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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicIndia-Maldives ties

Topic: India-Maldives ties

25 July, 2025: School building collapse in Rajasthan & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major news events from India.

PM Modi arrives in Maldives for two-day visit

Modi to attend the archipelago nation’s 60th Independence Day celebrations as chief guest. First state visit of a head of govt hosted by Muizzu since assuming office in November 2023.

India hands over coast guard ship ‘Huravee’ to Maldives in Male, signals strong maritime links

During the ship's stay in Male's harbour, bilateral meetings, cross-deck visits & sports fixtures have been planned between Indian Navy & its Maldivian counterpart.

Maldives, Afghanistan see increase in aid, Myanmar grant cut in Budget 2025

Ties between India & Maldives have improved throughout the second half of 2024, while New Delhi has promised more material support for Afghanistan after a high-level meeting in January.

After back-to-back delegations to India, Maldives hosts Chinese FM Wang Yi

Wang makes a courtesy call on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu amid a thaw in India-Maldives ties in recent months, with several high-level delegation visits between the two countries.

Global media on India’s ‘activities abroad’, from ‘coup plans’ to ‘hunting down designated terrorists’

A Bloomberg opinion article also criticises India's quality control orders, saying that they have become an instrument to restrict imports and minimise competition.

Maldivian oppn sought ‘$6 mn from India’ in bid to impeach president Muizzu, reports WaPo

R&AW agent explored ways to overthrow Muizzu along with 'intermediaries' Shirish Thorat, ex-IPS officer, and Savio Rodrigues, journalist-politician, US daily alleges.  

SubscriberWrites: India’s Strategic Partnership with the Maldives

India’s offer to provide desalination technology to Maldives goes beyond developmental aid; it is a calculated effort to ensure Maldives remains within India’s sphere of influence.

Muizzu’s India trip shows diplomacy ‘naivety’ & IAF shouldn’t see China as rival—global media

International media also discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s future, his allure, and his impact on India’s democratic processes.

Maldivian President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to hold talks with Modi

This is Mohamed Muizzu's first bilateral visit to India. On this five-day tour, he is accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.