India and Maldives signed a series of key agreements during PM Modi's visit, including a Rs 4,850 crore rupee credit line and MoUs on fisheries, digital payments, pharma, and infrastructure.

India and the Maldives on Friday exchanged eight important agreements covering debt repayment, fisheries, digital payments, and a new Line of Credit w.

A visit to the ancient city of Side, nestled on the Turkish Riviera, reveals just that. Dating back to the 7th century BC, Side boasts ruins including a Roman forum, a theatre, and a reconstructed Greek fountain. The fountain showcases ingenious technology used to channel water into the city from the mountains.

PM Modi is in the Maldives at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu. He is the guest of honour for the 60th Independence Day celebrations in the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with members of several political parties of the Maldives on Saturday.

Discussions covered strengthening bilateral ties, capacity building, and developmental cooperation. Both countries signed eight agreements spanning sectors like fisheries, digital transformation, and UPI.

Fish, especially tuna, shows up at almost every meal. One standout is Garudhiya, a clear fish broth made by boiling tuna with just salt and sometimes curry leaves or lime. This comforting soup is often served with rice, a squeeze of lime and sliced chillies on the side. It is the kind of clean, honest food you will crave after a day in the sun.

Describing the Indian Ocean as a living testament to long-standing ties between the Maldives and India, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has said that the two nations have forged a resilient and unbreakable bond that extends far beyond diplomacy.