Maldives aims to attract more Indian tourists; plans to expand flight services from IndiaMaldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, is planning to expand its operations in India, aiming to attract 2 lakh Indian tourists. T...
28 Mar, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
Maldives’ tourism-driven economy stares at crisis amid West Asia warThe Maldives economy faces a crisis due to West Asia disruptions. Tourist arrivals are down, impacting revenue. Significant debt repayments...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
President Muizzu introduces UPI payment service to boost Maldivian economyMaldives President Mohamed Muizzu has taken steps to introduce India's UPI for enhancing the country's financial ecosystem, involving entit...
21 Oct, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
Maldives urges Indians to 'be a part' of its tourism, says country's economy 'depends' on itTourism Minister Faisal urges Indian support amid declining tourist numbers in Maldives. Backlash over derogatory remarks on social media l...
06 May, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
Indian tourists shun the Maldives; industry feels the pinch: ReportsIndian tourists are avoiding the Maldives following social media controversies, causing a significant drop in tourist arrivals from India a...
14 Mar, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
Maldives, China sign 20 agreements after Muizzu-Xi meeting amid diplomatic row with IndiaMuizzu, who is regarded as a pro-China leader, is visiting China amid the row with India after some Maldivian ministers posted derogatory r...
11 Jan, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
Muizzu's bid to revive FTA with China may lead to debt crisis in MaldivesChina's current share of Maldives total debt is 37% and there are fears that FTA will further increase debt share, pushing Maldives into a ...
11 Jan, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
As 'Boycott Maldives' trend rages, tourism companies extend 'sincere apology' to IndiaSeeking rapprochement of relations with India to avert a "potential adverse impact" on tourism that is the lifeblood of the archipelago, th...
09 Jan, 2024, 11.46 PM IST
'Lakshadweep' sees big spike in Google search interest after PM Modi's visit and Maldives controversyThe global search interest in Lakshadweep has surged to its highest level in two decades after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, coinci...
08 Jan, 2024, 07.09 PM IST
Vistara to connect Mumbai to Malé starting March 3Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents...
13 Feb, 2021, 11.28 AM IST
Neighbourhood first: Vaccines from India reach MaldivesIndia’s vaccine diplomacy is yet another testament to its Neighbourhood First policy, in which Maldives occupies a special and central plac...
20 Jan, 2021, 05.43 PM IST
India-Maldives air bubble, first in South Asia, likely to be operational next weekRegular air services between India and the Maldives were suspended during the previous months due to COVID-19. While there are more than 24...
21 Aug, 2020, 10.04 AM IST
India-Maldives air bubble, first in South Asia, likely to be operational next weekThe Maldives is known for its white sand beaches, turquoise blue lagoons and rich marine life. The disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
21 Aug, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
India-backed Maldives infrastructure project to surpass scope of Chinese-funded bridgeDelhi also announced the launch of cargo ferry services and air travel bubble between the two nations. Given the financial challenges faced...
14 Aug, 2020, 08.52 AM IST
Maldives' eco tourism gets a boost thanks to assistance from India as part of Centre's neighbourhood-first policyThe five eco-tourism zones are being developed under MoUs signed between the Indian High Commission (Maldives), the Ministry of Foreign Aff...
10 Aug, 2020, 07.55 PM IST
India gifts patrol vessel to Maldives as net security provider of regionThe brand-new vessel will be manned by eight Maldives personnel trained in India and will be an asset for the Maldives in enhancing its mar...
05 Dec, 2019, 08.05 AM IST
Nasheed vows to review all Sino-Maldives pacts following Yameen's ouster"We have a joint manifesto. I think we have to review all the agreements we had with China and see what is due," Nasheed said.
25 Sep, 2018, 09.30 PM IST