India–Seychelles Agricultural Pact: ICAR and Seychelles’ Agriculture Department signed an MoU plus a 2026–2031 work plan to boost joint ag research, scientist exchanges, and technology transfer, targeting climate-smart farming, horticulture, post-harvest, livestock and food security. Golden Jubilee Security & Navy Links: Indian naval ships INS Tarkash and INS Ikshak wrapped up a Port Victoria visit tied to Seychelles’ National Day, including parade participation, hydrographic outreach and a health camp. Indo-Pacific Strategy Signals: Coverage of PM Modi’s Seychelles trip frames it as part of India’s Indian Ocean push under MAHASAGAR, while noting wider shifts in US strategy language and Indo-Pacific thinking. Digital Payments Deal: Reports say UPI rollout is set to reach Seychelles by year-end, with an MoU signed during Modi’s visit to deploy UPI infrastructure and expand cooperation. Tourism Pressure: Seychelles saw May visitor arrivals fall 3.4% year-on-year, with stopover declines and cruise traffic dropping sharply, raising concerns about demand vulnerability. World Heritage Watch: UNESCO says Seychelles paused a luxury hotel project near Aldabra and is reviewing compliance to protect the atoll’s Outstanding Universal Value. Fact Check: A viral claim that Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri admitted Operation Sindoor deaths were disclosed due to family pressure was flagged as AI-manipulated. China–Seychelles 50 Years: Xi and President Patrick Herminie exchanged congratulations on 50 years of ties, with both sides pointing to deeper cooperation.