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India Heeds Maldives Muizzu's Ultimatum: Full Military Withdrawal Amid Rising Tensions \| Details Watch as Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discuss crucial bilateral issues amid escalating tensions and shifting regional dynamics. Explore the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published 1 week ago

Maldives Election: President Muizzu's ‘pro-China’ Party Set To Win Landslide Majority\| Oneindia News In the Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu's People’s National Congress clinched a significant victory in parliamentary elections, securing potential control over the legislature. Despite economic.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:46Published on April 22, 2024

Maldives votes in election set to determine relations with India, China Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:39Published on April 21, 2024

Maldives Election 2024: President Mohamed Muizzu's Litmus Test Amid Anti-India Policy \|Oneindia News Stay updated on the latest developments as the Maldives holds its 2024 parliamentary election, seen as a crucial test for President Mohamed Muizzu amidst rising tensions over anti-India policies. With.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:17Published on April 21, 2024

Maldives Elections: Leaked Report Exposes President Muizzu's Corruption Allegations\| Oneindia News Ahead of Maldives' parliamentary elections, opposition demands investigation and impeachment of President Muizzu over alleged corruption from 2018. Leaked reports implicated him in financial.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:36Published on April 18, 2024

Maldives Plans to Organise Roadshows in India in a Bid to Revive Tourist Numbers\| Oneindia News Maldives plans to revive tourism from India with road shows in major cities. A diplomatic row caused by derogatory remarks led to a decline in Indian tourist arrivals. Discussions with India's High.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:25Published on April 12, 2024

Maldives Minister Sparks Fury with Indian Flag Post, Apologises Amid Backlash\| Oneindia News Maldives' suspended Minister Mariyam Shiuna faced backlash after sharing a social media post resembling the Indian flag, sparking outrage. Shiuna apologised, clarifying the image's unintentional.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on April 8, 2024

Maldives Thanks India Amid Strained Ties As Essential Exports Resume, Cites Friendship\| Oneindia Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer expressed gratitude to India for increasing essential supplies exports despite diplomatic tensions. This gesture, shared on social media, highlights enduring.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:42Published on April 6, 2024

Maldives Eyes Debt Relief From India Amid Diplomatic Strains, Says Delhi A ‘strategic Ally’\|Oneindia Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu softened his stance towards India, emphasizing India's crucial aid and projects, despite earlier demanding Indian military personnel's repatriation. Muizzu seeks debt.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:01Published on March 23, 2024

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Pull out military staff by March 15, says Maldives Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a deadline of March 15 for withdrawal of Indian military personnel - who operate two Indian naval choppers and a Dornier aircraft in the archipelago - from his.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024
India should be alert about proximity of Maldives to China: Shashi Tharoor IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024
India, Maldives hold high-level talks to find 'mutually workable solution' after President Muizzu's troop withdrawal request India and Maldives held extensive talks on Sunday to find out a "mutually workable solution" after President Muizzu requested New Delhi to withdraw all troops from the archipelago by March 15. During.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024

India, Maldives discuss finding 'mutually workable solution' to continue Indian aviation platforms: MEA IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024
Maldives president asks India to withdraw troops by March 15 amid deepening row Amid an escalating diplomatic row, Maldives on Sunday asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the archipelago by March 15.Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who recently returned from his.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024Also reported by •DNA
Watch: S Jaishankar breaks silence on India-Maldives row IndiaTimes - Published on January 14, 2024

'No one has license to bully us': Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu amid row with India IndiaTimes - Published on January 13, 2024
India Ranked 80th in Henley Passport Index, faces challenges for international travel India has achieved the 80th position in the recent Henley Passport Index, granting its citizens visa-free access to 62 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand... IndiaTimes - Published on January 12, 2024
'India's influence threat to sovereignty': Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu says while cosying up to China IndiaTimes - Published on January 10, 2024
Amid Maldives row, EU report says ruling coalition deployed anti-India sentiments during 2023 presidential polls IndiaTimes - Published on January 10, 2024

