Maldives

The Maldives puts first-ever age-based ban on smoking; health effects of early tobacco use in teens

Teens who vape are 30% more likely to turn to conventional cigarette smoking. Here’s why the Maldives put an age…

November 5, 2025 07:59 IST

Modi in Maldives: India signs multiple MoUs, agrees to extend line of credit worth Rs 4,850 crore

Both nations agreed on the terms for a future FTA and signed MoUs across multiple fields of startegic cooperation.

July 25, 2025 20:15 IST

PM Modi in Maldives for 2-day visit, receives grand welcome from President Muizzu at airport

PM Modi commenced his two-day visit to Maldives today with a grand festive welcome in the Maldives capital, Male.

July 25, 2025 11:48 IST

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Maldives Golden Visa: Real estate-linked investor visa for foreigners to be launched soon

Maldives golden visa will be the nation’s first-ever residence by investment program for wealthy foreigners.

July 14, 2025 12:25 IST

Katrina Kaif is the new brand ambassador for Maldives

The announcement also comes at a significant diplomatic moment, as ties between India and the Maldives have seen a turnaround…

June 10, 2025 12:09 IST

India renews $50 million treasury aid to Maldives

India has extended financial aid to Maldives for one more year till 11 May 2026 as an emergency financial assistance…

Updated: May 12, 2025 11:45 IST

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India and Maldives sign MoU to introduce UPI in island nation

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during Jaishankar’s three-day visit to the Maldives.

August 10, 2024 16:32 IST

India, China offer debt relief, infrastructure loans to Maldives – A closer look at agreements

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu praised the Rs 400 crore assistance provided by India and sought to restructure the debt owed…

July 29, 2024 11:22 IST

Maldives is now openly ordering the removal of Indian military officers who are deployed there for their assistance, training, internal and external security.

Diplomatic setback: Modi Govt’s missteps in sustaining strong ties with Maldives

India’s relationship with the Maldives is facing turbulence amid geopolitical shifts and strategic maneuvers, including the recent deployment of Turkish…

July 18, 2024 14:04 IST

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Maldives President Hails Successful Visit to India

The Maldives government readout noted that President Muizzu is committed to preserving the close and historic ties with India and…

Updated: June 11, 2024 19:29 IST

Maldives urges Indians to ‘please be a part of Maldives’ tourism’ amid strained ties

“As the Tourism Minister, I want to tell Indians to please be a part of Maldives’ tourism. Our economy depends…

May 7, 2024 09:32 IST

Rising Tides: China’s influence Surges in Maldives and growing presence in the Indian Ocean

Despite aligning with China, Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu understands the importance of India’s support during crises.

April 23, 2024 09:19 IST

Muizzu-led People's National Congress (PNC) won 70 out of 93 seats in the People's Majlis in Sunday's polls

Maldives President Muizzu’s ‘pro- China’ party wins parliamentary elections

Muizzu, 45, who has displayed pro-China leanings, expressed his desire to reduce India’s influence in the country.

April 22, 2024 11:24 IST

Amid strained ties, Maldives plans roadshows in India to woo tourists back

Maldives faced widespread criticism following offensive remarks made by three Maldivian officials on social media directed at India and PM…

Updated: April 12, 2024 11:57 IST

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Maldives still considers India as a friend: Minister

Maldives’ Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed was asked whether Male can be friends with both China and India, to which he…

April 4, 2024 20:15 IST

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Maldives President Muizzu says Indian troops from second platform to leave within April

Muizzu’s statement comes three weeks after the first batch of approximately 25 Indian military personnel stationed in the Maldives.

April 3, 2024 19:08 IST

Maldives key partner in ensuring free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region: US

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu was in the Maldives recently for talks with…

Updated: February 9, 2024 12:06 IST

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Parliamentary proceedings halted in Maldives as opposition MPs engage in fight, video surfaces

As dramatic visuals surfaced on social media from Male, a fight between MDP MP Isa and PNC MP Abdullah Shaheem…

January 28, 2024 20:52 IST

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