Maldives
Island country in South Asia
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The Maldives, officially the Republic of Maldives, and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres from the Asian continent's mainland. The Maldives' chain of 26 atolls stretches across the equator from Ihavandhippolhu Atoll in the north to Addu Atoll in the south.
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India, Maldives commit to strengthen bilateral tiesIndia and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation during a meeting between foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Khaleel. Both sides signed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
MEA slams Washington Post reports on Indian covert ops, says they have no credibilityThe Indian government criticized the Washington Post, accusing it of fostering relentless hostility towards India after reports surfaced about India's alleged covert operations in the Maldives and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Compulsive hostility towards India': MEA slams US news reports on Maldives, warns Pakistan of 'snakes in backyard'India strongly refuted the Washington Post's claims that the opposition sought $6 million for a plot to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and also denied any involvement in alleged covert..IndiaTimes - Published |
EAM Jaishankar calls Maldives 'concrete expression' of India's Neighbourhood First policyIndiaTimes - Published | Maldives mantri in India amid thaw in ties, to meet EAM todayMaldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel visits India to meet with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, focusing on bilateral cooperation in development support, trade, health, defence, and security...IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives foreign minister begins 3-day visit to IndiaIndiaTimes - Published | Report links India to anti-Muizzu plot, Maldives ex-prez denies itFormer Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed denied allegations in a Washington Post report suggesting that the opposition asked India for $6 million to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu. Nasheed stated he..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Rough patches' in ties resolved after India's troop pullout: MaleIndia and the Maldives have mended their relationship following the withdrawal of Indian troops from the archipelago. Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled for an official visit to India...IndiaTimes - Published | India, Maldives resolved 'rough patches, misunderstandings' in ties: Foreign minister ZameerIndia and Maldives have addressed early misunderstandings under the Muizzu-led government, which leans towards China. Maldivian Foreign minister Moosa Zameer noted improved relations, with Muizzu set..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives president Muizzu to travel to India 'very soon'Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu plans to visit India soon, with dates yet to be finalized. This follows the resignation of two junior ministers who made derogatory comments about Prime Minister..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian worker dies in Maldives, 2nd death in last two monthsA 30-year-old Indian worker collapsed and died on the Sinamale' Bridge in Maldives during maintenance activity. This marks the second worksite accident involving an Indian national since May 3. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi sends Eid greetings to Maldives President, emphasises sacrifice and brotherhoodrime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. He emphasized the importance of "values of sacrifice, compassion and brotherhood,"..IndiaTimes - Published | Xi wishes Muizzu on his birthday; emphasises importance of strategic ties between China & MaldivesPresident Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to enhancing the strategic partnership with Maldives on President Muizzu's birthday. Ambassador Wang delivered a congratulatory letter from Xi,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives to review 3 India pacts inked by previous govtMaldives President Muizzu's visit to India led to a parliamentary inquiry in Maldives over agreements signed by his predecessor Solih, including hydrographic surveys, Uthuru Thilafalhu dockyard, and..IndiaTimes - Published | Nepal PM, Maldives president call on Prez Droupadi MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu emphasized Nepal's importance under India's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Union minister S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in DelhiUnion Minister Dr S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi. They discuss collaboration between India and Maldives.IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi invites Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu for his oath-taking ceremonyPrime Minister Narendra Modi invited Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu to attend the swearing-in ceremony for his historic third consecutive term.IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives ban: Go to Indian beaches, Israel tells citizensIndiaTimes - Published | 'Warmly welcomed...': Israel promotes Indian beaches after Maldives banned its nationalsLakshwadeep, Goa, the Andaman and Nicobar islands, and Kerala were among the beaches that were suggested.DNA - Published |
Lakshadweep 2.0: Now, Israel promotes Indian archipelagos after Maldives bars Israeli citizensIndiaTimes - Published | Maldives announces ban on Israelis entering countryThe Maldives says it will ban the entry of Israelis amid public anger in the predominantly Muslim archipelago over the war in Gaza.Sky News - Published |
No proposal for FTA with Maldives: GovtIndiaTimes - Published | ‘No proposal made’: MEA rejects Maldives minister's claim on FTAThe ministry of external affairs (MEA) stated that the Indian government has not made any formal proposal for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the Maldives. This announcement follows..IndiaTimes - Published |
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India extends budgetary support of $50m to MaldivesIndia has extended budgetary support of 50 million dollars to the island nation following the recent visit of Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer. The support is in the form of a roll-over of 50..IndiaTimes - Published | India extends vital budgetary support to Maldives, latter thanks amid strained tiesMaldives receives USD 50 million budget support from India through a Treasury Bill rollover, acknowledging India's significant assistance in infrastructural projects and grants amidst strained..IndiaTimes - Published |
Our pilots not capable of flying aircraft given by India: MaldivesIndiaTimes - Published | India repatriates 76 military personnel from Maldives, replaces them with civilian employeesMaldives replaced 76 Indian military personnel with civilian employees from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to operate gifted helicopters and platforms. Moosa Zameer, Maldives' foreign affairs minister,..IndiaTimes - Published |
India completely withdraws soldiers from Maldives: OfficialIndia has completed the withdrawal of all its soldiers from Maldives, as announced by the government ahead of the May 10 deadline set by President Mohamed Muizzu. Heena Waleed, the chief spokesperson..IndiaTimes - Published | Close ties with neighbours are of great value: MEA Jaishankar to Maldivian counterpartMinistry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed later in the day that the process of appointing “competent Indian technical personnel” to keep running these aviation platforms,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Making sure this doesn't repeat...': Maldives minister over remarks on PM ModiMaldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, who is on his first official visit to India, has distanced his government from the derogatory remarks made by some of its ministers against Prime Minister..DNA - Published | 'Looking forward to ...': Maldives foreign minister arrives in India amid strained tiesMoosa Zameer, the foreign minister of Maldives, has landed in India for his inaugural bilateral official visit during a period of tense relations between the two countries. Through a message on the..IndiaTimes - Published |
Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer arrives in India on official visitMinistry of External Affairs (MEA) also shared details of his arrival on X saying. "Warm welcome to FM @MoosaZameer of Maldives on his official visit to India. Discussions on bilateral & regional..IndiaTimes - Published | Maldives foreign minister Moosa Zameer aims to deepen 'longstanding partnership' with IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
Hiring firm duped Barabanki engineer, forced him into menial job in MaldivesIndiaTimes - Published | India withdraws 51 military personnel from Maldives: Presidential spokesperson51 Indian soldiers withdrawn from the Maldives as part of the repatriation process ahead of President Mohamed Muizzu's May 10 deadline for complete Indian military personnel withdrawal from the..IndiaTimes - Published |