Congress criticises PM's handling of Maldives issue IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024
Reduced enquiries, plummeting prices for vacation in Maldives IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024
India, Maldives discussed Muizzu visit but it may take time India and the Maldives have been talking about a possible visit by President Mohamed Muizzu, despite the apparent strife in bilateral ties as the newly elected president leans towards China, while.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024	Amid row with Maldives, India plans new airport at Lakshadweep's Minicoy for civilian, military aircraft "The plan is to have a joint airfield that would be capable of operating fighter jets, military transport planes and commercial aircraft," government sources told ANI. DNA - Published on January 9, 2024
'Sincerely apologise': Tour operators in the Maldives seek normalisation of ties with India IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024	Maldives president Muizzu's appeal to China amid Indian tourist backlash IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024
'PM Modi takes everything personally': Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on India-Maldives row IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024	'PM Modi taking everything personally': Kharge amid diplomatic row with Maldives Amid a diplomatic row with the Maldives following 'derogatory remarks' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by three Maldivian deputy ministers, Congress on Tuesday alleged that the PM is taking.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 9, 2024
'India has always been...': Maldives tourism body reacts to derogatory comments against PM Modi Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI noted that India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout the history of the island country. DNA - Published on January 9, 2024	In a rush to promote Lakshadweep, celebs post pictures of other islands In the rush to promote Indian beach holidays instead of foreign shores like Maldives, at least a few Indian celebrities and a minister had to eat humble pie on social media when they erroneously posted.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
India raps Maldives envoy as boycott chorus rises IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	‘India and Maldives share a strong bond. Statements by new ministers are irresponsible and unnecessary’: Former Maldives tourism minister Abdulla Mausoom, former tourism minister of Maldives, criticizes the 'unnecessary' social media posts by ministers of the new government that caused outrage and #boycottmaldives to trend. He emphasizes.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
Maldives stares at Indian tourists drying up as travel biggies join boycott call; step up desi focus The anger over derogatory remarks made by Maldives politicians against PM Modi is leading to travel companies and industry chambers boycotting the archipelago. Travel portals are seeing a surge in.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	After tourists, now traders call for Maldives boycott as backlash over anti-Modi remarks deepens IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
Diplomatic row: Maldives is now in Chinese 'sphere of influence', says Manish Tewari Amid a diplomatic row with Maldives, Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed concerns about China's growing influence in South Asia. The Maldivian envoy was summoned by India's external affairs.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	China on India-Maldives Row: ‘New Delhi should stay more open-minded’ Amid the India-Maldives row, China has stated that it has never asked the Maldives to reject India and views cooperation between the two countries as friendly. China is also open to trilateral.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
Israel pitches for promoting tourism in Lakshadweep The Israeli embassy in India promoted tourism in Lakshadweep amid the India-Maldives diplomatic row over remarks made by Maldivian ministers after PM Modi's visit. The embassy shared pictures of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	Indians go 'vocal for local' amid Maldives row; Male swings into damage control fearing tourist backlash: Key developments IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
Can the Maldives survive a boycott by Indian tourists? The 'Boycott Maldives' trend has affected the Maldives' tourism industry, which heavily relies on Indian tourists. It started after some ministers made racist remarks about India following PM Modi's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	EaseMyTrip, STIC Travels & Indian Chamber of Commerce join Boycott Maldives EaseMyTrip suspends Maldives flight bookings; promotes Ayodhya and Lakshadweep. Indian Chamber of Commerce appeals to boycott Maldives due to anti-India sentiments. Subhash Goyal urges promotion of.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024
Diplomatic tensions: India summons Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb amid row over controversial post regarding PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep Following a contentious social media post from a Maldivian MP about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep, the Maldives Envoy, Ibrahim Shaheeb, was called to the Ministry of External.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 8, 2024	EaseMyTrip suspends all Maldives flight bookings amid India-Maldives row Amid an escalating row between India and the Maldives, hashtag #BoycottMaldives gained traction on social media as Indian tourists started cancelling their scheduled vacations to the island nation. DNA - Published on January 8, 2024
