India dismayed over long prison terms to former Maldivian President and Chief JusticeMaumoon Abdul Gayoom and Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed were handed terms of one year, seven months and six days by a court guilty of obstruct...
14 Jun, 2018, 12.11 PM IST
Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom arrives; to hold talks with PM Narendra Modi tomorrowAmid concerns over militant groups like ISIS attempting to radicalise the citizens, Maldives is in talks with India for setting up a counte...
10 Apr, 2016, 10.12 PM IST
Chinese investment proposals more attractive: President MaldivesPresident of Maldives, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on Tuesday said his country is welcoming Chinese proposals because it finds them “more attract...
09 Mar, 2016, 12.36 AM IST
India offers assistance to Maldives to probe boat explosionIndia has offered assistance to investigate the explosion on a speedboat which was carrying President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and his w...
29 Sep, 2015, 02.23 PM IST
Maldives President's brother, Mamoon Abdul Gayoom raises objections to constitutional amendment favouring ChinaThe Abdullah Yameeen government’s decision to amend the Constitution to allow land holdings to foreigners that may lead to larger Chinese f...
24 Jul, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
Will not take directions from India or any country: Maldives"I have consistently said that India respects our sovereignty and our independence," Dunya Maumoon, daughter of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom said.
16 Mar, 2015, 10.20 PM IST
Narendra Modi holds talks with Afghanistan President Hamid KarzaiIn his first bilateral meeting with international leaders after assuming charge, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Afghanistan President Ham...
27 May, 2014, 10.50 AM IST
New Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom to arrive on January 1Newly-elected Maldivian Prez Yameen Abdul Gayoom will arrive on Wednesday on his first official visit after assuming office in November to ...
31 Dec, 2013, 08.44 PM IST
India looks forward to working closely with new Maldives PresidentAbdulla Yameen clinched an unexpected victory in the presidential run-off elections by defeating Mohamed Nasheed, who had led in two recent...
17 Nov, 2013, 01.10 PM IST
India for free and fair polls, smooth transition in MaldivesPM Manmohan Singh hoped for free and fair polls in Maldives while emphasising the need to ensure understanding among all on the outcome of ...
16 Aug, 2013, 06.44 PM IST
Willing to talk to GMR if we come to power: Maumoon Abdul Gayoom"Of course, if you look at investors, whether it is GMR or TATA or whoever, anybody who wants to invest in Maldives, we will talk to them."
09 Jun, 2013, 02.31 PM IST
- Maldives election: Gayoom's 30-yr tenure terminated
A Gayoom lost power to former political prisoner in democratic polls.
30 Oct, 2008, 05.51 AM IST
- Opposition wins Maldives election
Former political prisoner won the Maldives' presidential election.
29 Oct, 2008, 01.10 PM IST
- Gayoom unseated as ex-political prisoner sweeps Maldives presidential poll
A former political prisoner won the Maldives' first democratic presidential election, defeating longtime ruler President Maumoon Maldivian ...
29 Oct, 2008, 11.35 AM IST
- Maldives set for historic elections
A bitter campaign ahead of historic democratic presidential elections in the Maldives drew to a close on Tuesday, with a veteran Asian lead...
07 Oct, 2008, 08.47 AM IST
- Maldives to host next SAARC Summit
Male, capital of Maldives will host the 16th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit, it was announced here today.
03 Aug, 2008, 06.15 PM IST
- Maldives for making SAFTA fully operational
Highlighting the importance of enhancing regional trade in South Asia, Maldives today called for making the South Asian Free Trade Agreemen...
03 Apr, 2007, 01.00 PM IST