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New Delhi: At least 14 people lost their lives when a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura on Sunday, according to the country's state news agency. The helicopter went down under circumstances that are still unclear. Officials have not yet released details about the victims or the incident. The helicopter belonged to Saudi Arabia's energy giant Saudi Aramco. Saudi authorities confirmed that all 14 victims were Saudi citizens. Officials have not yet shared further details about the flight or what may have caused the aircraft to crash. Probe launched into the accident An investigation has been started to find out…

Victoria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the President and the people of Seychelles for conferring upon him the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon', the country's highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. Addressing the National Assembly of Seychelles, PM Modi described the honour as a reflection of the deep and enduring friendship between the two nations. "It is a special honour to stand before you as the first Indian Prime Minister to address this National Assembly... I bring with me the warm greetings and best wishes of 1.4 billion people of India. The first country…

Victoria: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 28) was conferred the honorary 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title, Seychelles' highest distinction for leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. Seychelles President Patrick Herminie conferred the award to PM Modi.  This is his 34th international honour from a foreign nation. The award acknowledges PM Modi's long-standing push for sustainable growth and his green vision.   In a ceremony held at the Seychelles Coast Guard Base, PM Modi also handed over a 'Made in India' fast patrol vessel to the country's coast guard, reaffirming New Delhi's commitment to strengthening their maritime…

Victoria: Pushing for India's MAHASAGAR initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) remains a 'shared home', and its 'security, sustainability and prosperity' is every country's responsibility, while stressing that people-to-people ties remains the biggest strength of India-Seychelles relationship. In a joint press meet with Seychelles President Dr Patrick Herminie following a bilateral meeting, the prime minister said India wants an Indian ocean which paves the way for further increasing bilateral relationship and the economic ties. He said the Indian ocean should be an ocean of opportunities.  "We believe that Indian ocean is our…