Operation Vanila: INS Airavat reaches Madagascar

New Delhi: Indian Navy’s INS Airavat has arrived at the port of Antsiranana (Madagascar) to undertake relief operations after floods from heavy rains have led to a crisis in the region.Upon arrival, the Commanding Officer, INS Airavat called on...

Indian Navy launches 'Operation Vanilla' to help cyclone-hit Madagascar

New Delhi: Indian Navy on Tuesday launched 'Operation Vanilla' in support of the national disaster in flood-hit Madagascar and diverted a large amphibious ship to provide assistance.“INS Airavat, which was mission deployed has been dive...

Former Army Chief Gen Suhag new envoy to Seychelles

The government on Thursday appointed former Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag (Retd)  as the next High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Seychelles. In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said, "He is expected to take up t...

Modi hands over Dornier aircraft model to Seychelles president

Aiming to take the defence ties to a newer height, India handed over a model of Dornier aircraft to the visiting Seychelles president, on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the replica of aircraft at Hyderabad House here.  ...

India, Seychelles for further expansion in bilateral ties

India and Seychelles, on Monday, agreed to further expand bilateral cooperation and give further push in ties in multiple areas, including human resource development and capacity building. The subjects figured in the discussions between th...

Seychelles President Danny Faure arrives in India

Seychelles president Danny Faure on Friday arrived in India at the invitation of the President of India. He is accompanied by a high level delegation comprising two cabinet ministers, four secretaries of state and other senior officials of the g...