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  'Sorry Maldives, I have my own Lakshadweep': Several Indians cancel visit after Male insults PM Modi

  World | January 07, 2024 13:27 IST

  Several Maldives ministers took PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep as an offence and started pouring nasty remarks against Indians. Several of the ministers even claimed that Indian beaches could not meet the cleanliness level of the Maldives beaches.

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  'Hope countries take...': This is what MEA said on Pak Army chief's visit to US, Canada and Red Sea

  World | December 21, 2023 17:41 IST

  MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Islamabad's support of terrorism and cross-border attacks are well known after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's maiden visit to the US. He also highlighted that Canada has consistently given space to extremists and anti-India elements on its soil.

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  Indian Navy to induct INS Tarmugli in Vishakhapatnam today

  India | December 14, 2023 16:13 IST

  INS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.

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  Maldives President Muizzu claims Indian govt agreed to withdraw its troops from island nation

  World | December 04, 2023 15:09 IST

  Maldivian President Muizzu said his top officials conveyed the Indian Government’s assurance to honour and respect the desire of the Maldivian people to abstain from accommodating foreign military presence within the country.

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  Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?

  World | November 28, 2023 17:18 IST

  Muizzu departed for Turkey on Sunday with First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit. He recently secured UAE aid for India-funded Male Airport project, signalling a change in foreign policy to reduce dependence on India.

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  Indian envoy to Maldives meets Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops

  World | November 24, 2023 12:23 IST

  Zameer was appointed as the Maldives Foreign Minister by Muizzu after the latter took oath as the President on November 17 at a ceremony attended by Mahawar and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. He promised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to work with India on several issues of mutual interest.

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  Explained | Why does Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu want Indian security personnel out?

  Explainers | November 24, 2023 10:28 IST

  Muizzu formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from the country during a meeting with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. India and the Maldives agreed to discuss 'workable solutions' to continue the use of Indian military platforms, said government sources.

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  Maldives reveals it has 77 Indian military personnel in Male, over 100 agreements under scrutiny

  World | November 19, 2023 23:18 IST

  There were 24 Indian military personnel to manage the first helicopter, 25 Indians to manage the Dornier aircraft, 26 personnel to manage the second helicopter, and two more for maintenance and engineering, Firuzul was quoted as saying by the Maldivian media.

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  Maldives asks India to withdraw military presence from island

  World | November 18, 2023 21:52 IST

  Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was accompanied by Munu Mahawar, India’s High Commissioner to Maldives, and other officials from the Indian High Commission. The new Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer and other officials from the host country were present on the occasion.

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  Maldives newly elected President again vows to remove Indian troops, says will have no foreign army

  World | November 18, 2023 11:56 IST

  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 Solih in the presidential runoff held in September.

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  Mohamed Muizzu takes oath as eighth President of Maldives, Rijiju attends event in place of PM Modi

  World | November 17, 2023 19:06 IST

  Apart from Rijiju, the ceremony was well attended by several leaders from South Asia, diplomats, and even some former presidents from all over the world. The ceremony was attended by former president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih of the outgoing administration.

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  Maldives: At least two Indian workers killed in powerful gas explosion in fish market

  World | October 23, 2023 9:37 IST

  At least two Indian nationals were killed after an explosion in a fish market on Saturday. The victims were workers employed by the contractor for the land reclamation project to build an airport on the island.

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  'Don't want foreign military...': Maldives President-elect Muizzu pledges to remove Indian troops

  World | October 04, 2023 0:41 IST

  Muizzu clinched victory in the presidential elections on Saturday by securing over 53% of the vote. He was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the results were announced.

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  Maldives: Pro-China opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins presidential elections, gets 53% votes

  World | October 01, 2023 11:16 IST

  An engineer, Muizzu had served as the housing minister for seven years. He was mayor of Malé, and built closer ties with China under the regime of former President Abdullah Yameen.

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  Opposition candidate Mohamed Muizzu appears headed to victory in Maldives presidential runoff

  World | October 01, 2023 0:01 IST

  There were more than 282,000 eligible voters and turnout was 78 per cent an hour before the polling stations closed, local media reported.

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  Rajnath Singh to ‘gift’ patrol vessel, landing craft to Maldives

  India | April 30, 2023 16:14 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to the Maldives between May 1 to May 3.

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  Thilafushi: Know about this artificial island that is a significant center for waste management

  Travel | April 02, 2023 13:30 IST

  Thilafushi, located in the Maldives, was initially designed as a landfill in the 1990s to manage the country's waste, but today it has undergone a remarkable transformation. Thilafushi is now a shining example of how proper waste management and recycling practices can transform.

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  Top beach vacation spots to visit this summer: from Maui, Hawaii to the Maldives

  Travel | March 16, 2023 13:06 IST

  Looking for a beach vacation spot this summer? Here are some of the best beach destinations to consider, from Maui, Hawaii to The Maldives.

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  EAM Jaishankar visits Maldives to further expand bilateral engagement with island nation

  India | January 18, 2023 14:52 IST

  According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka to bolster the bilateral engagement with the two key maritime neighbours of India.

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  7 Indians among 10 killed in Maldives garage fire: Indian High Commission

  World | November 11, 2022 11:13 IST

  High Commission of India in Maldives has expressed grief over tragic fire incident in Male, Maldives that caused loss of lives including reportedly of Indian nationals.