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India's Kotak International granted licence for investment activities in the UAE
Kotak International, the global investment management unit of India's third-largest private bank Kotak Mahindra, has received a licence to conduct investment activities in the UAE, allowing it to tap into the country's substantial Indian expat...

Govt to undertake 100-days agenda to fast-track India's journey towards developed nation, Commerce minister says
The government is embarking on the next 100 Days Agenda of Transformation to take India on a fast track to a developed nation, stated Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the 2nd Lokmat Global Economic Convention on Monday....

Kotak Mahindra International becomes first Indian firm to receive SCA license for investment and portfolio management in UAE
Kotak Mahindra (International) announced that it has received a license by the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) - the capital markets regulator of the United Arab Emirates - to conduct Investment Fund Management and Portfolio Management...

President Cyril Ramaphosa To Participate In The 45Th Ordinary Summit Of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads Of State And Government
(MENAFN- APO Group) President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Antananarivo in the Republic of Madagascar to participate in the 45th Ordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government, which takes place on...
SADC leaders urge review of regional and international trade engagements
Calls for a re-look at trade engagements within the region and beyond dominated the maiden statements of SADC's new leaders. These are President Duma Boko of Botswana, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and the Prime Minister, Navinchandra...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
Digital from India: Leapfrogging development through text-enabled citizen-centric governanceBy Amb Debnath Shaw
At the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th November 2023, one key focus area was on, “Sustain the momentum of exchange and sharing of ideas and best practices between member...
“Mauritius will always remain a strategic and trusted partner”: PM Modi thanks PM Ramgoolam for I-Day greetings
New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Mauritius will always remain a strategic and trusted partner in the shared pursuit of progress, prosperity and a bright future for the people of the two...

Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 15 August 2025
Mauritius Times Friday 8 August 2025 Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 15 August 2025 An Appeal Dear Reader 65 years ago Mauritius Times was founded with a resolve to fight for justice and fairness and the advancement of the public good. It has never...

The great Indian exodus
On January 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first podcast, interacted with entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath. During the discussion, Modi reflected on an incident when, as Gujarat Chief Minister, he was denied a US visa. Describing...

India Emerging As World's Most Sought-After Consumer Market, Investment Hub: Piyush Goyal
(MENAFN- IANS) Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) India is on course to emerge as the world's most sought-after consumer market and a top investment destination, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.Addressing the second 'Lokmat Global...

Kotak Mahindra Gains SCA Approval To Launch UAE Funds
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Kotak Mahindra (International) Limited (KMIL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, has become the first Indian financial institution to receive approval from the Securities and Commodities Authority...

Escaping Stalking and Harassment Through Legal Identity Rebirth
Vancouver, Canada — 2025 — Stalking and harassment are not simply personal safety issues; they are sustained threats that can erode mental health, destroy careers, and force people into hiding. In an age where personal information is collected,...

Digital from India: Leapfrogging development through text-enabled citizen-centric governance
By Amb Debnath Shaw At the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th November 2023, one key focus area was on, “Sustain the momentum of exchange and sharing of ideas and best practices...

Abdelkader Taleb Omar meets with several heads of delegations and leaders of political parties participating in African Political Parties Summit
Accra (Ghana), August 13, 2025 (SPS) – Mr. Abdelkader Taleb Omar, a member of the Permanent Bureau of the National Secretariat of the Polisario Front, Minister of Education and Vocational Training, met with several leaders of political parties and...
Govt to undertake 100-days agenda to fast-track India’s journey towards developed nation: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): The government is embarking on the next 100 Days Agenda of Transformation to take India on a fast track to a developed nation, stated Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at the 2nd Lokmat Global...

ACT to Host International Conference on New Dimensions in Chemical Sciences and Education
The Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), India, will host an International Conference on “New Dimensions in Chemical Sciences and Education” from September 11–13, 2025 at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai. The event celebrates the Silver...
ET World Leaders Forum: From Rajnath Singh to Piyush Goyal, leading ministers to resolve who’s who of world Inc
Run-through Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on August 22, joining over 400 international magnate, business owners, financiers, and policymakers. Secret cabinet ministers Nitin Gadkari and...

Expections At United Nation General Assembly 80th Session Kudus Research And
th Session by way of anticipate and forecasting possibly to discuss major issues at the UNGA and also at the United Nation Security Council among other issues of interest to the United Nation General Assembly 80th Session. The UN General Assembly...

If President Solih had not sent letter, Chagos dispute could have been pursued: Khaleel
Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdulla Khaleel has stated that the Chagos sea dispute could have been pursued if former President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s administration had not sent a letter to Mauritius. Speaking in Parliament today in response...