India, Maldives discuss further strengthening of military relations

India and Maldives on Thursday held a substantive discussions on further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. Both side agreed that the two countries would continue their traditionally close cooperation on issues of maritime securi...

Suchitra Durai to be next Ambassador to Thailand

The government on Thursday appointed High Commissioner of India to Kenya Suchitra Durai as the next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand. The ministry of external affairs in a statement said she is expected to take up the assignment short...

India advises Maldives govt to release all political prisoners

India on Wednesday again advised the Maldivian government to release the political prisoners and restore credibility of the electoral and political process in the island nation. In a statement ministry of external affairs expressed deep dismay...

INS Sumedha deployed in Maldives for EEZ surveillance

The Indian Navy has deployed its Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV) Sumedha to provide Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance support in Maldives. The vessel will undertake joint EEZ surveillance of Maldives till May 17 as part of Indian Navy&r...