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 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
In Race for 6G, India Emerges as a Key Global Player in Telecom Innovation
NEW DELHI — As the global telecommunications landscape rapidly evolves, India is positioning itself at the forefront of the next technological revolution: 6G wireless networks, a breakthrough technology promising to redefine connectivity
Even You, Brutus? India Slams U.S. Over Alleged ‘Deep State’ Interference
New Delhi, In an unusual and pointed move, India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised serious concerns about the United States’ involvement in media reports critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sugar Storm Hits Maldives: STO Denies Export Freeze as Trade Probe Reveals Complex Diversion Scheme
MALÉ, Maldives — A sophisticated scheme to divert Indian sugar exports meant for Maldives to Sri Lanka has triggered a federal investigation, leading to the detention of multiple shipments and raising concerns
India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement
Mumbai — In a key step towards de-dollarization, India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of their local currencies, Indian Rupee (INR) and Maldivian
In Maldives, a Beauty Queen’s Dream Collides With Religious Backlash
MALE’, Maldives — In a paradoxical turn of events that exemplifies the Maldives’ struggle between modernity and tradition, the state-owned Housing Development Corporation in association with Islamic Ministry announced a religious lecture