Maldives

8 Indians among 11 killed as fire guts building in Maldives

Male: Eight Indians were among the 11 people who died as a building caught fire in M. Nirufehige in Maldives,…

2 years ago

Maldives files terror charges against 18 for international yoga day violence

The Maldivian government has filed charges against 18 people including former Member of Parliament Mohamed Ismail and two preachers—Sheikh Fazloon…

3 years ago

India, Maldives seal pact on $100 million credit line for infra projects

India continues to support the long-term development and progress of Maldives as both countries exchanged an agreement for USD 100…

3 years ago

UNGA president lauds ‘world pharmacy’ India for help during COVID-19 pandemic

Terming India as the world's pharmacy, UNGA president Abdulla Shahid on Monday said that New Delhi has reached not only…

3 years ago

Maldives Environment Minister Ali Solih stabbed near Male

The Maldivian Minister Ali Solih was stabbed on Monday afternoon by a knife-wielding individual in Hulhumale, north of capital Male.…

3 years ago

India extends another $100 million credit line to Maldives

<p> <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India will provide an additional $100 million line of credit to…

3 years ago

Maldives President Solih’s visit to India expected to boost economic ties

<p> <strong>Maldives President Ibrahim Solih’s visit to India is being keenly watched in the region, especially as the two countries…

3 years ago

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya likely to fly from Maldives to Singapore

<p> Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled to the Maldives on Wednesday is likely to fly to Singapore today,…

3 years ago

Protests break out in Maldives against Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa who may be heading for Singapore

<p> <strong>Protests are breaking out in Male, the capital of Maldives, where President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled…

3 years ago

India to drive tourism in Southeast Asia as Chinese travellers unlikely to return soon

<p> <strong>Several tourism dependent Southeast Asian countries are looking at Indian tourists. Amid Covid 19 induced restrictions, Chinese outbound tourists…

3 years ago

Why did Ranil Wickremesinghe appoint Nasheed of Maldives as advisor for aid assistance?

<p> On Thursday, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed as an advisor to help…

3 years ago

In unprecedented move, Wickremesinghe ropes in Maldives ex-President to handle relief ops for Sri Lanka

<p> Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed former Maldives President and Speaker of Parliament Mohammed Nasheed on Thursday…

3 years ago

Is the US staging a comeback in the Indian Ocean after signing defence pact with the Maldives?

<p> The Maldives and the US recently signed the Montana National Guard State Partnership Program to strengthen defence and security…

3 years ago

In Maldives, protests against pro-Chinese former President Yameen sharpen

<p> Maldivian youth are holding protests in front of former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom’s home demanding his rearrest. Yameen, who…

3 years ago

Maldives President asserts–declares anti-India campaign launched by rival as illegal

<p> President Ibrahim Mohammed Solih of Maldives issued a decree on Thursday, calling the “India Out” campaign launched by various…

3 years ago

Why Turkey’s growing presence in South Asia should worry India

<p> In the last few years, Turkey is engaging Asian countries under the rubric of the Asia Anew Initiative to…

3 years ago

Court grants millions to former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen as compensation for imprisonment

<p> Former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen, now the opposition leader, has been given a compensation of MVR 2.4 million for…

3 years ago

Maldives former president Yameen faces trial over money laundering and bribery cases

<p> A criminal court has begun the trial of former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen earlier this week over numerous charges…

3 years ago

India and Maldives begin major military exercise following restoration of special ties

<p> <strong>The 11th edition of India-Maldives joint military exercise 'Ekuverin' has commenced at Laamu Kadhdhoo island of the country, highlighting…

3 years ago

Maldives Defence Minister sees bigger role for India in securing Indian Ocean Region

<p> <strong>The significance of interconnectedness of national and regional security in the Indian Ocean region – home to over two…

3 years ago

India provides additional $15 million to Male for infrastructure development

<p> India has provided an additional assistance of $15 million to the Maldives for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project (GMCP).<br…

3 years ago