Asia

"For India, it is always friendship first," PM Modi says

PM Modi said that the Maldives holds an important place in both India's Neighbourhood First policy and Ocean Vision.

2025-07-25T13:22:56.980775+00:00 IST

Negotiations for India-Maldives FTA announced

Muizzu said, "I am also pleased to announce the initiation of negotiations for a free trade agreement between India and Maldives. This landmark initiative marks a significant step forward in strengthening our economic partnership."

2025-07-25T13:03:15.778038+00:00 IST

Maldives National Defence Force presents PM Modi with 'Haiykolhu'

Prime Minister Modi was honored with a Guard of Honor by the MNDF earlier.

2025-07-25T12:17:49.823050+00:00 IST

PM Modi signs guestbook, escorted to Maldives President's office

The Maldivian President's Office on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was escorted to the President's Office in a cultural procession accompanied by the MNDF Drum and Trumpet Band.

2025-07-25T12:11:56.263553+00:00 IST

"Matter of privilege for Maldives to host PM Modi"

Gayoom said that it was a matter of privilege for Maldives to host PM Modi.

2025-07-25T11:57:30.688868+00:00 IST

Japan: Shiga Prefecture strengthens global partnerships

Japanese prefectures are focusing on enhancing ties with Asian countries and India to accelerate regional revitalization.

2025-07-25T11:48:09.120233+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds meeting with Maldivian President Muizzu in Male

The two leaders met at Republic Square following the ceremonial welcome, which included a 21-gun salute, Guard of Honour by the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), and a cultural dance performance by children. The national anthems of both countries were also played during the reception.

2025-07-25T11:45:22.773029+00:00 IST

PM Modi accorded a ceremonial welcome at Republic Square

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu accompanied PM Modi at the venue, where the national anthems of India and Maldives were played.

2025-07-25T10:47:23.091110+00:00 IST

Sindh farmers to boycott wheat cultivation over 45% Agri-Tax; SCA

This decision was made during a meeting of the chamber held on Tuesday, chaired by its patron-in-chief, Dr. Syed Nadeem Qamar. The attendees rejected the tax, asserting that it was enforced under the influence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Farmers present at the meeting contended that they were not receiving fair compensation for their crops, thus questioning the validity of the tax's imposition, as reported by Dawn.

2025-07-25T09:57:12.159431+00:00 IST

Bus accident in Vietnam kills 9, including children

Those who died in the crash were aged between 4 and 49 years. All the injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. Several people suffered multiple injuries, the government said in its statement, as per Al Arabiya.

2025-07-25T09:56:09.802270+00:00 IST

China using TikTok and TV to Spread Lies in Taiwan, warns lawmake

In a warning to Beijing's political warfare, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Fan Yun on Wednesday testified before a US congressional hearing, detailing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) expanding efforts to undermine Taiwan's sovereignty and destabilise its democracy, the Taipei Times reported.

2025-07-25T09:45:08.007912+00:00 IST

14 killed in border clashes, could lead to “war,” says Thai Dy PM

Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has warned that clashes with Cambodia "could develop into war", but added, "for now it remains limited to clashes."

2025-07-25T09:10:46.339386+00:00 IST

Two men go missing in Balochistan amid enforced disapparences

Hakeem Baloch recently graduated with an LLB degree from Bahawalpur, Punjab, and had only just begun his legal practice in Balochistan. His disappearance has raised concerns among civil society organisations, human rights advocates, and the legal community. They have expressed worry over what they characterise as an ongoing trend of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, as revealed by TBP.

2025-07-25T09:01:36.837918+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy issues travel advisory amid Thai-Cambodia clashes

The Indian Embassy in Thailand on Friday has issued an advisory for Indian travellers in wake of the clashes near the Thailand-Cambodia border.

2025-07-25T08:43:22.124825+00:00 IST

BLA claims killing of 7 Pakistani soldiers in clashes in Noshki,

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) asserted that its members killed at least seven Pakistani soldiers during a military engagement lasting three days in the mountainous region of Noshki, with four BLA fighters losing their lives in the process. The group also reported the death of another fighter who had been severely injured in a previous assault in Surab, according to the report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2025-07-25T07:35:22.218855+00:00 IST

Over 1 lakh flee homes as Cambodia-Thailand border clash escalate

Villagers, including children and the elderly, have been seen escaping in the middle of the night, carrying their belongings in plastic bags, as military shelling continues on both sides.

2025-07-25T07:34:05.450237+00:00 IST

‘India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress’: P

In a post on social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Landed in Male. Deeply touched by the gesture of President Muizzu to come to the airport to welcome me. I am confident that India-Maldives friendship will scale new heights of progress in the times to come."

2025-07-25T06:56:32.583467+00:00 IST

Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with message

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone- 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

2025-07-25T06:53:59.393211+00:00 IST

PM Modi welcomed with fervour in Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Maldives on Friday as a part of his second leg of the two-nation visit. Upon his arrival, he received a welcome from President Muizzu and senior ministers from the government. He was greeted by a cultural performance and a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora.

2025-07-25T06:39:29.933451+00:00 IST

PM Modi received by President Muizzu upon arrival in Maldives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Maldives as a part of his second leg of the two-nation visit. Upon arrival, he received a warm welcome from President Muizzu, the Foreign Minister, the Defence Minister, the Finance Minister and the Minister of Homeland Security.

2025-07-25T05:01:40.065167+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s crimes continue unabated against Baloch youth 

Pakistan continues with its spree of crimes against Baloch youth, leading Baloch body Paank shared the details on Thursday of forcible disappearances where civilians have been targeted by 'state forces and affiliated death squads'.

2025-07-25T04:54:56.029920+00:00 IST