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
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
China’s gray-zone hybrid threats against Taiwan’s Pacific allies
China’s assertive posture in the Indo-Pacific, guided by the Communist Party, pursues a deliberate strategy to undermine regional stability while avoiding outright conflict. By targeting Taiwan’s Pacific allies, including Palau, Beijing deploys
President Outlines Vision for Sovereignty, Economic Growth, and Regional Stability in an Exclusive Interview
Male’, Maldives –In an exclusive interview with Ceylon Today, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu emphasized his administration’s commitment to safeguarding the Maldives’ sovereignty, fostering economic growth, and ensuring the Indian Ocean remains a
India and Maldives Deepen Ties with Launch of 13 New Community Projects
Malé, Maldives — In a demonstration of enduring partnership and people-centric diplomacy, the Government of Maldives (GoM) and the Government of India (GoI) have signed 13 new Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) under
Indian Naval Ship Sagar Bolsters Maritime Ties with Maldives in Historic Indian Ocean Mission
Male’, Maldives — The Indian naval vessel INS Sunaina, designated as the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar, arrived in Male’ on Tuesday morning, marking a significant step in strengthening maritime cooperation between
Press Freedom in South Asia: Maldives Shines, but Challenges Persist Across the Region
MALE’, Maldives — On this year’s World Press Freedom Day, President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu struck a thoughtful tone, affirming his government’s commitment to a free and responsible press. “Here in the Maldives,
Vizhinjam Port Poised to Transform Indian Ocean Trade, Boosting Maldives and Region
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India — On a balmy Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport (Vizhinjam) in Kerala’s capital, a $1.06 billion project hailed as India’s first deep-water dedicated container transshipment
India’s Owaisi Likens Pakistan to ISIS Amid Escalating Tensions
NEW DELHI — Asaduddin Owaisi, a prominent Indian politician and leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad Muslimeen, unleashed a scathing critique of Pakistan on Sunday, branding it the “successor of ISIS” and
India Expels Pakistani Nationals After Deadly Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
NEW DELHI,— A deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, has prompted India to expel hundreds of Pakistani nationals holding short-term visas. The attack, attributed
The Baisaran Massacre: India’s Resolve Faces Terrorists’ Cynical Play
PAHALGAM, India — The serene meadows of Baisaran, often dubbed Kashmir’s “mini Switzerland,” became a scene of unimaginable horror on April 22, when terrorists unleashed a meticulously planned massacre, gunning down 26
Deadly Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam Shocks India and Draws Global Condemnation
SRINAGAR, India — The serene meadows of Baisaran in Pahalgam, a picturesque tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, On Tuesday, turned into a scene of horror when terrorists opened fire on a
Drug Trafficking Networks Expand Reach in Maldives as Four Indians Face Charges
Male’, — Authorities here have detained four Indian nationals accused of smuggling a substantial quantity of narcotics into the country, highlighting the country’s escalating battle against drug trafficking networks that increasingly exploit