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’s Aviation Ambitions Take Flight with Russian Jet Partnership
NEW DELHI — In a move poised to reshape the global civil aviation landscape, India has inked a landmark agreement with Russia to co-produce the SJ-100, a domestically manufactured passenger aircraft that
First Lady Urges Youth to Embrace Skills Training Amid Polytechnic’s Golden Jubilee
MALE’, Maldives —First Lady Sajidha Mohamed on Tuesday implored young Maldivians to channel their innate talents into practical skills, warning that true national progress hinges on “minds and hands” sharpened by discipline
From Relief to Leadership: India’s Rise as a Humanitarian First Responder
India’s foreign policy has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, evolving from a largely reactive posture to one that is proactive, compassionate, and strategically engaged. At the heart of this evolution
Nepal’s Sudden Political Shift Raises Questions on Regional Partnerships
The unexpected downfall of Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli’s government in Nepal has introduced a layer of unpredictability into the Himalayan nation’s international relations, particularly with Beijing. China’s response has been
When Democracy Is Sent to the ICU, Gen Z Becomes Its Lifeline: Nepal’s Youth-Led Revolt Shakes South Asia’s Political Order
KATHMANDU — In the early hours of Tuesday morning, as smoke billowed from the charred remains of Nepal’s Supreme Court and the Singha Durbar government complex, a generation long dismissed as “too
Modi’s Tianjin Triumph: A Masterclass in Diplomacy Reinforces India’s Global Pivot
TIANJIN, China — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here have solidified India’s position as a pivotal force in Eurasian diplomacy, with his bilateral meeting with
Media Reacts to PM Modi’s Independence Day Speech: Ambition, Tough Rhetoric, and Vision for 2047
New Delhi, — Indian media outlets have offered wide-ranging analysis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s record-breaking Independence Day address, delivered from the Red Fort on August 15. News reports, opinion columns, and
President extends Independence Day greetings to the President and the Prime Minister of India
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu sent Independence Day greetings to India’s leaders on Thursday, calling the country a “trusted development partner” of the Maldives. In a message posted on X, President Muizzu congratulated
Modi’s Marathon Independence Day Speech Sets Record, Signals Economic and Political Resolve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest-ever Independence Day address Friday morning, speaking for 103 minutes from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The speech, his twelfth consecutive on August 15, marked
Op-Ed Beyond Optics: Measuring Triumph by Avoiding Red Flags
MALE’, Maldives — As Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to the Maldives on Saturday, the nation took stock of a diplomatic moment that quietly reshaped its relationship with