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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 3 days ago

Maldives votes in election set to determine relations with India, China Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:39Published 4 days ago

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 4 days ago

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 1 week ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 2 weeks ago

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 3 weeks ago

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

India Commences Troop Withdrawal from Maldives As Relation Worsens: Reports\| Oneindia News India starts withdrawing troops from the Maldives as per President Muizzu's order. Amid geopolitical tensions, 25 Indian soldiers leave ahead of schedule, with a total of 89 set to depart by May 10... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:21Published on March 12, 2024

Get a taste of local life in the Maldives with these community-led tourism initiatives Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on March 11, 2024

India-Maldives Row: Maldives severs yet another tie with India as Chinese Spy Ship leaves\| Oneindia Maldives will not renew an agreement with India to conduct hydrographic surveys and plans to acquire the facilities and machines required to do the exercise by itself, President Mohamed Muizzu has.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published on March 6, 2024

Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu declares no Indian troops to be allowed post May 10 \| Oneindia Maldives’ President Mohamad Muizzu has made a significant announcement regarding the presence of Indian troops in the island nation. A day after signing a military aid agreement with China, President.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:01Published on March 5, 2024

Maldives to get free military aid from China amid row with India; Beijing-Male sign deal \| Oneindia The Maldives and China have entered a new chapter in their bilateral relations. Amid a brewing diplomatic dispute with India, the Maldives has turned to China for support. Earlier this week, a defence.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:11Published on March 5, 2024

Maldives’ Muizzu Accuses Opposition Working Under Indian Influence In A Veiled Remark\| Oneindia News Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu accuses the opposition of yielding to foreign pressure by obstructing cabinet approvals for some members, hinting at external interference. Despite not specifying the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:10Published on February 27, 2024

Maldives ex-minister, Abdulla Shahid slams President Mohamed Muizzu's Indian troops claim \| Oneindia In a scathing response to President Mohamed Muizzu's recent claims of withdrawing thousands of Indian troops from the Maldives, former Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has labelled the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:15Published on February 26, 2024

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'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	Our future lies with ever-stronger relationship with India, new government will understand intricacies: Former Maldives President Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed believes the new government will maintain a strong relationship with India despite some rhetoric asking Indian troops to leave. Nasheed sees it as an.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 25, 2023
Foreign Minister of Seychelles arrives in India, set to meet EAM Jaishankar Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Louis Sylvestre Radegonde, arrived in New Delhi for an official visit. Radegonde will meet with S Jaishankar to review bilateral engagement between.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 23, 2023	Maldives reviewing over 100 agreements with India after requesting Indian troops to leave island The Maldives is reviewing over 100 agreements signed with India, including in areas of defence and security, according to a senior Maldivian official. This comes after the newly elected president,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 19, 2023
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin requests Centre to secure release of detained fishermen by Maldivian Coast Guard Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written a letter to the Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, requesting the release of 12 Tamil fishermen detained by the Maldivian Coast Guard. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 28, 2023	Amit Shah reviews passing out parade of IPS probationers in Hyderabad Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the passing-out parade of the 75th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers at at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023
Indian High Commission 'deeply saddened' by death of two Indian nationals in Maldives IndiaTimes - Published on October 22, 2023	Delhi reminds Male of last 5 years' shared challenges, points out how India saved over 500 lives India has reminded the president-elect of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, that their partnership is based on addressing shared challenges and priorities. India highlighted that it has helped save over 500.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 20, 2023
China seizes pole position as Maldives votes for president; 'Kingmaker' Nasheed says won't support anyone India is facing a potential diplomatic challenge in the Maldives, where the opposition candidate supported by pro-China leader Abdulla Yameen is favored to win the presidential runoff. This outcome.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2023	India-China power play dominates Maldives runoff vote Mohamed Muizzu, the 45-year-old mayor of Male, spearheaded the $200 million China-backed bridge linking the capital to the country's main airport while in the last government. He won just over 46 per.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 28, 2023
Election Commissioner leads delegation to Maldives, observes conduct of presidential election A three-member delegation led by Election Commissioner Arun Goel from India is visiting the Maldives to observe the ongoing Presidential Election. The first round of the election was held on September.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023	Pandemic over, people on travel spree again: Survey Now that the Covid-19 pandemic has abated, people are planning more for trips abroad and Dubai, Maldives, Singapore and Switzerland have emerged to be their most-preferred destinations, as per a survey.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 11, 2023
Eye on China, India boosts defence ties with Male India and the Maldives on Wednesday agreed to 'deepen their cooperation' in the defence and security domains, while underscoring the significance of respecting the international laws and rules-based.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2023	India & Maldives agree to deepen defence-security ties After defence minister Rajnath Singh handed over a fast patrol vessel and a landing craft to the Maldives on Tuesday, he and his counterpart Mariya Didi on Wednesday also jointly laid the foundation.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2023
Defence minister Rajnath Singh to hand over patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives as India's gift IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2023	Defence minister Rajnath to visit Maldives to bolster defence ties, IAF chief heads for Sri Lanka IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2023

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