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Topic: Maldives

As woman’s fall puts spotlight on Muizzu govt, youth-led protests rock Maldivian capital

Protesters have been hitting streets of Malé over young Maldivian woman found injured on rooftop of a warehouse. Two police chiefs have been replaced in as many days.

Maldives bans entry of Israelis in ‘resolute solidarity’ with the Palestinian cause

The ban will remain in effect till Israel halts its 'actions' in Gaza. Although Maldives has had no diplomatic ties with Israel since the 1970s, travel was previously permitted.

China FTA won’t benefit Maldives, hope India steps in to help avert debt default—ex-president Nasheed

Mohamed Nasheed in Delhi for Raisina Dialogue. In an exclusive chat with ThePrint, he said Maldives doesn’t have a trade surplus with China, which is why govt must turn around on FTA.

Muizzu-led Maldives govt cuts top court to size with suspension of 3 judges ahead of key hearing

Judicial Service Commission axed judges hour before they were to be part of hearing on suspension of controversial anti-defection clauses written into Constitution last November.

India voices concern amid Maldives’ FTA with China, will take into account while framing own policies

Malé has been facing a liquidity crisis. Last year, India rolled over $100 mn worth of loans, while offering roughly $750 mn in currency swap lines to support neighbouring country.

3 Indian nationals detained in Maldives for promoting palmistry, fortune-telling, set to be deported

Maldives has strict regulations prohibiting unauthorised commercial activities, particularly those that may exploit residents and tourists.

India a ‘first responder’ for Maldives. How ties between the 2 nations have evolved in the past year

During a meeting with S Jaishankar, Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel, on a 3-day visit to India, appreciated timely emergency financial assistance extended by India to Maldives.

Maldives prez Muizzu calls Manmohan Singh a ‘great statesman’, says his 2011 visit cemented friendship

President Muizzu signed the condolence book at the Indian High Commission, conveying sympathies to Dr Singh’s family, Indian govt, and its people, following the former PM's demise.

India hosts Human Rights capacity building program

Participants included National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in eight Global South countries namely Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Jordan.

ADB approves $22 million to help Maldives’ tackle climate change

The ADB funding will bolster the nation's defenses against rising sea levels, and extreme weather and help bolster food security.

On Camera

DPDP Act will change how we interact with the internet. Get ready for the consent mails

India does not have a data protection regulator to make good on the DPDP Act’s promise and articulate clear future standards.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.