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April 7, 2026 6:32 PM

INS Sunayna reaches Male, reinforces India-Maldives maritime cooperation

Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Sunayna arrived in Male on Monday as part of its deployment under the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, marking the first port call of its current mission and reinforcing maritime ties between India and the Maldives. The ship was accorded a warm welcome by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), reflecting the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries. In a notable gesture of cooperation, two MNDF personnel are also part of ...

July 25, 2025 9:43 PM

6 MoUs signed, ₹4,850 crore credit announced in PM Modi and President Muizzu bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu at the President's Office in Male on Friday, marking a diplomatic milestone during his visit to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Maldives’ independence and six decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Reflecting on the partnership, the two leaders reviewed progress on the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a ‘Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership’ that was adopted during President Muiz...

July 25, 2025 10:49 AM

PM Modi to attend Maldives Independence Day, pushes forward India-Maldives ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-nation visit to the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to 26. Following his engagements in London, the Prime Minister will arrive in Malé on July 25 for the second leg of his tour, marking his third visit to the Maldives and the first by any head of government during President Mohamed Muizzu’s tenure. The visit is expected to build on the strong bilateral ties between the two nations, particularly in the context of the India-Maldiv...

January 21, 2025 9:31 AM

US will now recognise only two genders, male and female: Donald Trump

In a major announcement just after being sworn in as the 47th US President, Donald Trump declared that it will be the official policy of the United States to recognise only two genders - male and female. Trump said his administration will work to make a "merit-based" and "colourblind society." The move is part of Trump's plans to change the US government's policies on gender and diversity, especially targeting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. Several US companies, including ...