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INS Tarkash arrives in Seychelles on strategic maritime coopera

INS Tarkash arrives in Seychelles on strategic maritime coopera

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Indian Naval Ship (INS) Tarkash, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, arrived at Port Victoria in Seychelles on 12 June 2026 as part of its ongoing operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean Region. The visit reflects the strong maritime partnership between India and Seychelles and highlights the growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security and defence. During its deployment, INS Tarkash escorted Seychelles Coast Guard vessel PS Zoroaster from India to Seychelles after the ship completed a refit at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata. The successful transit demonstrated close coordination and interoperability between the Indian Navy and the Seychelles Coast Guard in addressing shared maritime challenges in the Indian Ocean Region. High-level meetings planned During the port call, Captain Rohit Mishra, Commanding Officer of INS Tarkash, is scheduled to meet senior officials of the Seychelles government and the Seychelles Defence Forces. These interactions are expected to further enhance defence cooperation and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. Cultural and social engagements Apart from …

INS Trikand concludes Seychelles visit, makes maiden appearance at Lamitiye 2026

INS Trikand concludes Seychelles visit, makes maiden appearance at Lamitiye 2026

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INS Trikand, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, has departed from Port Victoria in Seychelles after successfully completing an engaging and productive port call. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of the ship, called on senior government officials of Seychelles, as well as the High Commissioner of India to the island nation.  The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Government of Seychelles as part of ongoing cooperation. The port call, which began on March 16, concluded on March 20 and featured a range of operational and collaborative engagements between the two countries. INS Trikand makes maiden entry into Exercise Lamitiye 2026 INS Trikand also participated in the first tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026, alongside personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). This marked the maiden participation of the Indian Navy in the exercise, reported IANS.  As part of the harbour phase, specialised Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) training was conducted onboard, including joint boarding drills involving personnel …

Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise

Exercise LAMITIYE-2026: India and Seychelles carry out joint military exercise

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In this image posted on March 10, 2026, personnel of the Indian Armed Forces and Seychelles Defence Forces pose for a group photograph during the opening ceremony of the 11th edition of India-Seychelles joint military exercise LAMITIYE at the Seychelles Defence Academy in Seychelles. Photo: X/@adgpi via PTI The ongoing 11th edition of the India–Seychelles Joint Military Exercise LAMITIYE-2026, being conducted at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 10 to 22, witnessed extensive professional exchanges and joint training aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. According to Indian Army, this year’s exercise marks the first tri-services edition, bringing together personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force alongside the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). The joint training focuses on enhancing interoperability in sub-conventional operations in semi-urban environments, particularly within the framework of United Nations peacekeeping missions. The trainings A series of professional interactions, tactical discussions and practical drills have been conducted as part of the exercise. Training modules have included counter-terrorism operations, with Indian Army officers presenting a detailed case study of a …

Spain, Mauritius, Seychelles leaders arrive in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

Spain, Mauritius, Seychelles leaders arrive in Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

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Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam and Seychelles Vice President Sebastien Pillay have arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026, which underscores the transformative potential of artificial intelligence.   World leaders were warmly received by Indian ministers, reflecting India`s commitment to fostering international cooperation in AI, digital partnerships, and cultural exchange. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) extended a warm welcome posting on X, “Welcome, President of Spain, Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon, for the India-AI Impact Summit. Warmly received by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh. The visit of President Sanchez will add further impetus to the ongoing celebrations of India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.” A warm welcome was also extended to the Mauritian PM by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary. The Mauritian leader`s wife, Veena Ramgoolam, also accompanied him.  “Welcome to a close friend and maritime neighbour! Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam of Mauritius was warmly received by Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj …

PM Modi Announces 5 Million Aid To Seychelles To Boost Economic, Security Ties | India News

PM Modi Announces $175 Million Aid To Seychelles To Boost Economic, Security Ties | India News

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Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 23:37 IST PM Modi announced a Special Economic Package to support concrete projects in social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence, and maritime security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie in New Delhi. India on Monday announced USD 175 million in development assistance to Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation’s President Patrick Herminie, laying out a joint vision for deeper economic and security cooperation. Following the Modi-Herminie meeting, both sides signed seven agreements covering areas such as digital solutions, exports, data sharing, and maritime scientific research. They also agreed on a broad framework to expand collaboration in sustainability, trade, economy, and security. “Today’s meeting makes it clear that the India-Seychelles partnership is entering a new phase,” PM Modi said in a statement. Had a productive meeting with President Patrick Herminie of Seychelles earlier today. His visit comes at a time when Seychelles is celebrating the 50th year of its Independence and the 50th anniversary of India-Seychelles relations. Our nations are …

Ananya Panday wishes sister Rysa on her birthday with new post from Seychelles; Suhana Khan’s reaction is every BFF ever

Ananya Panday wishes sister Rysa on her birthday with new post from Seychelles; Suhana Khan’s reaction is every BFF ever

