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Maldives Parliamentary Elections: Key Players, Strategic Influence At Stake

Parliamentary elections in the Maldives reflect President Muizzu's pro-China stance amid India-China rivalry and strained relations with India over derogat...

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Maldives Votes In The Shadow Of India-China Rivalry

The Maldives votes Sunday in a parliamentary election likely to test President Mohamed Muizzu's tilt towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot's traditional benefactor.

International Business Times

Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists back

Maldives to woo indian tourists back after diplomatic fallout between the two countries.

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British Airways stewardess ordered home after drunken row at £2,000-a-night Maldives hotel

British Airways is investigating after a stewardess was ordered home following a drunken altercation at a £2,000-a-night hotel in the Maldives.

Evening Standard

Maldives thanks India for allowing export of certain quantities of essential commodities

India renews quota for Maldives, signifies strong bilateral friendship, commitment to expand trade, and commerce, highest quantities since 1981.

The Hindu

India removes export curbs on specified quantity of onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar for Maldives

India allows limited exports of essential commodities to Maldives amid rising Chinese influence, exempting restrictions for 2024/25.

The Hindu

Explore healthy corals at Helengeli in the Maldives

Escape to luxury on Helengeli Island in the Maldives, surrounded by healthy corals, sea turtles, and reef sharks.

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Morning Digest | Russia says 60 dead in concert attack in Moscow, Islamic State claims responsibility; Maldives Prez seeks debt relief from India amid strained ties, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 23, 2024.

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Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks debt relief from India amid tensions

Maldives President shifts from anti-India stance, seeks debt relief, and emphasizes India as closest ally.

The Hindu

All eyes are now on the Indian Ocean region

Both the Western Indian Ocean and the Northern Indian Ocean have become active geographies again

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Maldives Presient Muizzu says surveillance of his country’s territory should not concern any “external parties”

Maldives President boosts defence forces, deploys drones, emphasizes sovereignty, and reviews agreements with India.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre says CAA won’t impact citizenship of Indian Muslims; Indian troops begin withdrawal from Maldives, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 13, 2024

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India troops begin Maldives pullout after pro-China leader’s order: Reports

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.

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Destination Maldives: tourism undeterred amid diplomatic tussles

On March 1, Maldives came a tad closer to India with the launch of Manta Air’s direct commercial flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International airport to Dhaalu airport in the pristine island nation. It was welcomed by the Indian Hhigh Ccommission’s first secretary Kiran Khatri among other officials.

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‘Big bullies’: Maldives turns away from India as China woos it with aid

Defence deal signed by islands’ pro-Beijing president has ignited a row with powerful neighbour and benefactor

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India Establishes Naval Base Near Maldives Amid Tense Relations

India inaugurates new naval base near Maldives to enhance maritime security and counter Chinese influence in the region.

International Business Times

Maldives Signs China Defence Deal As India Prepares Exit

The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the small but strategically-placed archipelago to leave, officials said Tuesday.

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Indian Navy to open strategic base near Maldives

Indian Navy strengthens presence near Maldives with new base on Lakshadweep islands to counter China's influence, boost security operations.

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Morning Digest | First technical team from India arrives in Maldives; Massive fire kills 43 in Dhaka, and more

From the team of Indian technical personnel arriving in Maldives to replace military troops to a fire that killed 43 people in Dhaka, here is a select list of stories to start the day on March 1, 2024

The Hindu

First technical team from India arrives in Maldives

India-Maldives diplomatic row: External Affairs Ministry confirms that a technical team will replace Indian military troops operating advanced light helicopters and other aircraft for the Maldives, marking a climbdown by New Delhi

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Indian civilian team reaches Maldives to replace Indian military personnel manning 3 aviation platforms

It is learnt that the Indian military personnel are expected to be replaced by civilians who have expertise in operating the three platforms.

The Hindu

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka’s ‘Dosti-16’ kicks off in Maldives

Exercise ‘Dosti’ focuses on regional cooperation in areas such as search and rescue, medical evacuations, countering piracy, pollution response, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

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Centre to focus on promoting Lakshadweep, domestic islands but keen on not ‘overcrowding’

Lakshadweep tourism: Union Ministry of Tourism focuses on sustainable tourism development in Lakshadweep, avoiding overcrowding to preserve ecology and beauty.

The Hindu

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma to visit India, Maldives, Sri Lanka from February 18-23

U.S. diplomat Richard Verma to strengthen ties with India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, promoting a free, open Indo-Pacific region.

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