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Maldives president courts investors in China as ties with India sag

Muizzu said his government was keen to explore partnerships under Belt and Road, including the expansion of the country's central airport and commercial port

India has been our 911 call: Ex-Maldives min over remarks against PM Modi

She further expressed disappointment over disparaging remarks, highlighting India as the "911 call" for the Maldives, always coming to their rescue in times of need

Maldives' envoy summoned by govt amid diplomatic row over ministers' remark

The development comes a day after three Maldives ministers were suspended for their "derogatory" remarks on PM Modi, which triggered a massive nationwide boycott call against the island nation

MakeMyTrip launches 'Beaches of India' campaign after India-Maldives row

The online travel platform reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep after PM Modi's visit last week

Boycott Maldives trends on X, here are the celebrities who joined campaign

After a derogatory remark by Maldivian ministers against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several celebrities and cricketers urged people to explore the Indian islands instead of Maldives

Maldives opts out of hydrology agreement with Indian Navy signed in 2019

The Maldives has decided to pull out of the 2019 agreement for cooperation in the field of hydrology between Indian Navy and Maldives National Defence Force

India pushes to maintain military presence in 'strategically imp' Maldives

The two countries have set up a committee to discuss India's deployment in the archipelago, the officials said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private

Kiren Rijiju inspects India-funded key connectivity project in Maldives

Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju on Friday inspected the progress of work of an India-funded major connectivity project in the Maldives that is expected to usher economic development and prosperity in the country. Rijiju is here at the invitation of Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu to represent India at the inaugural ceremony of the presidency. Under the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) project, a 6.74-km-long bridge and causeway link will be built to connect the capital city Male with the adjoining islands of Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi. It is funded under a grant of USD 100 million and a Line of Credit of USD 400 million from India. "Glad to witness the progress of works of Greater Male Connectivity Project in Maldives. Project is being undertaken under the Govt of India's concessional Line of Credit and Grant and is expected to usher economic development and prosperity in the Greater Male Region," Rijiju, posted on X. Earlier in the day, Rijiju .

Maldives President-elect to be sworn in tomorrow; Rijiju to represent India

Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu will take oath of office on Friday at a ceremony in the capital Male, where India would be represented by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Muizzu, a close associate of former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen who forged close ties with China during his Presidency from 2013 to 2018, defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff held in September. He is due to take over the office on Friday after which he is expected to outline his foreign policy priorities. At the invitation of President-elect Muizzu, Minister of Earth Sciences Rijiju arrived in Maldives on Thursday to represent India at the inaugural ceremony of the presidency. The minister was received by senior officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Office of the President-elect. "Honoured to welcome @KirenRijiju, Hon. Minister of Earth Sciences of India, to #Maldives. His presence at the inauguration of President-elect Dr @MMuizzu, representi

Two Indian workers killed in powerful explosion in Maldives, says report

Two Indian workers were killed in a powerful explosion near a fish market on Haa Dhaal Makunudhoo island in the Maldives, the Indian mission here said on Sunday. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident on Haa Dhaal Makunudhoo island in which two Indian nationals have lost their lives," the High Commission of India in Maldives said in a post on X. It said the mission is in "close contact" with the Maldivian authorities as well as the families of the victims. Citing a resident, the Sun Online news website reported that the explosion took place near the fish market, located at the southern end of the island's harbour, at around 04:15 pm on Saturday. Preliminary investigative findings show the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder near Kamunudhoo's fish market, a police spokesperson was quoted as saying. The victims were workers employed by the contractor for the land reclamation project to build an airport on the island, it said, without identifying their nationalities. "The

Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election

The run-off was seen as having significant implications for the Maldives's foreign policy, especially in deciding China and India's battle for influence in the strategically-located country

EC Arun Goel on visit to Maldives to observe presidential election

The first round of the election took place on September 9. Eight candidates are in the fray

'Neighbourhood First': Maldives gets two Made in India warships

"The Indian Ocean is our shared space. Peace and security of a region are best secured with cooperation and collaboration of the regional players," he said

India extends 222 LoCs worth $14.07 bn in Africa, 37 LoCs to neighbours

The LoCs projects in African nations are spread across sectors roads, railways, power, ports and shipping, education, telecom, health, and aviation

'Time-tested' India-Maldives relationship is a 'force for stability': EAM

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the bilateral defence and security ties have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years

Maldives rejects campaign targeting India; says India trusted friend

The Maldives government also asked all parties to act responsibly and refrain from spreading false information

India offers $40 mn credit line to boost sports infrastructure in Maldives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Maldives

India, Maldives to review bilateral cooperation at Joint Commission Meeting

Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who arrives in India late Tuesday night for a four-day visit, will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Challenges galore for current regime in the Maldives: Nooshin Waheed

Waheed delves upon how radicalisation is a serious problem in her country but is also positive that the strong policies by the current regime will help in dealing with it

India, Maldives sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

The treaty aims to enhance effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters