The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, met with Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius, during his two-day state visit to the southeast Asian nation. In a special gesture, PM Modi gifted holy Sangam water, traditional Mahkhana, a Banarasi Silk Saree and an idol of Lord Ganesha to the president and his wife. The two leaders engaged in talks on deepening the special and close bilateral ties between India and Mauritius, highlighting their shared history and strong people-to-people linkages. PM Modi also made a special visit to the Ayurveda Garden, established in collaboration with the Government of India, noting Mauritius as an important partner in advancing traditional medicine.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius is aimed at further deepening the strong bilateral relationship between the two nations. Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a warm welcome by his Mauritian counterpart and the Indian diaspora, highlighting the close bond shared between the two countries. This visit, which marks PM Modi's first trip to Mauritius since 2015, holds special significance as it reiterates India's commitment to cooperation in the Indian Ocean region and its strong bond with the Indian-origin community in Mauritius.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day State Visit to Mauritius promises to strengthen the ties between India and the island nation. In addition to attending national day celebrations and meeting the country's top leadership, PM Modi will inaugurate over 20 India-funded projects focused on strengthening democracy and grassroots development in Mauritius. This includes the inauguration of the newly-constructed Civil Services College building and e-inauguration of 20 community projects across various sectors. The visit showcases India's continued support in strengthening governance and institutional capacity in Mauritius.
Delhi University's Campus Law Centre will be hosting the 21st K.K. Luthra Memorial Moot Court competition from 21st to 23rd February, 2025. The competition, established in 2005, is known for its focus on international criminal law and honors the late Senior Advocate Mr. K.K. Luthra. This year also marks the birth centenary of Mr. Luthra and will feature 72 participants from India and abroad, including universities from United Kingdom, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and more. The final round of the competition will be held at the India Habitat Centre, followed by a prize distribution ceremony.
The Indian football team is set to return to the field for the first time in three months, with their first match being against Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup 2024. Despite a disappointing year so far, the appointment of Spanish manager Manolo Marquez has generated a lot of buzz as the team hopes to turn their luck around. With star striker Sunil Chhetri absent, all eyes will be on Mumbai City's Chhangte who has proven to be a threat with his pace and skills. For Mauritius, defender Lindsay Rose will have to step up to contain India's attack.
In a disappointing start to the Inter-Continental Cup 2024, the Indian men's football team played to a goalless draw against Mauritius in Hyderabad. This was the team's first match under new coach Manolo Marquez. Despite playing in the Telangana capital for the first time in 16 years, the team failed to deliver a compelling performance, with Marquez himself admitting that it couldn't have been worse. Up next for India is a match against Syria in six days.
US short-seller Hindenburg Research has alleged that Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband had stakes in obscure offshore funds that were used in the Adani 'money siphoning scandal'. Despite publishing a damning report on Adani 18 months ago, Sebi has shown a lack of interest in the alleged undisclosed web of Mauritius and offshore shell entities. According to Hindenburg, Madhabi Buch and her husband were stakeholders in these obscure funds, which were allegedly controlled by Vinod Adani and used to round-trip funds and inflate the stock price. Madhabi, who is the first woman to hold the Sebi chairperson post, has had an illustrious career in the financial sector, starting with ICICI Bank and most recently working at the BRICS' New Development Bank.
After previously accusing Adani Group of financial wrongdoing, short-seller Hindenburg Research has released a new report accusing the chairperson of market regulator SEBI of holding stakes in offshore funds used for illegally siphoning funds to Adani entities. The report relies on whistleblower documents to establish a link between the SEBI chief and funds based in Mauritius and Bermuda. SEBI has not found any evidence of wrongdoing but has drawn criticism for not investigating its own chairperson's alleged involvement.
On Sunday, June 9, Narendra Modi took oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for his third term as the Prime Minister of India. He is the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru. Over 72 ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nirmala Sitharaman, have also taken the oath. The ceremony was attended by world leaders like Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. The event can be streamed live on the News18 website and social media platforms.
As the election results are announced, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited leaders from neighboring countries such as Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius for his swearing-in ceremony on Saturday. The NDA has elected Modi as their leader and the INDIA bloc has decided to sit in opposition. The Chief Election Commissioner and his team will also meet the President to submit the list of newly elected members and the process of forming the government will commence.