Mauritius

Island country in the Indian Ocean

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Mauritius, officially the Republic of Mauritius, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, about 2,000 kilometres off the southeastern coast of East Africa, east of Madagascar. It includes the main island, as well as Rodrigues, Agaléga, and St. Brandon. The islands of Mauritius and Rodrigues, along with nearby Réunion, are part of the Mascarene Islands. The main island of Mauritius, where the population is concentrated, hosts the capital and largest city, Port Louis. The country spans 2,040 square kilometres (790 sq mi) and has an exclusive economic zone covering 2,300,000 square kilometres.

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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Navin Ramgoolam on winning Mauritius' elections Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Navin Ramgoolam on his electoral victory in Mauritius. Modi wished Ramgoolam success in his third term as Prime Minister and invited him to visit India.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 11, 2024
Italy PM Meloni congratulates PM Modi on election victory, vows to strengthen ties Global leaders including those from Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius also extended their congratulations, as the BJP-led NDA is set to form its third successive government. DNA - Published on June 5, 2024
Cruise ship blocked from docking in Mauritius over 'health risks' A Norwegian cruise ship has been blocked from docking in Mauritius due to "potential health risks" after passengers reported feeling unwell. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2024

UPI services launched in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, PM Modi attends virtual event IndiaTimes - Published on February 12, 2024
Pran Pratishtha at Ram temple: How the world is celebrating the historic day As India prepares to celebrate the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22, devotees across the world are planning their own events to mark the historic occasion. Mauritius is.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024
Over 150 cars parked strategically in 'Ram' formation hold dazzling light show in Maryland, US In anticipation of the upcoming opening of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, India, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) of America organized a Tesla car light show in Maryland. Over 150 cars formed the word 'Ram'.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024
Baker wins in Mauritius to seal senior order of merit England's Peter Baker wins the MCB Tour Championship at Belle Mare Plage to secure the Legends Tour's order of merit title. BBC Sport - Published on December 10, 2023

Foreign Minister of Seychelles arrives in India, set to meet EAM Jaishankar Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, arrived in New Delhi for an official visit. Radegonde will meet with S Jaishankar to review bilateral engagement between.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023
Amit Shah reviews passing out parade of IPS probationers in Hyderabad Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the passing-out parade of the 75th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
Mauritius PM Jugnauth in Varanasi for kin's 'asthi visarjan' After taking part in the G20 summit and meeting PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth reached Varanasi for the third time since 2019. He performed the ritual of "asthi.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023	Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth, his wife offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi On Monday, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, following the conclusion of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. Jugnauth and his.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023
Aditya-L1 completes 3rd Earth-bound manoeuvre Stating that Sunday's manoeuvre happened at 2.30am, Isro said: "Ground stations at Mauritius, Bengaluru, SDSC-SHAR (Sriharikota) and Port Blair tracked the satellite during this operation." The.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023	PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Italy's Giorgia Meloni Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held bilateral talks with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni as the two leaders discussed a range of issues. Modi has been holding bilateral talks with a.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2023
PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with his Mauritius counterpart Pravind Jugnauth IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2023	PM Modi to hold more than 15 bilaterals with world leaders on G20 sidelines Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold more than 15 bilateral meetings with world leaders at the G20 Summit in India. The meetings will take place on September 9-10, and include discussions.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 8, 2023
'One Earth One Family One Future' a perfect theme for G20: Mauritius PM Mauritius PM thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting Mauritius as a Guest Country at the G20 Summit and affirmed contributing at the summit. DNA - Published on September 7, 2023	Mauritius minister debunks Hindenburg report on Adani Group IndiaTimes - Published on May 10, 2023
Commonwealth Games 2022: Reese Lynch takes gold in light welterweight final Scotland's Reese Lynch beats Mauritius' Louis Richarno Colin to win light welterweight gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2022	India, Mauritius to include provisions in trade pact to deal with sudden rise in imports IndiaTimes - Published on August 4, 2022
EAM S Jaishankar calls on Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth IndiaTimes - Published on April 23, 2022	Mauritius PM thanks India, the ‘pharmacy of world’ IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2022
PM Modi discusses development partnership, defence cooperation with Mauritius counterpart IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2022	Herbal remedies can be a boon in stressful world: Mauritius PM IndiaTimes - Published on April 20, 2022
Chagos Islands: 'Emotional moment' as Mauritian flag raised on disputed British territory The Mauritian flag has been raised for the first time on the Chagos Islands, which are controlled by Britain but claimed by Mauritius. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2022