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
President Muizzu Heads to India for Pivotal State Visit, Eyes Strengthened Bilateral Ties
MALE’, Maldives —President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India from October 6th to 10th, following an invitation from Indian President Droupadi Murmu. This state visit marks a significant step in
Maldives Businessman Calls for Hindenburg-Level Scrutiny of Alleged $4.5 Billion Debt to India
In a move that could stir tensions in the Maldives’ financial dealings with India, colorful businessman Ahmed Arif, widely known as “Arttey,” has called for a forensic audit of the alleged $4.5
India Extends $50 Million Lifeline to Maldives Amid Financial Strain
MALE’ — The State Bank of India (SBI) has stepped in once again to support the Maldives during a time of financial hardship by subscribing to a $50 million government treasury bill,
Kaleidoscope of Influence: All Eyes on India as Maldives Navigates Economic Crisis and China Expands Its Role
Male’, Maldives — In recent days, Indian media has turned its attention to the Maldives’ precarious financial situation, spotlighting India’s potential role in aiding the island nation while keeping an eye on
Maldives Sees 10% Surge in Tourist Arrivals as China Takes Lead in Source Markets
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surged 10.1% this year, underscoring the archipelago’s enduring appeal. As of August 27, the Ministry of Tourism reported that 1,343,911 visitors had set foot on the
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