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
Maldives and India on the Move to Deepen Economic Ties With Free Trade Talks
MALE’ — In a clear sign of strengthening relations in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives and India have launched formal negotiations on a free trade agreement aimed at significantly boosting commerce and
Indian and Maldivian Business Leaders Meet to Tighten Economic Ties
BENGALURU, India — Against the backdrop of shifting geopolitical alliances and a pressing need for economic diversification in the Indian Ocean, a small delegation of Maldivian business leaders met with Indian industry
India Eases Fuel Export Duties for Maldives, Deepening Energy Ties
NEW DELHI — In a significant move aimed at strengthening regional energy security, the Indian government has expanded its exemption on the Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) for petrol and diesel exports,
Indian Coast Guard Rescues Sinking Cargo Vessel en Route from Malé to Tuticorin
MALE’ — The Indian Coast Guard successfully intercepted and salvaged a cargo vessel that began taking on water after developing a hull breach while traveling from Malé to the port city of
India and Maldives Open Formal Talks on Free Trade Agreement
MALÉ, Maldives – Official bilateral negotiations between India and the Maldives have commenced to establish a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (IMFTA), marking a major step toward deeply integrating the economies of the
President Rules Out Commuter Tolls for Greater Malé Bridges
MALÉ, – President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed that the government has no immediate intentions to implement toll fees on the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge (Sinamalé Bridge), nor have any discussions taken place
Indian High Commission Donates Laptops to Six PNC Constituencies
MALE’ — The Indian High Commission in the Maldives has donated a consignment of laptops to six parliamentary constituencies represented by members of the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC). The official handover
India Donates 20,000 Measles Vaccines and Three Tonnes of Medical Supplies
MALE’ — India has handed over 20,000 doses of the Measles-Rubella vaccine and three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives as the country deals with a measles outbreak. The supplies were
President Muizzu Congratulates PM Modi on Breaking Nehru’s Record as India’s Longest-Serving Consecutive PM
MALE’ — President Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming the longest-serving consecutive prime minister in India’s history, surpassing a record held by the country’s first prime minister,
India and Maldives Formally Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks
MALE’ — India and the Maldives have finalised the Terms of Reference for a Free Trade Agreement, marking the start of structured negotiations that officials say could conclude within 2026. The Department