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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicIndia-Maldives

Topic: India-Maldives

Maldives’ economy has good growth trajectory, says ex-minister as Fitch downgrades its debt to ‘junk’

The total value of imports is currently higher than that of exports in the Maldives. The Covid-19 pandemic was an external shock that jolted the country’s tourism industry.

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu arrives in Delhi to attend Modi’s oath taking-ceremony

Muizzu is among the leaders from seven countries from India's neighbourhood & the Indian Ocean region attending the swearing-in ceremony this evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

‘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.

EaseMyTrip faces flak for ‘resuming’ flight bookings to Maldives, founder says ‘tech issue’

Travel aggregator initially halted bookings 8 January, citing support to Indian government during a tense period of strained relations between New Delhi & Malé.

Maldives’ pro-China President Muizzu sweeps parliamentary polls, stumps rivals with ‘supermajority’

Preliminary results show Muizzu's ruling alliance bagged over 60 seats out of 93. Complete reversal of power in the Majlis will give Muizzu govt political stability for next 5 yrs.

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.

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.

India & Maldives hold 3rd core group meeting to review replacement of Indian military personnel

The 2 sides discussed deputation of Indian technical personnel to Maldives for continued operation of Indian aviation platforms, and expediting ongoing development projects.

How can India regain footing in Maldives? Keeping China out is the Great Game at Delhi event

The discussion at IIC almost became a scene directly out of 19th century England and Russia: Elites discussing the Great Game where two countries vie for influence in a region.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?