Maldives
- World
Maldives bans entry of Israeli passport holders over Gaza war
The Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, citing ongoing Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip and expressing “resolute solidarity” with the Palestinian people. The ban follows…
- World
Maldives Parliament sends amendment to reduce SC judges’ number to Judiciary Committee
Male: The Maldivian Parliament has referred an amendment to the Judicature Act, which proposes reducing the Supreme Court bench from seven to five justices, to the Judiciary Committee for further examination, state-run…
- India
With Chhetri returning from retirement, India aim to beat Maldives, Bangladesh
Shillong: It is easier said than done but senior defender Sandesh Jhingan on Saturday said that the Indian football team’s target is to beat Maldives and Bangladesh without conceding any goal in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Iftar programme in India, neighbouring countries
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance—represented by its Religious Attaché in India—has launched an Iftar programme across several Indian cities during the holy month of Ramzan. This initiative…
- World
Maldives discussing with China installation of devices for research in Maldivian waters
Male: Discussions are underway between the Maldives and China to install devices on fish aggregating devices (FADs) placed in the ocean to collect chemical and physical information of the sea in addition…
- India
In close touch with Male: India on economic crisis facing Maldives
New Delhi: As the Maldives faces a looming economic crisis, India on Friday said it is in close touch with the island nation regarding the situation. The economy of the Maldives is…
- World
Maldives to repatriate undocumented expatriates under biometrics-based operation
Colombo: The Maldives will begin to repatriate undocumented expatriates identified through biometrics data collection under the ongoing “Kuran’gi Operation”, PSM News, the official media outlet, reported on Sunday quoting the Ministry of…
- India
India pledges support to Maldives to help it navigate economic issues
New Delhi: The Maldives is a “very concrete” expression of India’s neighbourhood first policy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, pledging New Delhi’s support the Indian Ocean archipelago as its economy is…
- Entertainment
Hina Khan goes snorkeling in Maldives amid cancer battle (Video)
Mumbai: Actress Hina Khan, who is currently enjoying her vacation in Maldives, said that the sea “humbles” her as she went snorkeling. The actress, who is undergoing treatment for stage three breast…
- Tollywood News
Rare moment: Tollywood’s BIG actors party together in Maldives
Hyderabad: In a rare sight for Tollywood fans, some of the biggest stars of Telugu cinema were spotted together in the Maldives. Namrata Shirodkar took to Instagram to post a photo featuring…
- World
Maldives eyes increased Indian tourism amid diplomatic engagements
Male: India and Maldives are discussing tourism again starting with exploring the prospects for investment and development in the sector at an Atoll south of the capital Male, a media report said…
- World
Maldivian President decides to introduce India’s UPI in Maldives
Male: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to take the necessary steps to introduce India’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) in the Maldives. The move is expected to bring significant benefits to the…
- News
Ex-Maldives prez Solih questions Muizzu govt’s past objections as he courts closer India ties
Male: Former Maldivian president Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday criticised the ruling administration and President Mohammad Muizzu why to proceed with the same agreements that his party PNC described as a national…
- World
Muizzu’s Delhi visit: Oppn mocks Maldives president over ‘U-turn’ on India
Male: As Maldives President Muhammad Muizzu visits India, the main opposition on Tuesday took a swipe at his “naive and inexperienced” administration and said it has now realised that diplomacy cannot be…
- India
After thaw in ties, India extends USD 400 mn assistance to Maldives
New Delhi: Seeking to strengthen bilateral ties, India and the Maldives on Monday inked a currency swap pact and agreed to extend development cooperation to build ports, road networks, schools and housing…
