Mumbai: India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, addressed concerns about China’s influence on India’s neighbouring countries, emphasizing the need for healthy competition during an interactive session with students at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) in Mumbai on Tuesday. In response to questions about strained ties with the Maldives, Jaishankar acknowledged the competitive politics in Read More…
The Maldives, a paradise of turquoise waters and white sand, is witnessing a surprising shift in its tourist landscape. Once the country’s third-largest source of tourism, India has plummeted to fifth place within just three weeks, according to official data. This dramatic decline comes amidst simmering diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives. The trigger? Read More…
The Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean was on full display today as warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued a hijacked Iranian vessel and its crew from pirates. Deployed on anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, INS Sumitra responded swiftly to a distress call from Read More…
MALE, Maldives – Tensions are at a boiling point in the Maldives as President Mohamed Muizzu, known for his staunch pro-China stance, faces potential impeachment. The main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), holding a majority in parliament, has secured enough signatures to move forward with the motion, raising concerns about political instability in the island Read More…
The MV Merlin Luanda, which has 22 Indian and 1 Bangladeshi crew members on board, was reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in the Gulf of Aden. The Indian Navy deployed its Ship’s NBCD team along with firefighting equipment to assist the crew in extinguishing the fire on board the vessel. US Central Command Confirms Houthi Read More…
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled a bright vision for India’s future under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, addressing an event titled “Future of the Bharat” in Delhi on Wednesday. He emphasized the power of the youth in shaping the nation’s destiny and urged them to actively participate in the “Amrit Kaal” (25-year period of Read More…
Male, Maldives: The Maldivian government has granted Chinese surveillance ship Xiang Yang Hong 3 permission to make a port call in Male, but with the condition that it doesn’t conduct any research activities within the Maldivian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The announcement came amidst concerns from neighboring India, which has previously expressed reservations about the Read More…
By our Special Correspondent Vatican City, Jan 23 (IVC) The Islamic Republic of Iran has become “one of the fastest-growing churches in the world” despite worst persecutions , The 2023 “The Persecutors of the Year” report released recently here said. The new report from a Christian advocacy group said that Christianity continued to thrive Read More…
On Tuesday, a Myanmar Army plane crash-landed at Mizoram’s Lengpui airport, injuring six of the 14 people on board, including the pilot. The aircraft, which had come to pick up Myanmarese soldiers who had recently entered India, veered off the runway and sustained damage. This incident occurred on the same day that India repatriated 184 Read More…
India is expressing strong confidence in Africa’s upcoming transformation and is actively seeking to strengthen its relationship with Nigeria, a key nation on the continent. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently visited Nigeria and addressed the India-Nigeria Business Forum, emphasizing the vast potential for collaboration between the two countries. Jaishankar stated, “If there are some Read More…