Visa updates for travellers: Mauritius and Seychelles passport holders can now enter Schengen countries visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, though border checks still apply. Public health & youth care: In Uttar Pradesh, Hinduja Mobile Health Units were flagged off to strengthen maternal and adolescent healthcare across 35 districts, with point-of-care diagnostics and school/community outreach. Seychelles defence ties: India handed over five laser radial-class boats to the Seychelles Defence Forces, boosting seamanship skills and deepening the India–Seychelles maritime partnership. Library culture for young people: The National Library’s August holiday programme runs Aug 10–28 with arts, storytelling, games, tech activities and creative workshops for kids and teens. Music spotlight: Young Seychellois musician Paolo Payet is building a career by blending tourism training and full-time performance, championing Seychelles’ musical heritage. Choir on the water: The Seychelles National Choir helped headline Beijing’s Grand Canal choral gala, turning the historic waterway into a cross-continental cultural stage. Tourism beyond beaches: A guide highlights “Beyond the Beaches” Seychelles experiences, from Vallée de Mai forest walks to Curieuse tortoise encounters and conservation stories. Regional mobility push: SADC is moving to simplify border trade via a Simplified Trade Regime, aiming to cut costs and ease procedures for small-scale traders.