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Topic: Maldives

Maldives requests 3rd extension of $400 million loan, India in a fix

The latest request by the Maldivian govt to roll-over a $400 million currency swap line has raised alarm bells in New Delhi. If granted, this would be the 3rd extension of the loan.

‘Complete Man’, complete chaos: Long before Maldives, Raymond MD Singhania’s feuds kept him in spotlight

Long before Maldives boat accident, Raymond MD Gautam Singhania hit headlines for family feuds, property battles, autobiography row & bitter marital dispute that often eclipsed brand’s corporate story.

Boat linked to Gautam Singhania capsizes in Maldives, rally driver Hari Singh, sailor Ramachandran missing

Duo was on speedboat with 5 others, including the billionaire, when it capsized late Thursday. Singhania, 4 others rescued by MNDF but hunt on for Singh & Ramachandran. 

As voice of Global South, India has shown what responsible leadership looks like: Former Maldives VP

Faisal Naeem was speaking at the 8th Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture organised by the India Foundation at the India Habitat Centre ahead of Vajpayee’s birth centenary on 25 December.

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.

On Camera

Mumbai woman who shouted at minister spoke for many Indians, exposed BJP’s protest politics

Had it been a poor woman shouting at Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan over the roadblock, the police would likely have arrested her, raided her home, and terrorised her family members.

India’s online gaming rules to take effect on 1 May; most games exempt from registration

The rules, which come into force on 1 May, establish an Online Gaming Authority which will determine whether a game is an online money game or online social game in only three situations.

Japan overhauls post-World War II pacifist military approach, lifts restrictions on defence exports

Since October last year, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi has planned to increase defence spending target to 2 percent of GDP.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.