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
Reading India’s Progress: A Secular Democracy’s Economic, Technological, and Cultural Ascent
From emerging as a global software industry powerhouse, a source country of top CEOs of the MNCs, a trailblazer in space missions to harnessing the soft power of a vibrant film industry,
President Muizzu Reaffirms Strategic Ties with India on Independence Day
Malé, Maldives — On India’s 78th Independence Day, President Mohamed Muizzu reaffirmed the deep and strategic ties between the two nations, highlighting their enduring partnership as essential to the development and prosperity
Addu City’s Future Shines Bright with Hankede Bridge and Land Dredging Project Inauguration
Addu City, Maldives – In a landmark moment for Addu City’s development, the Hankede Bridge and 25 hectares of newly dredged land were officially handed over to the Maldivian government by the
Muizzu and Jaishankar Inaugurate Water Facilities, Emphasizing Deepening Maldives-India Cooperation
Male’, Maldives — In a ceremony today at the President’s Office, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu and Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on an official visit to the Maldives, celebrated
Is Maldives ready to woo Indian Tourists again? Resistance within
Inside the boardrooms of the MMPRC, Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal is leading a determined push to win back Indian tourists. But as they work to revive this crucial market, internal tensions within
Maldives Confronts Escalating Economic Crisis Amid Regional Tensions
Malé, Maldives — President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s government is navigating a precarious economic landscape, compounded by surging debt and intensifying geopolitical pressures from regional powers China and India. Despite efforts to boost
Maldives Tourism Minister Unveils Plans to Boost Indian Tourist Influx and Elevate Local Talent Amid Strategic Collaboration with India
Malé, Maldives — The Maldives is homing in on India as a crucial source of tourists, aiming to elevate the nation to one of its top three markets by the end of
India Adds Kandla, Visakhapatnam Ports to Maldives Export Route
NEW DELHI — The Indian government has approved Kandla Port in Gujarat and Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh as key hubs for exporting essential commodities to the Maldives for the fiscal year
Maldives’ Diplomatic U-Turn: From ‘India Out’ to ‘Welcome India’ as Ties Warm
In a notable shift in policy, the Maldivian government has moved from the ‘India Out’ campaign to a more conciliatory ‘Welcome India’ stance. This change comes amid criticism from former officials and
Tourism Minister Promotes ‘Welcome India’ Campaign Amidst Evolving India-Maldives Relations
Malé, Maldives — Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal arrived in India yesterday for a six-day visit, spearheading the “Welcome India” initiative aimed at bolstering the Maldives’ appeal as a premier holiday destination