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TopicIbrahim Solih

Topic: Ibrahim Solih

Muizzu in Delhi, Maldives parliamentary panel opens inquiry into previous govt’s pacts with India

MP Ahmed Azaan moved motion for inquiry into agreements signed with New Delhi between 2018 and 2023 under previous president Ibrahim Solih’s government.

India hasn’t lost Maldives to China. But Muizzu’s win shows Delhi was too sure about Solih

India was so confident about Ibrahim Solih and to decapitate Abdulla Yameen’s pro-China agenda that it forgot to take the others along in the Maldives.

Victory for ‘India Out’? What ‘pro-China’ Muizzu’s win in Maldives means for island nation & Delhi

Mohamed Muizzu, from People’s National Congress-Progressive Party of Maldives coalition, won around 54% votes in presidential polls against 46% for 'India-friendly' incumbent Ibrahim Solih.

Maldives gets 1st resident US envoy as Washington strives for wider influence in Indo-Pacific

Ambassador Yon presented credentials to Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Wednesday. Move comes few months after Maldives reopened its embassy in Washington DC.

Why Maldives’ Nasheed vs Solih is trouble. Delhi doesn’t want to rock the boat in Indian Ocean

Delhi knows China’s favourite politician in Maldives will benefit if the political chaos spreads. Keeping the Indian Ocean democratic is a priority.

India extends $250 million support to Maldives to overcome economic impact of Covid-19

The grant was in response to request made by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih to PM Narendra Modi to overcome the difficult economic situation in Maldives.

PM Modi gifts Maldives president a cricket bat, promises to help develop sports in the country

Modi's arrival in the Maldives marks his first foreign visit after re-election as Prime Minister, and will help strengthen bilateral ties.

India-first policy stays but will be friends with China too: Maldives ex-President Nasheed

Mohamed Nasheed and Ibrahim Solih’s Maldivian Democratic Party won Maldives' parliamentary polls with a massive mandate on 6 April.

On Camera

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.