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  Maldives's Muizzu not to renew agreement with India for hydrographic surveys: 'Details are our...'

  World | March 06, 2024 16:00 IST

  Muizzu said that the Maldives Ministry of Defence is making efforts to obtain the facilities required for conducting the hydrographic surveys by the country itself.

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  Relations with Maldives don't target, can't be disrupted by 'third party': China

  World | March 06, 2024 11:19 IST

  The relations between New Delhi and Male have been strained since President Mohamed Muizzu came to power in the Maldives. Muizzu has set a deadline for the withdrawal of the first group of Indian military personnel to leave the island nation by March 10.

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  'No Indian troops in Maldives after May 10, neither in 'uniform nor in 'civilian' clothing': Muizzu

  World | March 05, 2024 20:27 IST

  "There will be no Indian troops in the country come May 10. Not in uniform and not in civilian clothing. Indian military will not be residing in this country in any form of clothing. I state this with confidence," said Muizzu.

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  China inks agreement to provide free military assistance to Maldives amid strained ties with India

  World | March 05, 2024 12:57 IST

  China signed an agreement with the Maldives to provide free military assistance to build stronger bilateral ties. This comes after relations between India and the Maldives remain strained following President Mohamed Muizzu's demand for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  India to open 'strategic base' close to Maldives in a countermeasure to Muizzu's pro-China policy

  World | March 03, 2024 18:42 IST

  The Indian Navy said it is bolstering forces on "strategically important" islands close to the Maldives. The new base will be opened on March 6 on Lakshadweep islands. It said it would turn an existing small detachment into an "independent naval unit".

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  Chinese research vessel, over which India raised concerns, departs from Maldives

  World | February 28, 2024 23:22 IST

  The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 docked on February 23 in Thilafushi, about 7.5 km to the west of Male despite India's concerns over alleged surveillance. The China-friendly Maldives government said the ship won't conduct any research in Maldivian waters.

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  Maldives: Civilian crew replacing Indian soldiers arrives in line with Muizzu's 'India out' campaign

  World | February 27, 2024 7:37 IST

  According to the statement released by the Maldivian Defence Ministry on Monday said, "The civilian crew who will operate the helicopter in place of the Indian troops currently stationed in Seenu Gan (Addu city) has arrived in Maldives this evening."

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  'Maldives couldn't be found on maps 25 yrs ago...': Ex-Defence Min as she calls Muizzu immature

  World | February 26, 2024 12:51 IST

  The comments come in the backdrop of a recent controversy triggered by social media posts by a minister and other leaders in the Maldives days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Lakshadweep archipelago.

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  Maldives ex-FM exposes 'lies' of Muizzu, says 'no Indian armed soldiers stationed in country'

  World | February 26, 2024 12:00 IST

  Abdulla said that the newly elected president of the Maldivian Democratic Party said, "100 days in, it's clear: President Muizzu's claims of 'thousands of Indian military personnel' were just another in a string of lies.

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  Chinese 'research vessel' to arrive in Male amid India-Maldives tensions

  World | February 22, 2024 10:26 IST

  Sources within the Navy have expressed apprehension over the presence of the Chinese vessel, highlighting the potential ramifications of seabed mapping activities in the strategically significant Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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  Maldives deports 186 foreigners, including 43 Indians, for visa violations and drug offences

  World | February 14, 2024 17:15 IST

  A law was enacted in December 2021 allowing the termination of businesses if a foreigner earns profits directly or indirectly under various names. The Maldivian Home Ministry was working on shutting down illegal businesses and deporting the foreigners who operate them.

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  Maldives: Big relief for Muizzu as Supreme Court suspends amendment simpifying impeachment bid

  World | February 08, 2024 22:20 IST

  After seven lawmakers resigned from Parliament last year to assume positions in Muizzu’s administration, the opposition MDP amended standing orders so less votes are needed to impeach the President. The Attorney General’s Office filed on January 28 to suspend the amendment.

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  Indian military personnel in Maldives to be replaced by 'competent technical personnel': MEA

  World | February 08, 2024 19:33 IST

  India and the Maldives on a "set of mutually workable solutions" to enable the continued operation of Indian aviation platform in the archipelago nation during a high-level meeting earlier this month. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu had long called for the withdrawal of Indian troops.

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  Maldives remains at 'high risk' of external, overall debt distress: IMF

  World | February 08, 2024 16:22 IST

  The IMF also said that without changing policies, Maldives remains at highly vulnerable to climate change risks with high levels of fiscal deficits and public debts. Muizzu's mentor and former President Abdullah Yameen also borrowed heavily from China that drove the country in a debt crisis.

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  Maldives to reach point of no 'foreign' military presence soon, says President Muizzu

  World | February 07, 2024 23:04 IST

  Muizzu on Monday said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the Maldives before March 10 and the remaining before May 10. India has around 80 military personnel there to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out humanitarian missions.

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  Maldives vs Lakshadweep controversy: How India contributes to Maldives' economy through tourism

  Explainers | February 07, 2024 17:51 IST

  Countries looking to attract Indian travellers are exploring varied strategies by expanding routes and providing customised on-ground hospitality and affordable packages.

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  Muizzu claims India agrees to withdraw its troops by May: 'Won't allow any country to interfere...'

  World | February 05, 2024 13:17 IST

  Maldivian President's Mohamed Muizzu claim came days after his foreign ministry claimed that India has agreed to "replace" military personnel in three aviation platforms by May 10. However, New Delhi did not reiterate the same stance.

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  Maldives claims Indian Coast Guard boarded 3 fishing boats without its consent, seeks clarification

  World | February 04, 2024 17:27 IST

  According to the statement released by the Maldivian Defence Ministry, its military was informed on Wednesday that personnel from a foreign military had boarded a Maldives fishing vessel, and on reaching the location it was found that they were from the Indian coast guard.

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  India agrees to 'replace' military personnel in Maldives' three aviation platforms by May 10

  World | February 03, 2024 10:12 IST

  Maldives President Muizzu had earlier called for the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island country by March 15. India has around 80 Indian military personnel in the Maldives to operate two advanced light helicopters and an aircraft to carry out several humanitarian missions.

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  Cash-strapped Pakistan assures Maldives of helping 'development needs' amid uneasy ties with India

  World | February 02, 2024 11:49 IST

  Maldives established diplomatic relations with Pakistan in 1966 and is moving towards a pro-Beijing stance after Muizzu came to power, by distancing from India. Maldives President Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military personnel and helicopters used for humanitarian assistance.