The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
PM Modi Concludes Successful Two-Day State Visit to Maldives, Strengthens India-Maldives Ties
Male’, Maldives– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his highly successful two-day state visit to the Maldives on Saturday, departing from Velana International Airport after being warmly seen off by Foreign Minister
President Reaffirms Commitment to Sovereignty on Independence Day
MALE’, Maldives — In an address marking the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu vowed to safeguard every inch of the nation’s territory, emphasizing that Maldivians themselves will shoulder the
Sri Lanka to Offer One-Year Visas to Maldivians in Tourism Push
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — In a bid to bolster regional tourism and deepen economic ties, Sri Lanka will grant one-year visas to Maldivians starting August 1, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath announced on
Bank of Maldives to Introduce Indian Rupee Accounts, Aiming to Bolster Trade and Remittances
Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to deepen economic ties with India, the Bank of Maldives (BML) announced on Friday that it will begin offering Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for personal
Maldives Hosts State Banquet for Prime Minister Modi
MALE, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed hosted a state banquet on Friday evening to honor Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant moment in the two
India Hands Over 3,300 Housing Units in Hulhumalé
MALE’, Maldives — Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over symbolic keys for 3,300 residential units in Hulhumalé to President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Friday, advancing a major housing project funded by a
Maldives and India Launch Community Development Projects
MALE’, Maldives — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu inaugurated six community development projects across the Maldives’ outer islands on Friday, alongside a completed road project in Addu
President Muizzu and PM Modi Exchange Eight Bilateral Agreements
MALE’, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi oversaw the exchange of eight Memoranda of Understanding on Friday, launching a free trade agreement framework and advancing cooperation in
India Bolsters Maldives’ Healthcare with Portable Hospitals and Pharmaceutical Pact
MALE’, Maldives — India strengthened its healthcare partnership with the Maldives on Friday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit, delivering two advanced portable hospital units and signing a bilateral agreement
India Bolsters Maldives Defense with Vehicle Transfer
MALE’, Maldives — During his state visit on Friday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi transferred 72 heavy-duty vehicles to the Maldivian National Defence Force, reinforcing defense ties. The fleet, handed over to