AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFDI Watch: India’s government is considering lifting the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approval threshold for foreign direct investment to ₹15,000 crore (from ₹5,000 crore), aiming to speed up big-ticket deals. Culture & Language: A leaked audio in Trinidad and Tobago reignited debate over the historical use of a racial slur tied to Indian indentured labour, with historians stressing context and harm. Mauritius in Science: New research on dodos—extinct on Mauritius—suggests the bird may not have been “stupid” and could have had stronger smell and touch perception than modern relatives. Sports Spotlight: Mauritian cyclist Kimberley Le Court-Pienaar won stage six of the Tour de France Femmes after a mechanical setback, while Swiss rider Marlen Reusser kept the overall lead. Faith-Based Media: MTA Africa marks a decade of faith-based broadcasting across Africa, with Mauritius playing an early role in production and translations. Travel & Visas: Ukraine now offers e-visa access online only for citizens of South Africa, Mauritius and Seychelles, leaving other African nations to use embassy routes. Global Mobility: Chad plans visa-free entry for all Africans from 1 January 2027, announced at the African Water Forum. Lifestyle Travel: A north-west Mauritius resort feature highlights local cooking classes, wellness-focused dining and family-friendly activities.
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