<h1>Indian PM Visits Mauritius for Talks on Taxation Agreement and Chagos Deal; US Intelligence Chief to Visit India</h1> Indian Prime Minister is on a two-day state visit to Mauritius, where he received a ceremonial welcome. Mauritius is seeking amendments to its double taxation avoidance agreement with India and is also negotiating new terms for the Chagos deal with the UK, emphasizing shared interests that include India. The US Director of National Intelligence is set to visit India. India is closely monitoring Afghanistan's situation and has engaged in discussions with the Taliban regime, as reported at the United Nations Security Council. Additional stories cover political developments in Bangladesh and Pakistan, as well as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.