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  'Thank you, India for...', says pro-China Maldivian President Muizzu in a rare gesture | KNOW WHY

  World | July 28, 2024 13:50 IST

  The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) informed local media that medical evacuation services have resumed via Dornier flights and helicopters, now operated by a civilian crew sent from India.

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  India’s helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: Report

  World | June 04, 2024 18:34 IST

  Several weeks following the withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters donated by New Delhi to the island nation are now being consistently utilized, with an MNDF soldier accompanying each operation.

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  Maldives to launch India's RuPay service despite tensions between two nations

  World | May 23, 2024 20:31 IST

  Despite the challenges in their relationship, the Maldives is set to introduce India's RuPay service, hailed by a senior minister as a means to "strengthen the Maldivian Rufiyaa." RuPay, developed by the NPCI, stands as India's pioneering card payment network.

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  India extends debt repayment deadline: Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer

  World | May 12, 2024 22:41 IST

  The foreign ministers of India and the Maldives met in New Delhi for the first time ever since relations between the two neighbouring nations soured. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar stressed that relations between the two nations are dependent on mutual interests.

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  India, Maldives review withdrawal of Indian military personnel from the island nation

  World | May 03, 2024 22:22 IST

  Mohamed Muizzu, widely seen as a pro-China leader, pushed for ousting Indian military personnel from his country after assuming charge as the president of the island nation.

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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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  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 Opposition seeks easy impeachment process of President, Muizzu govt approaches SC

  World | January 30, 2024 20:06 IST

  On 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 proposed President Muizzu's visit to New Delhi

  World | January 09, 2024 21:25 IST

  President 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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  '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.

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  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.

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  Female, male government employees can avail 730 days of child care leave: Centre in Lok Sabha

  India | August 09, 2023 20:04 IST

  The leave was granted for "the entire service for taking care of two eldest surviving children up to the age of 18 years and no age limit in case of differently-abled child", said Union Minister Jitendra Singh.

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  Changes to the male grooming industry post Covid

  Fashion | March 31, 2022 10:04 IST

  Increased use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube exposes men to global fashion trends, contributing to an increase in demand for male grooming products. During the lockdown, sales of grooming products such as beard oils, hair gels, face washes, deodorants, perfumes, and electronic trimmers and clippers increased.  

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  Op Samudra Setu: Indian Navy's ship leaves Port of Male with Indian citizens

  News | June 21, 2020 22:53 IST

  Indian Navy Ship (INS) Airavat left Port of Male in Maldives for Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu) after embarkation of 198 Indian citizens.

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  WOp Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa arrives in Maldives to evacuate 700 Indian Citizens

  News | June 04, 2020 16:17 IST

  INS Jalashwa has arrived in Maldives's Male on June 04. It will evacuate around 700 Indian Citizens on June 05 under Operation Samudra Setu and bring them back to Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin.

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  India thwarts Pak attempt to raise Kashmir issue at Male, tells it to end state support to terror

  World | September 02, 2019 0:12 IST

  Pakistan's Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Qasim Suri tried to raise the Kashmir issue during the discussion on Sustainable Development Goals.

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  Maldives travel tips: Visit world's first-ever underwater villa Muraka in Male

  Travel | November 09, 2018 12:59 IST

  Maldives travel trends: Visit the capital of Maldives, Male for a luxury stay at Muraka which is world's first-ever underwater villa.

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  Two GoAir flights suffer technical glitch, return midway

  India | October 21, 2018 21:51 IST

  The airline did not specify the number of passengers on board the two glitch-hit aircraft.

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  Air India aircraft with 136 people, lands on under-construction runway in Male

  India | September 08, 2018 12:19 IST

  There were 136 passengers and crew on board. Tyres of the plane were deflated and was towed away to the parking bay, an official said.

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  Amid Maldives crisis, Air India waives ticket cancellation charges for Male flights

  India | February 08, 2018 19:44 IST

  Air India today said it is waiving ticket cancellation and other charges for passengers booked on flights to and from Male till February 20, in view of the prevailing situation in Maldives.