Indian diaspora in Maldives hails PM Modi's landmark visit

IANS | July 26, 2025 5:47 PM

Male, July 24 (IANS) Members of the Indian community in Male on Saturday expressed their joy at watching Prime Minister Narendra Modi closely during his two-day State visit to the Maldives. Terming it a "proud" and "exciting moment" for them, they stated that PM Modi's landmark visit will take the ties between the two nations to a new high and will be "a great thing" for the business community of the Indian Ocean nation.

No good governance or control in B'desh: BNP on Yunus administration

IANS | July 26, 2025 4:14 PM

Dhaka, July 26 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) stated on Saturday that under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, there were no indications of effective governance or significant reforms, resulting in a concerning increase in extortion cases across the country.

India and Vietnam deepen maritime ties, strengthen strategic partnership

IANS | July 26, 2025 3:29 PM

Hanoi, July 26 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Vietnam, Sandeeep Arya visited Tien Sa Port as Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan made a port call in Vietnam's Da Nang, highlighting efforts to deepen maritime ties and advance maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.