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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicIndia-Maldives ties

Topic: India-Maldives ties

India and Maldives to sign MoU on tourism after ‘positive talks’ amid diplomatic row

Maldives Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal met his Indian counterpart Gajendra Shekhawat. The 2 discussed areas where tourism cooperation can be diversified, like education, film & sports.

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.

‘Honoured’: Maldives President Muizzu accepts invite for Modi’s swearing-in ceremony

Muizzu officially accepted the invitation from Munu Mahawar, High Commissioner to the Republic of Maldives. He also expressed his willingness to collaborate to enhance bilateral ties.

India rolls over $50-mn loan on ‘request’ by Muizzu govt, easing Maldives’ growing debt crisis

Maldives’ external debt servicing to touch $1.07 bn in 2026. Economic realities have forced a change in tactics towards India by the ‘pro-China’ Muizzu government. 

‘Development ties based on mutual interests’: Jaishankar welcomes Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa

Moosa Zameer is in New Delhi in the first high-level trip from Male after the Maldives’ pro-China president Mohamed Muizzu assumed office six months ago.

PM Modi extends Eid wishes to President Muizzu, people of Maldives

In a post shared by the Indian High Commission in Maldives on X, the PM highlighted the civilisational and cultural ties between people of the two countries.

Maldives minister who was suspended for mocking Modi takes another swipe at India, then apologises

In now-deleted social media post, Mariyam Shiuna used an image meant to ridicule Maldivian Democratic Party, replacing oppn party's circular emblem with image resembling Ashoka Chakra.

India to export essential goods to Maldives even as ties remain strained, says govt notification

Maldives, which has traditionally had close ties to India, is pivoting towards China President Mohamed Muizzu was elected in Oct on a promise to end the country’s pro-India stance.

Stop being ‘stubborn’, ex-Maldives President tells Muizzu. Says financial crisis not due to Indian loans

While addressing an event in Male, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, said that President Muizzu should seek dialogue with neighboring nations to overcome financial challenges.

Muizzu’s tactics change as Maldives seeks debt relief from India, now ‘closest ally’

Amid months of diplomatic tensions, Maldives President has said he has no intention of stopping any developmental project funded by New Delhi.

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BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.