Maldives
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'India keeping close eye on Chinese 'spy' ship in Maldives, will take necessary steps if...: MEA
World | Feb 01, 2024, 05:39 PM ISTAccording to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship-- the Chinese ship-- XIANG YANG HONG 03-- is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
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Maldives ex-President relocates to Ghana without informing Parliament amid political turbulence
World | Jan 31, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTThe Parliament on Wednesday said Nasheed, the incumbent Central Machangolhi parliamentarian, did not inform it before temporarily moving to Ghana.
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Chinese 'spy' ship, for which India raised concerns, does not appear on any tracking sites: Report
World | Jan 31, 2024, 09:00 PM ISTAccording to Marine Traffic, a private website keeping a watch on the movement of ships, the highly advanced Chinese ship is likely to dock at a Male port on February 8.
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Maldives opposition accuses Muizzu of protecting criminals after attack on Prosecutor General
World | Jan 31, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTThe Maldivian Democratic Party accused President Muizzu of affiliating with criminal gangs and failing to protect public officials, noting that such crimes have risen after he came to power. Opposition parties are bringing an impeachment motion against Muizzu citing his anti-India stance.
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Maldives: Hussain Shameem, Prosecutor General appointed during Solih govt, brutally stabbed
World | Jan 31, 2024, 10:42 AM ISTThe attack on opposition-appointed Shameem came amid attacks on several parliamentarians by gangs on the road as well as a political crisis in the parliament. Maldives' pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu has come under fire for his anti-India stance, with the opposition preparing to impeach him.
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Maldives Opposition seeks easy impeachment process of President, Muizzu govt approaches SC
World | Jan 30, 2024, 08:06 PM ISTOn Monday, a lawmaker from MDP confirmed the party had gathered enough signatures to file an impeachment motion. But the party has not yet submitted it.
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Maldives opposition asks Muizzu to apologise for contentious remarks targeting India and PM Modi
World | Jan 30, 2024, 05:42 PM ISTExpressing concern over the critical comments by the three ministers, Gasim urged President Muizzu to seek forgiveness from India for the indirect attacks made in the interview.
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Maldives is no longer favourite tourist destination for Indians, China overtakes position
World | Jan 29, 2024, 07:14 PM ISTMaldivian ministers insulting comment against PM Modi triggered a fight on social media, where the Indian users called to boycott the Maldives and insisted on visiting Lakshadweep which has similar geographical dynamics.
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Maldives opposition to submit impeachment motion against President Mohamed Muizzu
World | Jan 29, 2024, 04:09 PM ISTThe opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) parliamentary group has agreed to submit an impeachment motion against President Muizzu amid the ongoing tensions with India.
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Fight between MPs in Maldives Parliament during special session | VIDEO
World | Jan 28, 2024, 09:21 PM ISTChaos in Maldives Parliament erupted in the Parliament which resulted in brutal fights against each other after the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) tried to withhold approval for four members of president Mohamed Muizzu's cabinet.
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'Most long-standing ally': Maldives opposition parties rally against Muizzu's 'anti-India stance'
World | Jan 25, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTThe opposition's statement came after Maldives allowed the docking of a Chinese ship, equipped to carry research and surveys, ignoring India's concern over the military use of such vessels. Maldives' foreign policu saw a marked push towards China after Muizzu came to power in November.
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'Maldives always welcomes vessels of friendly...': Male as it allows docking of Chinese 'spy ship'
World | Jan 23, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTAmid strained relations with India, the Maldivian govt said Male has always been a welcoming destination for "vessels of friendly countries," and continues to host both civilian and military vessels making port calls for peaceful purposes.
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Muizzu ignores India's concerns as Maldives set to host Chinese research vessel
World | Jan 23, 2024, 12:29 PM ISTThe Chinese vessel is on its way to Maldives after Muizzu's visit to China, where he signed several agreements with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India has repeatedly raised concerns over Chinese vessels and their use to spy on Indian defence installations.
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'People shouldn’t pay with their lives to satisfy Muizzu's animosity towards India: Maldives min
World | Jan 21, 2024, 04:53 PM ISTMaldivian media reported that the family members urged the President's office for an air ambulance to airlift him from his home in Gaaf Alif Villingili to the capital city, as his condition deteriorated. But the President's office did not respond on time.
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Maldives boy dies as President Muizzu denies approval for plane from India: Report
World | Jan 21, 2024, 08:50 AM ISTThe father of the boy alleged that there was a delay in the aerial transfer of his son to the capital city Male. An MP of Maldives said that the people shouldn't have to pay with their lives to "satisfy the President's animosity towards India".
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Jaishankar holds 'frank' discussion with Maldivian counterpart after PM Modi's Lakshadweep visit row
World | Jan 18, 2024, 09:42 PM ISTThis is the first conversation between the two foreign ministers after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep escalated to the highest level after three of the junior ministers of the newly formed Muizzu government offended the Indian leader with insulting remarks.
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EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti defends flight booking suspension
Business | Jan 16, 2024, 03:02 PM ISTNishant Pitti said that some users accused EaseMyTrip of fueling the India-Maldives row and that the company would have taken the same decision regardless of the ruling government in India.
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'China is not a country that interferes...': Muizzu after asking India to withdraw its troops
World | Jan 15, 2024, 03:51 PM ISTMuizzu's remarks came amid a row between the Maldives and India over derogatory comments posted by three deputy ministers of the Muizzu government against Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading to a diplomatic row with India.
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Analyzing India's Tourism Influence Amidst Maldives Vs Lakshadweep Controversy | Perspective
News | Jan 14, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTAs tensions between Maldives and India escalate, a large number of tourists cancelled their trip to the Maldives. Maldives' economy is heavily based on tourism and notably, in 2023, India emerged as a key player in the Maldives' tourism landscape.
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Maldives: Muizzu orders to stop emergency use of India's gifted helicopters from March amid tensions
World | Jan 14, 2024, 04:37 PM ISTNotably, two advanced light helicopters-- (ALH) and a Dornier aircraft-- provided by New Delhi have been extensively used for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.