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 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
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
India Poised to Launch Nationwide Air Ambulance Network Using eVTOL Aircraft
India is set to become one of the first nations to deploy an on-road vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) air ambulance service nationwide, a move that could transform emergency medical response across
How India’s Credit Lines Are Reshaping Global Arms Exports
NEW DELHI — As India seeks to expand its footprint in the global arms market, it is turning to an increasingly effective tool: credit lines. With a goal of reaching $6 billion
India and Maldives Strengthen Parliamentary Cooperation with New Agreement
New Delhi — In a move reinforcing the growing institutional ties between India and the Maldives, the parliaments of both nations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), setting the stage for expanded
Broker Trump and Contractor Netanyahu: A Deal with No Buyers
Confusion, opportunism, and a dangerous disregard for international law—such is the essence of Broker Trump’s latest vision for Gaza. With the flair of a real estate mogul peddling distressed properties, Donald Trump
Maldives Targets India’s Booming Outbound Travel Market With Star-Studded Event
MUMBAI— The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has intensified efforts to attract Indian tourists, hosting a high-profile event in Mumbai featuring over 100 celebrities and influencers. Held last weekend at
India Shifts Defense Procurement Focus from Russia to Western Nations
NEW DELHI — India has significantly reduced defense imports from Russia, citing delays in delivering key systems like the S-400 missile system and T-90S tanks. Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war,
India Charts New Course in Genomics with Ambitious Data Portals
NEW DELHI — India has unveiled two landmark initiatives in genomics—the India Genomic Data Set and the India Bioinformatics and Data Centre (IBDC) portals—marking a turning point in the nation’s scientific ambitions.
Modi’s Kuwait Visit Signals Renewed Focus on Gulf Ties After 43 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait on marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in over four decades. The milestone visit, from December 21-22, is
Amid Diplomatic Thaw, India Tests China’s Resolve at the Border
After years of simmering tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India and China appear to be charting a cautious path toward stability. The recent 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives,
China’s Semiconductor Playbook Threatens India’s Fragile Tech Ambitions
As global tensions over supply chains and technological dominance escalate, China’s strategic maneuvering in the semiconductor industry underscores its ability to assert power without engaging in direct conflict. While China faces restrictions