Maldives’ external debt servicing to touch $1.07 bn in 2026. Economic realities have forced a change in tactics towards India by the ‘pro-China’ Muizzu government.
Zameer's visit coincides with the departure of the last batch of Indian military personnel from Maldives, stationed to support three aviation platforms in the archipelago country.
While addressing an event in Male, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, said that President Muizzu should seek dialogue with neighboring nations to overcome financial challenges.
The bill, submitted by Maldivian Democratic Party, states that if the date of the election coincides with day of Ramadan, polls shall be held 10 days after end of Ramadan.
Two top Opposition parties boycotted Muizzu’s speech. They are against the Maldivian President’s stark “anti-India” pivot and hold a majority in the House.
Muizzu told Parliament he'd ‘remain steadfast’ & not give in to any external pressure. The 2 main oppn parties boycotted his inaugural address at start of final session of Parliament.
77 unarmed Indian military personnel are present as part of an MoU between two countries. MEA’s statement on talks held between two countries has no mention of troop withdrawal.
Siddaramaiah govt’s five schemes strain finances as GST changes hit revenues; debt to jump nearly Rs 80,000 crore. State also plans to auction liquor licences & extend bar timings.
Contract for construction of four MILGEM-class ships was signed in 2018. PNS Bedir is to be delivered by June 2026, while PNS Tariq is due for delivery in first quarter of 2027.
If Pathaan gave both conservatives and liberals room to hide, Dhurandhar extends no such courtesy. Aditya Dhar ripped open that tent of hypocrisy and turned the knife.
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