EAM Jaishankar holds ‘frank’ conversation with Maldivian counterpart amid diplomatic row
The meeting between the foreign ministers of Indian and Maldives comes amid strained diplomatic ties between the two historically connected neighbours.
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Beijing’s shadow
In the azure waters of geopolitical discourse, recent ripples between India and the Maldives offer a reminder of the games nations play in their quest for regional dominance.
Maldives gives India mid-March deadline to withdraw troops: Report
The development comes in the backdrop of a diplomatic row between India and Maldives over derogatory remarks against PM Modi by some of Maldives' ministers.
‘We may be small but can’t be bullied’: Maldives prez amid row with India
President Muizzu's remarks are seen as an indirect attack on India. He also asserted that the Indian Ocean doesn’t belong to any “specific country” and that Maldives is one…
Xi, Maldivian leader elevate relations
The two leaders witnessed the signing of an action plan for developing the comprehensive strategic partnership, as well as agreements ranging from the ocean economy to…
Trouble in paradise: Maldives tourism under threat after ministers’ remarks against India, Modi
In now-deleted social media posts, the three now-suspended deputy ministers in different posts had called Indian PM Modi a “clown” and a “puppet of Israel”.
India has always helped us: Former Maldives defence minister amid row over PM remarks
Former Maldivian defence minister Mariya Ahmed Didi noted that India has been helping Maldives in the defence sector, and both Male and New Delhi share the same quest for…
Maldives government suspends ministers, ruling coalition leader for ‘appalling’ remarks against PM Modi
The action from the Maldivian government came after massive backlash and a call to boycott Maldives as a tourist destination by several Bollywood celebrities for unprovoked…
Maldives formally asks India to withdraw it’s military personnel
The formal request was made by the new President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during his meeting with the Minister of Earth Sciences of India, Kiren Rijiju, on Saturday.
India told to remove its military personnel from Maldivian soil: Maldivian President-elect
Muizzu, according to experts, favours China over India. China has invested heavily in Maldives in the form of “booby trap” loans for infrastructure building. India has also…