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  India, Maldives officials hold talks days before withdrawal of Indian troops deadline

  World | May 01, 2024 20:43 IST

  The development comes weeks after India allowed the export of certain quantities of essential commodities at the request of the Maldivian government and days before Male set a deadline to withdraw Indian troops from the island nation.

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  Chinese research ship returns to Maldives despite India's concerns, Male declines to disclose reason

  World | April 27, 2024 16:19 IST

  The Chinese vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 previously arrived in the Maldives in February despite India's concerns about spying. This also comes amid strained ties between India and the Maldives, as President Muizzu has adopted an anti-India policy and is pivoting strongly towards China.

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  Maldives: Muizzu extends grip on power as 6 independents join party after win in parliamentary polls

  World | April 24, 2024 19:31 IST

  Muizzu's party won 66 of 93 seats in the parliament in Sunday's election and with the entry of the independent candidates, the People's National Congress-led coalition now has a "supermajority" with 78 seats. The elections were closely watched by India and China amid geopolitical tensions.

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  Muizzu's party wins Maldives polls despite geopolitical turbulence: What does this mean for India?

  Explainers | April 22, 2024 15:04 IST

  Maldives voters handed President Mohamed Muizzu's party a landslide win at parliamentary elections, an outcome set to shift the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to China and away from traditional partner India.

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  Maldivian President Muizzu secures ‘supermajority’ in parliamentary polls: Report

  World | April 22, 2024 6:46 IST

  According to preliminary results, PNC secured over 60 constituencies accounting for almost two-thirds of the parliament.

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  Maldives Parliamentary Election begins- a test of strength for President Muizzu's anti-India stand

  World | April 21, 2024 13:25 IST

  According to local media reports, a total of 368 candidates, including candidates from Muizzu's Peoples National Congress (PNC), contesting the elections. Besides, 130 of these candidates are contesting as independents.

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  Maldives President Muizzu allegedly involved in corruption, claims leaked report

  World | April 18, 2024 6:51 IST

  President Muizzu responded to corruption allegations declaring that the opposition “cannot show any wrongdoing on his part regardless of how far attempts to implicate him are taken”.

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  Maldives President Muizzu announces second batch of Indian military personnel leaves Male

  World | April 15, 2024 12:16 IST

  Muizzu announced the withdrawal of the second Indian military contingent from the Maldives while speaking during a campaign event in Addu city for the ruling People's National Congress party candidates ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 21.

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  Maldivian tourism body to hold roadshow in multiple Indian cities amid strained ties

  World | April 12, 2024 11:29 IST

  Maldivian Tourism body said they will hold roadshows in India to woo tourists back amid strain in India-Maldives diplomatic ties.

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  PM Modi wishes Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Eid-ul-Fitr amid frosty relations

  World | April 10, 2024 20:43 IST

  PM Modi's greetings to Muizzu comes as the two countries are experiencing strained ties over the latter's decision to expel Indian military personnel from the archipelago nation. Several Muslim countries are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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  Maldives's ex-minister disdains Indian flag in latest 'India-out' campaign, apologises after outrage

  World | April 08, 2024 11:13 IST

  The latest development came ahead of the Parliamentary elections wherein Mariyam Shiuna "deliberately" replaced MDP's poll campaign poster with the Ashok Chakra. However, she later apologised.

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  India agrees to supply essential commodities to Maldives under 'unique bilateral mechanism'

  World | April 06, 2024 9:32 IST

  India had imposed restrictions on the export of these food products in order to control domestic inflation. However, it has kept a window open for limited exports of these goods to help friendly countries in dire need.

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  Maldives: Muizzu says Indian troops from second aviation platform to depart by this month

  World | April 03, 2024 20:26 IST

  The first batch of around 25 Indian personnel manning a helicopter departed from the island nation ahead of the March 10 deadline. India agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10 after a high-level meeting in February.

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  Agreement between Maldives and India on withdrawal of troops can't be revealed: Male

  World | March 28, 2024 11:06 IST

  A Maldivian Foreign Ministry official, who spoke to Mihaaru News on the condition of anonymity, said India and Male had signed an agreement in February this year but added the details of the same could not be made public.

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  'Muizzu must stop being stubborn, seek dialogue with neighbours to overcome...': Ex-President

  World | March 25, 2024 12:54 IST

  Solih said he had seen media reports that suggest Maldives President Muizzu wants to talk to India for debt restructuring. However, the financial challenges are not caused by Indian loans.

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  Maldives' maritime surveillance not a concern of 'external parties': Muizzu's latest attack on India

  World | March 17, 2024 16:57 IST

  he pro-China Maldivian leader's remarks came days after the first batch of Indian military personnel operating a helicopter gifted by India left the island nation after Muizzu stepped up his anti-India rhetoric.

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  'China supports Maldives in safeguarding sovereignty': Beijing reacts as Indian troops leave Male

  World | March 12, 2024 17:05 IST

  Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said he was not aware of the specifics but added Beijing supports Maldives in safeguarding its sovereignty and working with other countries on the basis of equality".

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  First batch of Indian military personnel leaves Maldives amid strained ties with President Muizzu

  World | March 12, 2024 14:45 IST

  Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu came to power on an election campaign demanding the withdrawal of Indian troops from the island nation. India has agreed to replace its military personnel operating the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by May 10.

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  India's boycott impacted country, people of Maldives are sorry: Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed

  World | March 09, 2024 10:44 IST

  India-Maldives ties have nosedived after pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu came to power and a diplomatic row involving derogatory language against PM Modi. Nasheed said India's boycott call hurt the tourism sector of the Maldives and praised New Delhi's responsible approach towards challenges.

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  Maldives military to have operational control of helicopter and civilian crew from India: Male

  World | March 07, 2024 21:58 IST

  Maldives Colonel Mujthaba also said that the Indian helicopter stationed in Addu City is currently undergoing repairs, and in its place, 26 civilians have arrived in the Maldives with a replacement helicopter.