Maldives

Opinions

India must maintain a strategic balance between Maldives and China

The Malidive-India row following the derogatory remarks made on social media platform by three Maldivian ministers has to be handled with extreme care diplomatically. It is a time when India must maintain…
India

Over 2 lakh Indians visited Maldives annually post Covid, tops list

New Delhi: Data shows Indians top the Maldives’ tourist arrival figures, with more than two lakh of them visiting the island nation every year after the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Maldives tourism…

News

Maldives row: MakeMyTrip claims 3,400% jump in searches for Lakshadweep

New Delhi: Online travel company MakeMyTrip on Monday announced the launch of a ‘Beaches of India’ campaign after seeing more than a 3,400 per cent jump in searches related to Lakshadweep. NewsFlash:…
India

EaseMyTrip suspends all flight bookings for Maldives

New Delhi: Amid the online boycott Maldives campaign, EaseMyTrip, headquartered in the national capital, has opted to halt all flight bookings to the Maldives. This decision comes in response to derogatory remarks…
India

Maldives suspends 3 ministers for ‘rude’ remarks against PM Modi

Three ministers have been suspended by the Government of Maldives after their social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep ballooned up into a controversy causing hashtag #boycottMaldives…
India

Maldives minister’s remarks on PM Modi’s Lakshadweep trip triggers row

A social media post by a Maldives minister has sparked controversy following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Lakshadweep. The minister, Abdulla Mahzoom Majid, accused India of diverting attention from the Maldives…
World

New Maldives Prez asks India to withdraw its military from his country

Male: Less than 24 hours after taking oath as the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday formally requested the Government of India to “withdraw” its military personnel from his country, saying…

World

New Maldives Prez vows to keep his country ‘free’ from ‘foreign military presence’

Male: Newly sworn-in Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Friday asserted that he was firmly committed to ensuring that the strategically-located archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean remains “free” of any “foreign military…
India

Maldives Prez-elect Muizzu to be sworn in; Rijiju to represent India

Male: Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu will take oath of office on Friday at a ceremony in the capital Male, where India would be represented by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. Muizzu, a close…
Hyderabad

IndiGo resumes flight services on Hyderabad-Maldives route

Hyderabad: GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has announced the resumption of flight services by IndiGo Airlines, on the Hyderabad-Maldives route. This comes after a surge in demand by air passengers ahead…
Bollywood

Ananya Panday celebrates her 25th birthday in Maldives [Photos]

Mumbai: Actor Ananya Panday, who turned 25 today is celebrating her birthday in style in the Maldives. Taking to Instagram story, the ‘Dream Girl 2’ actor posted some mesmerizing videos and pictures…
Bollywood

Ranveer opens up on ‘picture-perfect’ proposal for Deepika in Maldives

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who has graced the couch of ‘Koffee With Karan’ season 8, with his wife Deepika Padukone, shared about the dreamy proposal he had planned for his ladylove…
Middle East

Iran, Maldives resume diplomatic ties after seven years

Tehran: Iran and the Maldives have announced the resumption of diplomatic relations after a seven-year hiatus. The decision was made “in line with the two nations’ interests and aspirations,” the Iranian Foreign…
Bollywood

Unseen video of Tamannaah, Vijay Varma goes viral – Watch

Mumbai: After recently returning from their romantic getaway to the Maldives, Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma, two of Bollywood‘s most adored actors, piqued fans’ curiosity. All eyes were on them as they…
Entertainment

Vijay Varma gets angry at photographer when asked about vacation with Tamannaah

Mumbai: Actor Vijay Varma, who recently shared the screen with the actress and his partner, Tamannaah Bhatia in the streaming anthology ‘Lust Stories 2’, looked visibly uncomfortable and annoyed at the paparazzi…