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
Gatekeeper of the North-Central Indian Ocean: How Muizzu Is Remaking the Maldives Into a Maritime Security State
MALE’ — When the MNDF vessel Imaadhuddeen was commissioned yesterday, gifted by Australia to patrol the Maldives’ exclusive economic zone, Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy offered a statement that
New Delhi Extends Greetings to Maldives on 61st Independence Day
MALÉ — India has extended warm wishes to the Maldives as the country celebrates its 61st Independence Day, highlighting regional diplomatic ties and shared maritime interests in the Indian Ocean. In a
Sports Minister Meets Indian Counterpart at Commonwealth Games to Discuss Youth and Sports Cooperation
MALE’ — Youth, Sports and Fitness Minister Abdullah Raafiu met with Indian Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss
MoU signed between the Maldives and India for Equipment Support for Fitness and Recreation Centres in 42 Islands
MALE,’ — The governments of the Maldives and India on Sunday signed a series of agreements to establish fitness and recreation centres across 42 islands. The initiative, funded under New Delhi’s High
The Shadow of the Socialist: Why India Forgot the Man Who Toppled a Prime Minister
NEW DELHI — In the bustling, sun-baked sprawl of modern India, the name Jayaprakash Narayan—or simply “JP,” as he is etched into the fading memories of the older generation—has become a geographic
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