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
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
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
GMR continues to pursue its $1.4 billion compensation claim against MaldivesWith a legal tussle on between Maldivian govt & GMR over termination of contract to develop Male airport, Indian infra firm stood by its co...
25 Apr, 2014, 10.00 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 a regional superpower, we must be mindful of that: Mohamed Nasheed, Ex-President of Maldives"We aim to have friendly relations with all nations. But India is the regional superpower and we must be mindful of that."
18 Sep, 2013, 10.29 AM 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
- Drama on high seas: How 1988 Maldives coup leaders were held
Operation Cactus, India’s military intervention at the request of then President Gayoom of the Maldives in 1988, was a spontaneous response...
19 Feb, 2012, 09.08 AM 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 president seeks help for paradise drowning
Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom made an impassioned plea on Tuesday for a cut in global greenhouse gas emissions, warning that risi...
22 Apr, 2008, 02.03 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