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5 visa-free countries near India you can fly to in under 3 hours
Lifestyle | November 17, 2025 14:46 ISTLooking for a quick international getaway? Here are five countries Indian travellers can visit with no visa and a flight time of around three hours. From Bhutan and Nepal to the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand, enjoy easy borders, short flights and stress-free travel.
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Which countries have no mountains? Exploring the world's flattest nations
World | November 09, 2025 12:01 ISTExperts note that these low-lying countries face major environmental risks such as flooding and rising sea levels but benefit from easier transport, farming, and construction.
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Maldives luxury stays: Indulge in these exotic hotels and resorts for best island holiday experience
Travel | October 08, 2025 22:06 ISTMaldives offers some of the best private villas, overwater stays, world-class dining, wellness retreats, and unforgettable island experiences. Read on to discover the ultimate luxury hotels and resorts in Maldives.
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PM Modi attends Maldives Independence Day as chief guest, signals renewed bilateral ties
World | July 26, 2025 12:38 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation as chief guest at Maldives' Independence Day marks a renewed effort to strengthen India-Maldives ties on their 60th diplomatic anniversary.
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PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Maldives, meets President Muizzu
India | July 25, 2025 16:38 ISTPM Modi had arrived in the Maldives on Friday, after concluding his two-day visit to the UK. Upon arrival in the Maldives, PM Modi was received by Muizzu and he was welcomed with a traditional dance performance by children.
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PM Modi Shares Heartwarming Moments with Children During Maldives Visit
News | July 25, 2025 16:38 ISTDuring his visit to the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent cheerful, heartwarming moments with children in the capital city Male. His interaction reflected warmth, connection, and his characteristic affection for young minds, capturing the spirit of diplomacy and human connection.
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UPI, trade pact: How PM Modi's Maldives visit signals a fresh start in bilateral ties | Explained
Explainers | July 25, 2025 13:10 ISTThis is PM Modi's third visit to the Maldives since taking office in 2014, and it comes at a time when both countries are seeking to explore a new chapter in their relationship. The visit is expected to open key avenues for cooperation, especially in the economic and digital sectors.
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PM Modi arrives in Maldives, receives warm welcome by President Mohamed Muizzu
World | July 25, 2025 11:02 ISTDuring his two-day visit, PM Modi will attend the archipelago nation's 60th Independence Day celebrations as the chief guest. PM Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu are scheduled to hold extensive talks during the trip.
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Ex-Maldives minister hails PM Modi, says visit marks meaningful shift in bilateral ties
World | July 23, 2025 23:57 ISTPM Modi’s upcoming visit to the Maldives, at the invitation of President Mohamed Muizzu, is being viewed as a significant step towards mending the strained relations between the two countries.
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Katrina Kaif appointed as global brand ambassador of Maldives tourism ahead of PM Modi's visit
June 10, 2025 16:11 ISTBollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been announced as the global brand ambassador of Maldives.
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India provides financial support to Maldives through rollover of USD 50 million Treasury Bill
World | May 12, 2025 12:25 ISTState Bank of India has subscribed, for one more year, a USD 50 million Govt Treasury Bill issued by Ministry of Finance of Maldives. It was noted that since March 2019, India has been facilitating subscription of several such Treasury Bills by the SBI and rolling them over, annually, interest-free.
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India deserves apology: Maldives ex-minister after Muizzu admits no concerns in ties with New Delhi
World | May 04, 2025 7:28 ISTEarlier in 2024, a massive row was triggered between India and Maldives under the Muizzu presidency after the Maldives deputy minister, along with other cabinet members and government officials, made disparaging references to PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit.
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India will continue to support Maldives defence: Rajnath assures Maumoon during high-level talks
India | January 08, 2025 16:42 ISTThe Indian defence minister noted that the visit of the President of the Maldives has provided a new orientation to the bilateral relationship, and the Joint Vision Document released during the visit acts as a guiding principle for both nations.
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India rejects US media report alleging New Delhi's involvement in 'plot' to overthrow Muizzu govt
World | January 03, 2025 19:30 IST"You can see a pattern in their activities. I leave you to judge their credibility. As far as we are concerned, they have none," the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a weekly press briefing on Friday.
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Jaishankar holds talks with Maldives Foreign Minister Khaleel, EAM says India always stood by Male
World | January 03, 2025 15:58 ISTIndia and the Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border trade with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserting that New Delhi has always stood by the island nation.
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Shahid Kapoor enjoys romantic getaway with wife Mira Kapoor in Maldives | See pics
January 03, 2025 9:19 ISTTaking to her Instagram handle, Mira Kapoor shared a picture of her husband Shahid Kapoor from their romantic getaway in Maldives where the actor can be seen posing shirtless on a beach while holding her hand. Check out the picture below.
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China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement takes effect from January 1 in a 'significant milestone'
World | January 02, 2025 21:53 ISTThe CMFTA, signed in 2014 and approved by the Maldivian Parliament in 2017, was suspended after a regime change in 2018. Its progress gained momentum following President Mohamed Muizzu's official visit to China in January 2024.
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Ibrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari vacationing together? Fans spot similar locations | See pics
Entertainment | November 16, 2024 15:59 ISTIbrahim Ali Khan and Palak Tiwari, who are rumoured to be a couple, are currently holidaying together in Maldives.
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Maldives recalls its ambassador in Pakistan after its envoy meets Afghanistani counterpart
World | November 05, 2024 23:05 ISTThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Maldives said in a statement on November 3 that the recent meeting between Mohamed Thoha, the High Commissioner of Maldives in Pakistan and Ahmad Shakib, Afghanistan's chargé d'affaires was not “sanctioned by the Government of Maldives.”
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UPI now in Maldives: Muizzu introduces payment service amid fallout from 'India Out' campaign
World | October 21, 2024 12:06 ISTThe agreement to introduce UPI in Maldives was signed during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's three-day official visit to the country in August.
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