Researchers using tiny zircon minerals from volcanic rocks near Mauritius and gravity data have mapped a submerged ancient crust block called Mauritia. It’s a microcontinent, not a lost continent, and its presence helps scientists track how landmasses break apart and reshape the Indian Ocean floor, unlocking Earth’s deeper past hidden beneath water.
India has assured Mauritius it will continue honoring Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) benefits, following a Supreme Court ruling that triggered worries for cross-border investors. India also eased the application of the General Anti-Avoidance Rule for older investments, aiming to reduce uncertainty and provide clearer tax outcomes for foreign investors and private equity funds.
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SWITCH Mobility has completed deliveries of 100 electric buses to the government of Mauritius, marking India’s largest electric bus export to date. The shipment, described as more than a logistical achievement, is framed as a major boost for cleaner urban transport and sustainable development, reinforcing SWITCH Mobility’s push toward eco-friendly mobility solutions overseas.
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