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Topic: Maldives

Maldives joins Bangladesh in calling for SAARC revival, Muizzu offers to mediate India-Pak differences

Mohamed Muizzu made the claims during Independence Address in Malé Sunday. Maldives is a member of SAARC, but not a part of the regional organisation India is promoting–BIMSTEC.

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.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Windfall on Day 1 of UP-Japan investment meet: Rs 3,191-cr projects for Gr Noida, 500-acre Japanese City

Projects by Escorts Kubota and Minda Corporation in YEIDA expected to generate more than 6,400 jobs.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman