Maldives
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Amid tensions, Maldives asks India to withdraw its troops by March 15
World | Jan 14, 2024, 05:53 PM ISTEver since Muizzu came into power, his government actively advocated an "India out" campaign in the Maldives in order to "free the country from Indian military presence".
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Major blow to Maldives President as Muizzu’s party loses Male Mayoral poll amid diplomatic row
World | Jan 14, 2024, 10:55 AM ISTThe victory of MDP candidate, Adam Azim, is considered the major blow to Muizzu, as the post was earlier held by Muizzu till he resigned for the Presidential elections last year.
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'Maldives may be small but...': President Muizzu amid diplomatic row with India
World | Jan 13, 2024, 09:54 PM ISTPresident Mohamed Muizzu remarks have come as he returned to Maldives after concluding five-day China visit. During Muizzu’s visit to China, the two countries also signed an agreement to allow Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, to conduct domestic flight operations in China.
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'Nation First, Business Later': EaseMyTrip reiterates its stand to halt travel bookings to Maldives
Business | Jan 12, 2024, 07:30 AM ISTAmid the ongoing India-Maldives row, EaseMyTrip reiterated that all travel bookings to the Maldives have been suspended indefinitely as the nation takes precedence over profits for the company. However, the Maldivian government has distanced itself from the derogatory remarks directed at PM Modi.
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China says 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives in a veiled attack on India
World | Jan 11, 2024, 07:22 PM ISTThe statement comes at a time when India and Maldives have been involved in a diplomatic row following derogatory statements made by three Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Maldives opposition leader stresses "tougher stand" by govt to repair ties with India amid row
World | Jan 11, 2024, 08:05 AM ISTIsmail admitted that the current government has more favourable and stronger relations with China amid strained ties with India. A diplomatic uproar erupted following disparaging remarks against PM Modi, which led to thousands of people boycotting the Maldives as a tourist destination.
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FWICE calls for boycott of Maldives, asks filmmakers to choose alternative locations in India
Entertainment | Jan 11, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTThe Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Wednesday urged all film producers to call out their shooting bookings in the Maldives and choose the Indian islands of Lakshadweep instead. Scroll down to know the full story.
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FACT CHECK: Hrithik Roshan's video doesn't portray Maldives boycott | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Jan 10, 2024, 11:41 PM ISTA video circulating online, purportedly showing Hrithik Roshan cancelling a Maldives tour in solidarity with boycott appeals, has been debunked by India TV Fact Check. The video, from November 2023, actually reveals Roshan announcing the cancellation of his Kuala Lumpur concert in Malaysia.
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Maldives ministers who made derogatory remarks against PM Modi suspended indefinitely
World | Jan 10, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTEarlier on Sunday, the government of Maldives issued a statement saying it was aware of derogatory remarks on social media platforms against foreign leaders and high-ranking individuals and added it did not represent the views of the government.
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Maldives' ruling party propogated anti-India campaign, spread disinformation during polls: Report
World | Jan 10, 2024, 09:29 PM ISTFollowing an 11-week-long observation in the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean, upon the invitation of national authorities, the EU EOM found the campaign run by the PPM-PNC coalition was based on fears of Indian influences on the nation.
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Maldives President Muizzu meets Xi Jinping amid strained relations with India I WATCH
World | Jan 10, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTMuizzu, who is currently on a five-day visit to China, was accorded a red carpet welcome and a 21-gun salute after reaching the airport.
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Lakshadweep tourism: India plans to build new airport at Minicoy for military, civilian aircraft
India | Jan 10, 2024, 11:09 AM ISTThe decision is intended to boost tourism in the union territory of Lakshadweep and enhance surveillance capabilities over the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
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Maldives proposed President Muizzu's visit to New Delhi
World | Jan 09, 2024, 09:25 PM ISTPresident Muizzu is currently on a five-day visit to China, where he appealed for increased efforts to attract Chinese tourists to the Maldives, especially in light of cancellations by Indian tourists.
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Maldives travel body extends 'sincere apology' to India amid flurry of hotels, flights cancellations
World | Jan 09, 2024, 08:39 PM ISTMaldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO)’s appeal came in a letter to the CEO of an online travel platform in India after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.
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Maldives President urges China to send more tourists amid massive backlash among Indian visitors
World | Jan 09, 2024, 07:21 PM ISTMuizzu’s appeal for more Chinese tourists came amid a diplomatic row following the derogatory remarks by some Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi after he posted a video of him on a pristine beach during his recent visit to Lakshadweep.
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Maldives row intensifies further as Opposition leader calls for no-confidence motion against Muizzu
World | Jan 09, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTThe tension between India and Maldives rose after Mariyam Shiuna, now suspended, Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Information and Arts, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Lakshadweep.
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OPINION | MALDIVES WILL SUFFER FOR HURTING SELF-PRIDE OF INDIANS
India | Jan 11, 2024, 05:04 PM ISTLast week, Prime Minister Modi had visited Lakshadweep Islands and had appealed to Indian tourists to visit the pristine and beautiful islands.
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Amid tension with Maldives, Delhi Police's post on 'taking break' goes viral | Details
offbeat | Jan 09, 2024, 12:56 PM ISTThe remarks by the ministers have drawn flak in India, with many celebrities urging people on X to explore domestic tourist destinations instead of going to the Maldives.
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India one of closest allies: Maldives' tourism industry condemns anti-PM remarks amid boycott calls
World | Jan 09, 2024, 09:43 AM ISTA massive controversy erupted last week following derogatory remarks by deputy minister of Maldives and other ministers who made derogatory remarks against India and PM Narendra Modi. Social media in India called to boycott Maldives on a large scale and explore Indian islands instead.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Why did 'Maldivesout' trend on social media?
Aaj Ki Baat | Jan 08, 2024, 11:53 PM ISTThe tension between Maldives and India started when on January 4, Prime Minister Modi shared some pictures of his visit to Lakshadweep on social media... praised the natural beauty there and appealed to Indian citizens.