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
Amidst diplomatic row, China displaces India as largest tourism market for MaldivesChina has overtaken Indian tourists visiting the Maldives, according to official figures from the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism. As of Febr...
05 Feb, 2024, 09.30 PM IST
Maldives government asks India why its coast guard boarded 3 fishing boatsThe Maldives government has asked for clarification regarding the Indian coast guard personnel boarding three Maldivian fishing vessels ope...
03 Feb, 2024, 03.40 PM IST
March 17 parliamentary polls could be acid test for Maldives President MuizzuET has learnt that Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) which has a majority in the Maldivian parliament, is expected to put up a strong fight ...
12 Jan, 2024, 07.50 AM 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
"Our Government must make stronger statement to repair relation with India" says Maldives opposition leader amid diplomatic rowAmid the ongoing row between India and the Maldives, the Chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party, Fayyaz Ismail has called for a "tou...
10 Jan, 2024, 12.50 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
Maldives tourism body condemns derogatory comments against PM Modi, calls India 'closest neighbour'The Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) has condemned derogatory remarks made by officials in the Maldives against Prime Minist...
09 Jan, 2024, 01.28 PM IST
India raises concern with Maldives envoy over remarks against PM ModiThe Maldivian envoy's visit to South Block came a day after the Maldives distanced itself from its deputy ministers -- Malsha Shareef, Mari...
08 Jan, 2024, 11.45 PM IST
Israel pitches for promoting tourism in LakshadweepThe Israeli embassy in India has urged people to promote tourism in Lakshadweep, amid a diplomatic row over negative remarks made by Maldiv...
08 Jan, 2024, 05.35 PM IST
Remarks against PM Modi do not represent views of Maldives: Male tells Indian envoyIndian High Commissioner Munu Muhawar was informed by the Maldivian government on Monday that the derogatory remarks made by three suspende...
08 Jan, 2024, 03.21 PM IST
India-Maldives news: Social media controversy sheds light on a relationship that goes beyond tourismMaldivian politicians' comments on Modi's visit to Lakshadweep have sparked controversy on social media, highlighting the relationship betw...
07 Jan, 2024, 07.32 PM IST
India is Maldives' durable & enduring partner for decadesDevelopmental relations have been built for a long time; India’s prompt assistance during the 1988 coup attempt, led to development of trus...
01 Dec, 2023, 10.19 PM IST
Chinese company bags Maldivian Island on 50-year leaseMaldives has leased an island close to Malé airport to a Chinese company, a development that could have adverse strategic implications for ...
30 Dec, 2016, 01.13 AM IST
Government okays free medical visas for Maldivians for 90 daysIn a move which will come as a boost for the medical tourism, government has allowed free medical visas for Maldivian nationals for 90 days.
23 Jan, 2014, 10.15 PM IST
- Former Maldivian president Nasheed walks out of Maldivian court as free man
Nasheed on Wednesday walked out of the Maldivian court as a "free man" after the hearing ended. Earlier, he was produced in a court in a po...
06 Mar, 2013, 07.09 PM IST
- India-Maldives accord soon to stop jihadi infiltration of islands
With the Lashker-e-Toiba keen on making Maldives a terror hub, given the easy accessibility of its isolated islands.
04 Feb, 2010, 03.25 AM IST