The Maldivian Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by former president Abdullah Yameen, currently in jail over corruption charges, through which he was trying to restore his rights to …
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India and Maldives to look afresh at ties during Foreign Minister Shahid’s Delhi visit
by IN Bureauby IN BureauKeeping with the tradition of high-level exchanges from both sides, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid will arrive in India on Monday on an official visit at the invitation of External …
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Will tourism in Maldives decline after US, UK release terror advisories?
by Rahul Kumarby Rahul KumarThe US and the UK governments have issued advisories that travelers to the Maldives may face threats related to terror incidents or due to civil unrest at tourist locations, transportation …
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Maldives, a small, but geographically dispersed clutch of islands at the centre of the Indian Ocean has seen considerable economic growth in the last decade. This growing prosperity has been …
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Coast Guard brings back 10 Kerala fishermen rescued from Maldivian waters
by IN Bureauby IN BureauTen Indian fishermen who were rescued from Maldivian waters were safely brought to Visakhapatnam by the Indian Coast Guard on Saturday. These fishermen had ventured into sea from Thengapatnam near …
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Union defence minister Rajnath Singh has concluded a three-day visit to Maldives, where he held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mariam Didi, foreign minister Abdullah Shahid and President Ibrahim Solih. …
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No longer enamoured by China, Indian Ocean countries rediscover historic bond with India
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaForging a strong defence partnership with friendly countries and partners in the region, India on Tuesday gifted a Fast Patrol Vessel and a Landing Craft Assault ship to the Maldives …
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Vessels to harbour — India bolsters coastal defence of key Indian Ocean ally Maldives
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh handed over an indigenously built Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV), along with an assault landing craft to Maldivian National Defence Force (MNDF) on Tuesday, another gift from …
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Rajnath in Maldives, IAF chief in Sri Lanka lead India’s fresh outreach in Indian Ocean
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaKeeping up with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategic vision for the Indian Ocean – Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) and ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy – India on …
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Former Maldives president gets 11 years for corruption, slapped with $3 million penalty
by Rahul Kumarby Rahul KumarFormer Maldivian president Abdullah Yameen, currently the opposition leader, has been asked to pay $1 million of laundered money and $2 million more related to corruption while dealing with a …
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Watch: Olympus theatre reopens in Maldives showcasing India’s soft power heft
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaThe India–Maldives partnership, nurtured by centuries-long cultural linkages, has got further enhanced with the reopening of the iconic Olympus theatre in Male over the weekend. Accompanied by First Lady Fazna …
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Jaishankar amplifies PM Modi’s pitch of turning Maldives into a key Indian Ocean ally
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaSpotlighting that the partnership with India has made a real difference in the lives of people in the Maldives, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated New Delhi’s commitment to …
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Watch: Maldives Foreign Minister crosses the waters to receive Jaishankar
by IN Bureauby IN BureauAs External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar begins his official visit to the northernmost atolls of Maldives today, Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid posted some interesting videos from sea early …
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Former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen sentenced to 11 years in prison for corruption
by IN Bureauby IN BureauFound guilty of corruption and money laundering, a criminal court in the Maldives has sentenced former President Abdulla Yameen to 11 years in prison with a USD 5 million fine. …
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Maldives govt highlights zero-tolerance to terror after politician threatens to set Indian HC ablaze
by Ateet Sharmaby Ateet SharmaThe Maldives government on Saturday issued a strong statement strongly condemning the incitement of arson and terrorism targeted at the High Commission of India in the capital Male. A member …
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A joint counter-terror operation is underway in the Maldives where the Maldives police and the defence forces have arrested 13 people. The operation was launched on Saturday. The Maldivian media …
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Mohamed Nasheed of Maldives represents Sri Lanka at COP 27, sparks row
by Rahul Kumarby Rahul KumarFormer Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed is at the COP Summit in Egypt as a climate change hero. Back home he is in the news for representing neighbouring Sri Lanka at …
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Maldives files terror charges against 18 for international yoga day violence
by Rahul Kumarby Rahul KumarThe Maldivian government has filed charges against 18 people including former Member of Parliament Mohamed Ismail and two preachers—Sheikh Fazloon Mohamed and Adam Nishan, for creating violence and disrupting the …
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India, Maldives seal pact on $100 million credit line for infra projects
by IN Bureauby IN BureauIndia continues to support the long-term development and progress of Maldives as both countries exchanged an agreement for USD 100 million Line of Credit (LoC) on Sunday to assist and …
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The Maldivian Minister Ali Solih was stabbed on Monday afternoon by a knife-wielding individual in Hulhumale, north of capital Male. He sustained injuries on his left arm. The attacker was …
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<p> <strong>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India will provide an additional $100 million line of credit to the Maldives to facilitate the timely completion of the ongoing …