Telugu Culture in Mauritius: Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister said the state will extend support to promote Telugu language, culture and heritage in Mauritius, including backing the Ram Bhajanam programme and collaboration via the Telugu Cultural Centre. Public Service & Skills Links: Mauritius Minister Luchmanen Pethia met Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu to discuss cooperation in public administration, tourism, IT/ITeS, emerging tech, skill development and education, with an invitation to the Telangana Rising Global Summit. AI for Students (Mauritius included): Google expanded its free one-year Google AI Plus offer to students across 27 African countries, including Mauritius, with access to Gemini tools and cloud storage after verification. AI Governance Watch: Tunisia ranked 10th in Africa in the inaugural African AI Governance Index, while Mauritius placed in the top nine (2.20), highlighting both policy progress and talent risks. Heritage Education in Focus: UNESCO-backed reporting highlights how Mauritius’ slavery and indentured labour sites need stronger history teaching, better-trained teachers and more museum and conservation skills for young people. Diplomacy by the Ocean: Monaco and Mauritius formalised diplomatic relations, agreeing to cooperate on environmental protection, sustainable tourism and education. Fashion & Pageants: Mauritius’ Shreeya Bokhoree won an African fashion prize at a Vietnam event, while Ireen Navicha’s World Designer Award campaign took another hit.