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Ananya Panday has been enjoying some quality time with her family in Seychelles. The actress has shared many stunning glimpses from her vacation over the past few days. Now, she has dropped a new post on her sister Rysa Panday’s birthday. Suhana Khan’s reaction of teasing Ananya for posting her own pictures is every BFF ever. Today, March 10, 2025, Ananya Panday took to Instagram and shared a special post on her sister Rysa Panday’s birthday. The first slide featured the Call Me Bae actress in a silver dress and a glamorous look. In the second picture, she posed with the birthday girl and their parents, Chunky Panday and Bhavana Pandey, at a scenic location. Another photo showed her standing in the middle of a runway. There was a stunning top shot of Ananya and Rysa sitting together. There were some more pictures of the former flaunting her dress. One video showed Rysa celebrating her birthday as the sparklers on her cake were lit up. There was a glimpse of a movie night, a chocolate …

Ananya Panday rocks bikini look, feeds 100 year old tortoises in new vacay PICS; BFF Suhana Khan’s reaction is unmissable

Ananya Panday rocks bikini look, feeds 100 year old tortoises in new vacay PICS; BFF Suhana Khan’s reaction is unmissable

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Ananya Panday is currently vacationing in Seychelles. After offering a peek into her beach time with sister Rysa, she has now shared new pictures. Ananya was seen rocking a bikini look and feeding 100 year old tortoises. The actress’ BFF Suhana Khan had an unmissable reaction. Today, March 8, 2025, Ananya Panday took to Instagram and dropped some new photos from her holiday in Seychelles. In the first picture, she was seen posing at the beach in a beige bikini. The next one showed her standing on the edge of a pool with her hands covering her face. A snapshot captured Ananya sitting on a bike in a blue shirt. In some pictures, the actress was seen feeding tortoises. Ananya also posed for a selfie with her sister Rysa Panday. There were some more aesthetic shots of the view, a seaplane, and more. In the caption, Ananya said, “She sells sea shells on the sea shore in Seychelles, swipe to see me feed 100 year old tortoises!!” Have a look at Ananya Panday’s post! Ananya Panday’s …

Ananya Panday enjoys beach time with sister Rysa during Seychelles holiday; Navya Nanda reacts to her stunning PICS

Ananya Panday enjoys beach time with sister Rysa during Seychelles holiday; Navya Nanda reacts to her stunning PICS

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Ananya Panday’s social media is proof that she loves traveling across the globe. She often shares candid moments from her solo and family trips, much to the delight of her fans. The actress recently offered a peek into her getaway to Seychelles. She enjoyed some beach time with her sister Rysa Panday. Navya Naveli Nanda gushed over the stunning pictures. Today, March 7, 2025, Ananya Panday took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures from the first day of her vacation in Seychelles. One photo showed her standing on a bridge with a lot of greenery in the background. She looked stunning in a black top and leopard print pants. Holding a black clutch, she posed for the camera in style. The actress also posted a scenic view of the ocean. In another happy snapshot, Ananya enjoyed the beach, wearing a cute multicolored dress. She shared a fun and relatable quote from a restaurant. It said, “Holiday Calories do not count.” She posted some aesthetic shots of a teapot, fruits, and more. In the last slide, …

Just Some More Dreamy Pics From Sonakshi Sinha’s Seychelles Holiday

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Sonakshi Sinha shared this image. (courtesy: aslisona) New Delhi: Sonakshi Sinha has actively been sharing photos from her holiday in Seychelles on Instagram. The actress did not mention if they are throwbacks or if she is actually holidaying there. On Thursday, she shared photos of herself surrounded by trees and she captioned it, “Love this dress from my bestie Sakshi Mehra Talwar Nava so it deserved a post.” Over the weekend the actress shared a picture from her time at the beach and she wrote, “Dreaming of sunny days on this rainy Sunday morning.” Sonakshi Sinha also tried ziplining during her vacation and posted a video from it on Instagram. See the posts shared by Sonakshi Sinha here: Sonakshi captioned this video, “Hehehe… thodi si lagi #ziplining #spidergirl #reelsinstagram #idomyownstunts.” The actress shared these pictures from her day at the beach. In June, Sonakshi shared these photos from her holiday and wrote, “Seychelles in a nutshell.” Sonakshi Sinha made her big Bollywood debut with the 2010 film Dabangg, opposite Salman Khan. She also featured in …

Sonakshi Sinha’s Seychelles Getaway Is All About Sun, Sand And Smiles

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Sonakshi Sinha shared this image. (Courtesy: aslisona) After the resounding success of her latest web series, Dahaad,Sonakshi Sinha decided it was high time for a well-deserved vacation with her closest friends. And she had an absolute blast! How do we know? Well, we just happened to stumble upon her recent Instagram post, which spilled the beans on her escapades. In the caption, the actress wrote, “Seychelles in a nutshell.” Those pictures truly encapsulate the essence of her trip. From the beginning to the end, she made sure to capture every delightful moment. The first picture showcased her looking all set to travel with a backpack hanging by her side. As we scrolled through her photos, we couldn’t help but be transported to the breathtaking shores of Seychelles. One snapshot had the star posing near a private jet. Another had her standing gracefully on the seashore. And oh, the tropical vibes were absolutely contagious in that snapshot of Sonakshi sitting comfortably in the sands. But the trip wasn’t just about leisurely strolls and basking in the glory of Seychelles’ …