Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu met in New Delhi to discuss strengthening their bilateral relationship. India announced an aid package of USD 400 million and INR 30 billion as a bilateral currency swap agreement to support Maldives' economy during this challenging time. Both leaders also agreed to further measures to enhance economic and maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
In a red carpet welcome, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised to support the progress and prosperity of the Maldives as President Mohamed Muizzu made his first state visit to the country. The visit marks a new chapter in the two countries' ties, which had been strained after Muizzu's election and his promised to oust Indian troops. During the visit, discussions were held on issues such as energy, trade, and defense cooperation, as well as the announcement of financial support for Maldives' struggling economy. Muizzu expressed gratitude for India's assistance in addressing foreign exchange issues.
As Jaishankar wraps up a successful global summit addressing challenges faced by developing countries and strengthening partnerships, he prepares to embark on a visit to Kuwait. The visit aims to foster bilateral relations and address regional and international issues, including the crisis in Gaza. Jaishankar's recent trip to the Maldives also focused on strengthening partnerships, highlighting India's commitment to regional cooperation.
Telugu superstar Ram Charan and his wife Upasana showed their unwavering support for badminton ace PV Sindhu by attending her match at the Paris Olympics on Sunday. Upasana shared the couple's experience on social media, including videos of themselves cheering for Sindhu, taking a tour of the Olympic Village with the athlete, and even petting their dog Rhyme. The couple's presence undoubtedly added to the already enthusiastic crowd supporting Sindhu, who went on to win her match against Maldives' Fathimath Abdul Razzaq.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu started her Paris Olympics campaign with a comfortable win over Fathimath Abdul Razzaq from Maldives. In a post-match interview, Sindhu revealed how she was confident of defeating her opponent thanks to Prakash Padukone's mentorship. She also talked about her struggles with injuries and how her support system kept her motivated.
As the Tokyo Olympics officially begins, India's top athletes are preparing to compete in their opening matches. Olympic medalist PV Sindhu will face off against Maldives' Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq in her first match in the women's singles badminton group stage. In the shooting arena, rising star Manu Bhaker will aim for a medal in the women's 10m air pistol event. Meanwhile, boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen will step into her first Olympics with a seemingly easy opening bout against Germany's Maxi Carina Kloetzer. Tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna and partner N Sriram Balaji will have a challenging start, facing off against the French duo of Gael Monfils and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the first round of the men's doubles event. With high hopes and fierce determination, these Indian athletes are ready to make their mark at the Paris Olympics.
Indian badminton stars PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen have learned their group stage opponents at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sindhu, seeded 10th, will face Estonia's Kristin Kuuba (ranked 75) and Fathimath Nabaaha of Maldives (ranked 111) in Group M. Sindhu has a good history against Nabaaha but is yet to face Kuuba in an international tournament. Meanwhile, Prannoy and Lakshya Sen have been handed relatively easier draws, with Prannoy facing Vietnam's Le Duc Phat and Germany's Fabian Roth and Lakshya facing world No. 3 Jonathan Christie.
India's star player PV Sindhu has been drawn in Group M for Women's Singles in Badminton during the Paris Olympics. She will face Kristin Kuuba of Estonia and Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq of Maldives, both unseeded players, in the group stage. Other Indian players, such as Ashwini Ponappa, Tanisha Crasto, HS Prannoy, and Lakshya Sen, also have tough opponents in their respective groups. The draw for Men's Doubles event has been postponed and the new date is yet to be confirmed.
Maldives police have arrested two ministers, Shamnaz Saleem and Adam Rameez, for allegedly performing black magic on President Mohamed Muizzu. Both ministers had previously worked with Muizzu when he was the mayor of Male City, and Shamnaz was later appointed to a state minister post at the President's official residence. While sorcery is not a criminal offence in the Maldives, it carries a jail sentence under Islamic law. The government and President's office have not yet made any official comment on the issue.
On Sunday, June 9, Narendra Modi took oath at the Rashtrapati Bhavan for his third term as the Prime Minister of India. He is the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru. Over 72 ministers, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nirmala Sitharaman, have also taken the oath. The ceremony was attended by world leaders like Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth. The event can be streamed live on the News18 website and social media platforms.