Neighborhood

News,Insights and events from India’s neighborhood .

“Ties With India Important For Our Growth”: Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed

“Given our long relationship with your country, we have always had an India-first policy. We can achieve rapid development only by plugging into India’s development. Our defence ties with India are very important too. The Indian Army Chief often visits Maldives, and he is very welcome there. Our ties with India are important for our economic growth as well as our security and stability,” said Mr Nasheed, who is on a two-day visit to the country for the World Economic Forum India Summit.

Pakistani Fake Social Media Handles using Kaun Banega Crorepati to Trap People: Defence ministry

“It has been reported by cyber cell, ministry of defence that adversaries are taking advantage of the popularity of TV show “Kaun Banega Crorepati” by making individuals join WhatsApp groups and sending fake KBC messages to trap individuals,” a security advisory issued by the defence ministry said. The cyber cell also advised people to configure their WhatsApp settings in a manner that only a person whose contacts details are saved in your phone can add you without an invitation.

Trump Confirms Killing of Osama Bin Laden’s Son Hamza, Putting Spotlight on Pakistan

“Hamza bin Ladin, the high-ranking al-Qa’ida member and son of Usama bin Ladin, was killed in a United States counterterrorism operation in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. The loss of Hamza bin Ladin not only deprives al-Qa’ida of important leadership skills and the symbolic connection to his father, but undermines important operational activities of the group. Hamza bin Ladin was responsible for planning and dealing with various terrorist groups,” the White House said in a statement from the President.