• 

  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 8, 2024 | WATCH

  India | January 08, 2024 23:55 IST

  ​India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

• 

  Vistara monitors flight demands amid India-Maldives row

  Business | January 08, 2024 17:35 IST

  Vistara currently operates daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Male along with other airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet.

• 

  Maldives row: 'Won't tolerate any insult to PM, says Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel

  India | January 08, 2024 16:12 IST

  PM Modi posted images of the picturesque white beaches, clear blue skies, and the ocean, encouraging adventurous exploration in Lakshadweep. Reacting to PM Modi's posts, Maldivian Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Shiuna, made a mocking and disrespectful reference to PM Modi.

• 

  'Atmanirbharta pe anch mat daliye...' Amitabh Bachchan breaks silence on Maldives controversy

  January 08, 2024 14:22 IST

  Big B is counted among the celebs who are active on social media. From blog writing to Instagram and X, Amitabh Bachchan stays connected with his fans on every platform. Now he has expressed his opinion on the Maldives vs Lakshadweep controversy.

• 

  How will Maldives' tourism, economy be affected if India decides to pull the plug? | Explained

  Explainers | January 08, 2024 13:27 IST

  India dominated the number of tourist arrivals in the Maldives during the year 2023, followed by Russia and China. The recent row over remarks against PM Modi threatens to derail a once-thriving relationship between India and the Maldives.

• 

  Indian envoy meets Maldives official amid row over controversial remarks against PM Modi

  World | January 08, 2024 15:02 IST

  A significant controversy erupted when Maldives ministers made disparaging remarks about PM Modi after his Lakshadweep visit. Maldivian Envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday morning over the matter.

• 

  Maldives envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb summoned by MEA amid row over ministers' remarks against PM Modi

  World | January 08, 2024 10:41 IST

  According to reports, Shaheeb had reached the Ministry amid a row over Maldives MP's post on PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.

• 

  Amid strained ties with India, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu departs for China

  World | January 08, 2024 9:03 IST

  During the visit, Maldives and China are expected to sign several agreements to further bolster their bilateral relations, and Xi will host a welcome ceremony and a welcome banquet for Muizzu. Earlier Maldives Presidents have visited India first, but Muizzu went to Turkey instead in November.

• 

  India-Maldives row: EaseMyTrip halts all flight bookings to island nation over anti-PM Modi remarks

  Business | January 08, 2024 7:38 IST

  Amidst an escalating row between India and the Maldives, the hashtag #BoycottMaldives gained momentum on social media, with Indian tourists cancelling their previously arranged trips to the island nation.

• 

  'India has been a good friend': Maldives ex-Prez Solih condemns 'hateful language' against PM Modi

  World | January 08, 2024 7:18 IST

  A diplomatic uproar ensued when Maldives ministers used derogatory language against PM Modi after he shared some pictures of his recent visit to Lakshadweep. The Muizzu administration suspended three ministers and said that the comments did not reflect the views of the government.

• 

  Maldives govt suspends three ministers amid massive backlash over derogatory remarks against PM Modi

  World | January 07, 2024 18:23 IST

  Earlier today, 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.

Advertisement
• 

  Maldives issues clarification after India raises concerns over derogatory remarks against PM Modi

  World | January 07, 2024 17:08 IST

  According to multiple media reports, the Indian High Commissioner has taken up the matter with the Mohamed Muizzu-led government in Male.

• 

  'Appalling language towards leader of key ally': Maldives ex-President amid PM's Lakshadweep visit

  World | January 07, 2024 16:57 IST

  Maldives ex-President Mohamed Nasheed said that his successor government should distance itself from the contentious and added it must give clear assurance to New Delhi that it did not reflect the foreign policy of Maldives.

• 

  'India is blessed with beautiful coastlines': Sachin Tendulkar posts amid 'Boycott Maldives' calls

  Cricket | January 07, 2024 15:03 IST

  Sachin Tendulkar's social media post comes amidst calls to 'Boycott Maldives'. Tendulkar posted a picture and a video of Sindhudurg when he celebrated his 50th birthday at the venue. Notably, several other Indian celebrities have also posted on the social media trend.

• 

  'Sorry Maldives, I have my own Lakshadweep': Several Indians cancel visit after Male insults PM Modi

  World | January 07, 2024 13:27 IST

  Several Maldives ministers took PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep as an offence and started pouring nasty remarks against Indians. Several of the ministers even claimed that Indian beaches could not meet the cleanliness level of the Maldives beaches.

• 

  'Hope countries take...': This is what MEA said on Pak Army chief's visit to US, Canada and Red Sea

  World | December 21, 2023 17:41 IST

  MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Islamabad's support of terrorism and cross-border attacks are well known after Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's maiden visit to the US. He also highlighted that Canada has consistently given space to extremists and anti-India elements on its soil.

• 

  Indian Navy to induct INS Tarmugli in Vishakhapatnam today

  India | December 14, 2023 16:13 IST

  INS Tarmugli: The Ministry of Defence said that after a detailed examination of the returned ship, a decision was taken to refurbish, repair, and re-induct her into the force levels of the Indian Navy.

• 

  Maldives President Muizzu claims Indian govt agreed to withdraw its troops from island nation

  World | December 04, 2023 15:09 IST

  Maldivian President Muizzu said his top officials conveyed the Indian Government’s assurance to honour and respect the desire of the Maldivian people to abstain from accommodating foreign military presence within the country.

• 

  Why did Maldives President Muizzu ditch India for Turkey on his first foreign visit?

  World | November 28, 2023 17:18 IST

  Muizzu departed for Turkey on Sunday with First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his visit. He recently secured UAE aid for India-funded Male Airport project, signalling a change in foreign policy to reduce dependence on India.

• 

  Indian envoy to Maldives meets Foreign Minister amid President Muizzu's call for withdrawing troops

  World | November 24, 2023 12:23 IST

  Zameer was appointed as the Maldives Foreign Minister by Muizzu after the latter took oath as the President on November 17 at a ceremony attended by Mahawar and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. He promised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to work with India on several issues of mutual interest.