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On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat DayJune 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World ...
Indians among tourists from 40 nations eligible for free on-arrival visas in Sri LankaSri Lanka is offering free 30-day visas on arrival for tourists from 40 nations. Indian travelers are among those who will benefit from thi...
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
India-Russia discuss energy, trade and global tensions as BRICS ministers gather in DelhiExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for productive talks. They discussed bilateral cooperatio...
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott International debuts in IndiaMarriott International sees strong growth in India with many new hotel deals. The company is launching its Autograph Collection brand in In...
UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws supportBritain's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is now on hold. This comes after the US administration withdrew its backing for ...
Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Pro-China party's win raises concerns for IndiaMaldives President Muizzu's People's National Congress victory in parliamentary elections strengthens pro-China stance, raising concerns fo...
Maldives-China defence agreement to obtain non-lethal weapons and training, says President MuizzuThe Maldives has signed a military assistance agreement with China, marking a significant step in their relationship. President Mohamed Mui...
Amitabh Bachchan goes 'Wah' as Jaishankar hits back at Maldives President’s 'bully' barbAmitabh Bachchan praised S Jaishankar's response to query about India being a bully. Jaishankar highlighted tangible developments in infras...
Muizzu's bid to revive FTA with China may lead to debt crisis in MaldivesChina's current share of Maldives total debt is 37% and there are fears that FTA will further increase debt share, pushing Maldives into a ...
Maldivian President Muizzu is choosing China over India: What is at play?Many believe that the controversy was triggered by PM Modi's bid to promote Lakshadweep as an alternative tourist destination to the Maldiv...
President-elect Ibu Solih may look at halting BRI projects in MaldivesThere is talk that the new President might cancel some BRI projects that were encouraged by his predecessor.
China suggests to work with India in Maldives after poll shockerSolih's win deals a blow to China and he is likely to adopt an anti-China stance, an article claimed.
Maldives ties take a dip as India told to take back second naval chopperAs India seeks to expand footprint in southeast Asia, it continues to suffer serious reverses in the Maldives, the Indian Ocean archipelago...
How 'India First' turned into 'China First' for MaldivesIt was only a few weeks ago that Maldives foreign minister arrived in India as special envoy for President Yameen, swearing by his ostensib...
China wants facilitation of talks in MaldivesAhead of a UN Security Council meeting today to discuss the situation in the Maldives after UN officials offered to facilitate all-party ta...
Promote dialogue between Maldives parties to end crisis: ChinaThe Chinese stand to provide outside support for the parties is seen as a slight change in Beijing's position.
Maldives-China FTA could plunge Maldives into political crisisChina is eyeing naval base in Maldives much to India’s discomfort. FTA will increase Maldives' trade deficit and push it towards a debt tra...
China may build port in southern MaldivesMaldives foreign minister Ahmed Naseem said people had already been evacuated from the region and that the Chinese were currently building ...