India–Seychelles afterglow: PM Narendra Modi has wrapped up his three-day Seychelles visit (June 27–29), leaving behind a cultural and maritime legacy—most notably the “Guardian of the Blue Horizon” honour, plus a Made-in-India fast patrol vessel, ambulances, utility vehicles and laser-guided boats to strengthen Seychelles’ coast guard and EEZ security. Act East next stop: With that momentum, Modi now heads to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand next week, with MEA framing the tour around eastern Indian Ocean maritime zones, Act East ties, and diaspora engagements. Local tourism leadership: Seychelles is hosting the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa in Mahé, pushing the theme of strengthening human capital to boost tourism growth across the continent. Agri-research ties: ICAR and Seychelles’ agriculture ministry signed an MoU and a 2026–2031 work plan on climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest work, livestock and food security. Women in aviation: Chapman Freeborn supported the Seychelles Air Force Dornier 228 ferry to India for maintenance—highlighting Sylvie Tamboo as the first Seychellois woman to fly the aircraft. Culture on stage: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Song and Dance Ensemble performed Russian folk music and Cossack dances in Victoria, drawing warm local reactions. Tourism beyond beaches: A new piece asks whether community events like the Inner Islands Expo can shape Seychelles tourism into something more participatory than scenic.