India This Week~March 14, 2025
India This Week~March 14, 2025
India This Week~March 14, 2025
Mauritius PM Honors PM Modi with Highest Award
In a historic gesture, the Prime Minister of Mauritius announced the highest award, The Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean, for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks the 21st international award bestowed upon PM Modi, making him the first Indian to receive this honor. The event took place during PM Modi's visit to Mauritius, where strong diplomatic and cultural ties between the two nations were highlighted.
Seizure of Sheikh Hasina's Properties in Bangladesh
A court in Dhaka ordered the seizure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's residence and other properties owned by her family members, who are currently in exile in India. Additionally, 124 bank accounts belonging to her family were frozen. The court's decision followed an application by the Anti-Corruption Commission, indicating ongoing legal actions against corruption.
Enhanced Strategic Partnership between India and Mauritius
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritus Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam agreed to strengthen relations through a Joint Vision Document for an Enhanced Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discussed enhancing cooperation across various sectors such as space research, AI, digital health, and cyber security. PM Modi also announced India's cooperation in building a new Parliament House in Mauritius as a symbol of their strong partnership.
