s Ocean?

With China expanding its influence in the Indo-Pacific, India needs to up its game to strengthen its presence in the area.

India, Seychelles to work on Assumption Island naval base project ‘based on each other’s interests’

PM announces a $100-million line of credit to Seychelles, which Seychelles President said would help boost his country's military infrastructure.

Trailing China, a new defence deal with France gives India a foothold in Indian Ocean

Indian ships and naval assets can now move across from the Pacific to Singapore, Andamans, Diego Garcia, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Djibouti, onwards to Oman.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.