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Long struggle ahead for LGBTQ+ rights
Three more draft laws in the pipeline PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:01 Thailand enacted the Marriage Equality Bill on Jan 23 this year, making it the third country in Asia after Taiwan and Nepal to recognise same-sex marriage. But the work to...

High Court fast-tracks Chagos case as Labour faces legal action over deal with Mauritius
A legal challenge demanding the UK Government consult Chagossians before transferring sovereignty of their homeland has progressed in the High Court. The Judicial Review, launched by Chagossian claimant Louis Misley Mandarin with backing from the...

Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...

PM Modi Gears Up For Longest Foreign Tour In 10 Years: Check Full Itinerary And Countries He Will Be Visiting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on a five-nation foreign visit from July 2 to July 9. This visit will begin from Ghana and is considered to be his longest diplomatic visit in the last decade. The main focus of this tour will be on South...

Opposition politicises issue of Hindi language in education policy
Rahul Gandhi and allies oppose Hindi in education, sparking debate over language, identity, and politics. NEW DELHI: The Indian National Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, along with its allies like M.K. Stalin from Tamil Nadu, Uddhav Thackeray from...

Education Revolution: Namibian President declares free university tuition
Tswelopele Makoe|Published 6 minutes ago 6min “WE have heard your cries, the fees have fallen,” announced Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. A mere month into her presidency, the first female president of the sub-Saharan nation made waves...

Macaulay, Colonial Education and Its Enduring Legacy
Opinion Macaulay’s 1835 Minute on Indian Education is often read as an ideological masterstroke, not just an educational policy By Nandini Bhautoo The establishment of formal education systems was one of the most far-reaching instruments of...

INS TEG ON OPERATIONAL DEPLOYMENT TO THE SOUTH WEST IOR CONCLUDES VISIT TO PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS
INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 Jun 2025. The visit formed part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and featured a wide...

Stronger Health Through Smarter Taxes In Mauritius
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, June 27, 2025/APO Group/ -- WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town to assess the impact of increasing health taxes in Mauritius. Using a simulation tool, the...

INS Teg on operational deployment to South West IOR concludes visit to Port Louis, Mauritius
INS Teg, a frontline stealth frigate of the Western Naval Command, concluded her port call at Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 June. The visit formed part of her operational deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region and featured a wide spectrum...

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority appoints new Director
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 102 The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of Avinash Teelock as its new Director, effective as from 30th May 2025. The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA)...

Youth for Human Rights Holds Historic meeting with President of Mauritius to Champion Human Rights and Social Justice
Port Louis, Mauritius – Recently, representatives of Youth for Human Rights Mauritius were privileged to engage in a landmark dialogue with His Excellency Dharambeer Gokhool, President of Mauritius, at the State House in Port Louis. This...

Sailing, stunts & spotlight: The unscripted life of Karan Tacker | EXCLUSIVE
Celebrity News Sailing, stunts & spotlight: The unscripted life of Karan Tacker | EXCLUSIVE (Credits: Instagram) New Delhi: Karan Tacker’s story is one of transformation, perseverance, and embracing new challenges. A business graduate who once...

Starmer has no energy, vision or strategy for Britain on the world stage. He offers only weakness, decline and a disregard for the sovereignty of this nation: NILE GARDINER
Keir Starmer has been a disaster as British Prime Minister. Don't just take my word for it. In the week of the first anniversary of Starmer moving into No 10, the polling guru Sir John Curtice said that he has had 'the worst start for any...

Exeter chef Lee Frank found more than a prize on NBC's 'Yes, Chef!'
Exeter Chef Lee Frank may not have taken home the $250,000 grand prize on NBC’s “Yes, Chef!,” but he says the experience changed him in deeper, more lasting ways— making him a better husband, father, and chef. "(The competition) has been a...

Voices for Humanity Champions Human Rights in Mauritius with Manishwar Purmanund
LOS ANGELES, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientology Network's VOICES FOR HUMANITY, the weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations, working to uplift their communities, announces a new episode...

‘Key partner in Neighbourhood First policy’: PM Modi, Mauritius’ Ramgoolam vow to deepen strategic ties
India News In a phone call on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritius counterpart, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, discussed strengthening the India-Mauritius Enhanced Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on key regional developments....

Mauritius Bets on Artificial Intelligence to Drive Digital Economy in 2025–2026 Budget
Mauritius has made artificial intelligence a national priority in its 2025–2026 budget, unveiling a bold strategy to position itself as a forward-looking digital economy. Under the theme “Innovative Mauritius,” the budget outlines AI integration...

PM Modi Speaks With Mauritius PM Ramgoolam, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
Last Updated:June 24, 2025, 22:29 IST PM Modi appreciated Ramgoolam’s participation in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, highlighting the shared cultural values between India and Mauritius. PM Modi speaks with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam...

World News | PM Modi Speaks with Mauritius Counterpart; Leaders Affirm Commitment to Deepen Strategic Partnership
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with his Mauritius counterpart Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam and the two leaders discussed cooperation across a broad range of areas, including, defence and...