Maldives

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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 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…

2 years ago

Defence Minister of Maldives arrives to review naval parade, add depth to military ties with India

<p> <strong>Mariya Ahmed Didi, the Defence Minister of Maldives, arrived in Kochi today to begin her six-day visit to India…

2 years ago

Dragonflies fly from India to Africa, “fuelled” by body fat and favourable winds

<p> <strong>Though small in size, dragonflies intrigued scientists as they wondered if they could possibly fly thousands of miles across…

3 years ago

Injured in a bomb blast, Maldivian Former President Nasheed returns home after five months in Europe

<p> In a significant development, former president and current Speaker of the Maldivian Parliament, Mohamed Nasheed, came back to Maldives…

3 years ago

Indian globetrotters now travel in droves–push up growth in Maldives and other tourism hubs

<p> Maldives’ Furaveri Resort, a tropical 23-hectare natural and un-reclaimed island, laid the red carpet for Olympics gold medal winner…

3 years ago

Internal power struggle in the Maldives: Why India and the international community should be worried

<p> By <strong>Dr. Gulbin Sultana</strong></p> <p>  </p> <div> <p> The Maldives’ ruling party—the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which enjoys an…

3 years ago