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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicIndia-Maldives

Topic: India-Maldives

Maldives tourism industry on row: India ‘first responder to crises, aided post-Covid recovery’

Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) have issued statements emphasising importance of New Delhi-Malé ties.

Maldivian ministers crossed a red line by insulting Modi. They must apologise and be sacked

The Maldives can get as much aid and as many tourists as from China but India will always be the primary and more important neighbour.

Maldives deep in debt to China, must balance foreign policy with India, says ex-VP Ahmed Adeeb

Adeeb fears his country might be going the 'Sri Lanka way'. Maldives President Muizzu is currently on a state visit to China amid a diplomatic crisis with India.

‘India has been our 911 call’ — Maldives ex-minister says remarks against Modi show ‘short-sightedness’

Former Maldives Defence Minister Mariya Ahmed Didi said India has provided assistance in various sectors, and criticised any attempt to undermine the longstanding relationship.

‘No cancellations yet’, but decline in inquiries & new bookings for Maldives, say tour operators

Indians were the largest nationality to visit Maldives in 2023, but fresh inquiries have dropped after 3 Maldivian ministers responded harshly to Modi's post on X promoting Lakshadweep.

Chinese op-ed slams India on ties with Maldives

Global Times piece slamming India's 'domineering stance' coincides with New Delhi's diplomatic row with Maldives over derogatory comments made by some political leaders there against PM Modi.

Chalo Lakshadweep campaign & Ayodhya’s glittery show

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Maldivian envoy Ibrahim Shaheeb visits MEA office amid diplomatic row over minister’s remarks on Modi

The High Commissioner's MEA visit comes amid a diplomatic row triggered by derogatory social media remarks made by some Maldivian ministers on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep visit.

‘Committed to fostering positive dialogue’: Maldives Foreign Minister on remarks against PM Modi

Massive uproar erupted after a Maldivian deputy minister, along with other MPs and govt officials, made disparaging and unsavoury references to PM Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

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.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

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?