Modi held bilateral talks with Naveen Chandra.

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam held wide-ranging bilateral talks in Varanasi on 11 September 2025.

♦ During the talks, PM Modi announced a special economic package for Mauritius to support infrastructure, healthcare, and employment generation.

♦ The package will fund the construction of the new 500-bed Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, an AYUSH Centre of Excellence, a Veterinary School and Animal Hospital, and the provision of helicopters.  

♦ India unveiled a Special Economic Package worth nearly USD 680 million (MUR 30 billion) for Mauritius, covering health, infrastructure, and maritime security, during the ongoing state visit of Mauritian Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam.

♦ Further, projects worth an estimated $440 million will be undertaken on a grant-cum-line-of-credit basis, including the completion of a new ATC tower at SSR International Airport, development of Motorway M4 and Ring Road Phase II, and acquisition of modern port equipment. 

♦ Both sides also agreed in principle on redevelopment and restructuring of the Port of Mauritius and collaboration on surveillance and development of the Chagos Marine Protected Area.

♦ In addition, India will extend budgetary assistance of $25 million during the current financial year.

♦ Several significant agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to enhance cooperation in science and technology, oceanographic research, power sector development, public service capacity building through Karmayogi Bharat, and implementation of Phase II of Small Development Projects.

♦ The two countries also renewed their MoU in the field of hydrography and signed a landmark agreement on the establishment of a Telemetry, Tracking, and Telecommunications Station for satellites and launch vehicles, strengthening space research collaboration.

♦ In the field of education and research, IIT Madras and the Indian Institute of Plantation Management signed MoUs with the University of Mauritius, which PM Modi said would take cooperation in innovation, research, and education “to a new level.”

Ministry of Defence

♦ On 9 September 2025, the Ministry of Defence, signed an agreement to develop dual-use cutting-edge technologies and to link defence expertise with emerging ed-tech solutions.

♦ Innovations for Defence Excellence-Defence Innovation Organisation (iDEX-DIO), its flagship initiative, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EdCIL (India) Limited under the new ASPIRE (Accelerating Strategic Progress in Research and Education) program.

♦ This partnership aims to extend iDEX’s innovation model to the civilian sector, targeting critical challenges and leveraging the strengths and expertise of both organisations to promote innovative technologies that reflect India’s growing emphasis on indigenous capabilities.

The 16th Defence Working Group (DWG)

India and Singapore held the 16th Defence Working Group (DWG) meeting in Singapore, reaffirming their commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation across multiple domains.

The meeting was co-chaired by Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) in India’s Ministry of Defence, and Colonel Daxson Yap, Director of the Policy Office in Singapore’s Ministry of Defence.

The meeting also provided a platform to exchange views on regional security and expand cooperation in emerging areas.

Narendra Modi

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging and productive talks with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong in New Delhi  on 4 September 2025.

♦ Five MoUs were concluded in important fields, including cooperation on a green and digital shipping corridor, promoting collaboration in the space sector, cooperation in training and R&D in the field of civil aviation, and cooperation in digital asset innovation.

♦ The two leaders adopted a Roadmap for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

♦ The Roadmap reflects the depth of bilateral cooperation and provides direction and momentum to it.

♦ This Roadmap will facilitate bilateral engagements across eight priority areas.

♦ These include economic cooperation, skills development, digitisation, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare and medicine, defence and security cooperation, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges.

BHARATI

♦ The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) launched its new initiative, BHARATI, to boost India’s agri-food exports.

♦ BHARATI has been designed to support 100 agri-food startups, promote innovation and boost exports to 50 billion dollars by 2030.

♦ BHARATI stands for Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement.

♦ Aligned with the government’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Startup India, APEDA aims to accelerate export, foster innovation and strengthen India’s position in global agri-food trade.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated SEMICON India.

♦ Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Semicon India 2025 at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi on 2 September 2025.

♦ The conference, themed “Building a Robust, Resilient and Sustainable Semiconductor Ecosystem”, will run until September 4.

♦ It has brought together more than 20,000 participants, including CEOs of leading global chipmakers, policymakers, innovators, and students from across the country. 

♦ Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday presented the first made-in-India 32-bit processor chip named  Vikram-32 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inaugural ceremony of Semicon India 2025.

♦ The chip developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Lab, along with test chips from four approved projects.

♦ The Vikram-32 is an engineering marvel, specifically designed and qualified to operate within the punishing conditions of space launch vehicles.

♦ It is built to withstand extreme temperatures and environmental stresses, a critical requirement for ensuring the reliability of space missions.

♦ Developed and fabricated at SCL's facility in Mohali, the 32-bit processor is capable of handling complex instructions and floating-point arithmetic, making it ideal for the demanding computations needed for satellite launches and vehicle guidance.

Tata Electronics Private Limited

♦ On 2 September 2025, Tata Electronics Private Limited and Merck  signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a strategic collaboration aimed at advancing India’s semiconductor and electronics manufacturing capabilities.

♦ The partnership will focus on semiconductor materials, fabrication infrastructure, and specialty chemical and gas distribution in India.

♦ Under the MoU, Merck will provide its complete range of products and services, including high-purity electronic materials, advanced gas and chemical delivery systems, turnkey fab infrastructure services for Tata Electronics’ upcoming Fab in Dholera, Gujarat. 

♦ The partnership further extends to localised warehousing, development of raw material supply chains, talent cultivation, and the establishment of industry standards in India.

♦ The MoU aligns with the India Semiconductor Mission and marks a significant step in establishing indigenous semiconductor capabilities.

♦ Tata Electronics is investing Rs 91,000 crore (USD 11 billion) to build India’s first semiconductor Fab in Dholera, which will manufacture chips for automotive, mobile devices, AI, and other key sectors for global customers.