'Insta destination' likely to see fewer Indian tourists, warn travel agencies The backlash against Maldivian politicians' remarks about PM Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep trip may impact the island nation's appeal as an Insta-worthy destination. Indian tourists, who constituted the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024	'Boycott Maldives' now trends on social media Boycott Maldives trended on social media following the furore over Maldivian ministers ridiculing PM Narendra Modi, potentially hitting the Maldives's tourism-dependent economy. Experts warn of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
Maldives 'suspends' three ministers for targeting PM Modi after protest by India The Maldives has suspended three deputy ministers for ridiculing PM Narendra Modi on social media after the Indian high commission in Male registered a protest over the issue. The suspended ministers,.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024	'Indian boycott will hit us hard': Maldives' pro-India leaders slam 'hateful' remarks by ministers The Maldives government has suspended three ministers after their racist and derogatory remarks against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep post triggered a massive controversy. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
Maldives govt suspends 3 ministers over racist remarks against PM Modi for Lakshadweep post: Reports The Maldives government suspends three ministers, Mariyam Shiuna, Malsha Shareef, and Mahzoom Majid, for derogatory remarks against India and PM Narendra Modi. The remarks triggered a massive row with.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024	Boycott Maldives: Racist remarks over PM Modi's Lakshadweep tweet sparks row Calls to boycott Maldives tourism after Maldivian politicians Zahid Rameez and Mariyam Shiuna made derogatory remarks against PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep. The Maldives government distanced itself.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
'Personal opinions': Maldives govt after minister's derogatory remark against PM Modi On Sunday, the Maldives government in a statement, rejected the derogatory remarks made by the island's minister against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that they do not represent the.. DNA - Published on January 7, 2024	'Appalling language': Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed condemns 'derogatory remarks' by minister Shiuna on India Former Maldives president condemns derogatory remarks by Maldives minister and urges president to distance government from comments. India is instrumental in Maldives' security and prosperity. Maldives.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
Maldives politician's racist remarks and mockery of Modi's Lakshadweep visit ignite calls for tourism boycott IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024	No wonder Chinese state media has only praise for PM: Congress on Global Times article The Congress has claimed that an article in Chinese state media praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a surprise and alleged that the Prime Minister had accommodated Chinese interests in India's.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 5, 2024
India not withdrawing forces will imperil democracy in Maldives, defence ties will continue: President Muizzu IndiaTimes - Published on January 3, 2024	Maldives cancels hydrology agreement with Indian Navy After having asked India to withdraw its military personnel from the Maldives, President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to pull out from a 2019 agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrology between.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 14, 2023
Officials: Male talks on to keep Indian platforms operational Amid question marks over the use of Indian naval choppers by Maldives, PM Modi briefly discussed the issue with President Mohamed Muizzu on the margins of COP28 climate summit in Dubai. Muizzu has.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 4, 2023	New Delhi, Male in talks for keeping Indian military platforms in Maldives: Sources India and the Maldives are discussing the presence of Indian military platforms in the island nation. A core group will address the details of this arrangement. Earlier, Maldivian president Mohamed.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2023
India agrees to withdraw soldiers from Maldives :President Muizzu India agrees to withdraw soldiers from the Maldives, following discussions with President Mohamed Muizzu. Muizzu campaigned to alter the Maldives's "India first" policy and remove the small Indian.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 3, 2023	Meeting friends is always a delight: PM Modi to Italian leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted to a viral selfie with Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at the COP28 meet. He described meeting friends as a delight. Modi addressed the World Climate Action.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 2, 2023
COP-28 Summit: PM Modi holds bilateral meetings with Presidents of France, Maldives, Uzbekistan Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Dubai on Friday and discussed climate action and climate financing. DNA - Published on December 2, 2023	India, Maldives agree to set up core group to further deepen ties as PM Modi meets new President Muizzu India's Prime Minister Modi and Maldivian President Muizzu agreed to set up a core group to deepen their partnership. They discussed enhancing the India-Maldives friendship across sectors such as.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 1, 2023

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