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'It is a day to value true friends and partnerships. The invaluable military support of the Indian Government on November 3, 1988, remains etched in our hearts. Our highest gratitude and deepest appreciation shall never diminish,' Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid said. (Photo: File)

Forever grateful: On victory day Maldives remembers India's military support of 1988

On the intervening night of 2-3 November 1988, around 300 to 500 armed, Tamil/Sinhala-speaking mercenaries captured key locations in Male.

03 Nov 2019 6:45 PM

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Singh “strongly objected” to statements made by Qasim Khan Suri, Deputy Speaker of the Pakistani National Assembly, and also took on Senator Quratulain Marri. (Photo: Screengrab)

Pakistan’s claims on Kashmir rejected by South Asian Speakers’ Summit

The House of Male witnessed heated exchange of words between representatives of India and Pakistan after Pak raised the Kashmir issue.

02 Sep 2019 8:17 PM

India and the Maldives have agreed to launch a passenger-cum-cargo ferry service between Kerala's Kochi and the Maldivian capital Male via Kulhudhuffushi atoll to strengthen connectivity between the two countries and boost tourism. (Representational Image)

In a first, ferry service to connect India and Maldives

The initiative was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

09 Jun 2019 10:52 AM

'Indo-Pacific region is an inalienable part of our existence. It has been our lifeline, and also the highway for trade and prosperity,' Modi, addressing Maldives' parliament, said. (Photo: ANI)

Indo-Pacific region is our lifeline: PM Modi

Taking about his pet initiative SAGAR, Modi stressed on the principle of inclusiveness.

09 Jun 2019 9:47 AM

PM Modi arrived in the Maldives on Saturday and received a ceremonial welcome at the Republic Square in Male. (Photo: ANI)

PM Modi's diplomatic push; meets Maldivian political leaders

PM Modi held meetings with Qasim Ibrahim of Jumhooree Party and Home Minister and Adhaalath Party leader Sheikh Imran Abdulla.

09 Jun 2019 8:38 AM

while addressing the Maldivian Parliament, the Majlis, in a veiled attack on Pakistan, Modi said that state sponsorship of terrorism is the biggest threat the humanity is facing today as he urged the world leaders to unite for combating the menace. (Photo: ANI)

India, Maldives ink 6 pacts as PM Modi, Prez Solih hold talks

PM Modi's visit to Maldives is significant as its the only country in South Asia that he did not visit during his first term.

08 Jun 2019 4:38 PM

Modi is likely to travel to the Maldives on June 7-8 for his first bilateral visit after assuming office for the second term. (Photo: ANI)

Maldives invites PM designate Narendra Modi to address their Parliament

On Wednesday, all 80 members of the Parliament voted in favour of inviting Indian Prime Minister designate to deliver a speech at the House.

29 May 2019 7:22 PM

Swaraj will also call on President Solih on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Swaraj meets Maldivian Home Minister Imran Abdulla, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Maldivian Home Minister Imran Abdulla and discussed steps to continue trade.

18 Mar 2019 2:52 PM

The court agreed to a prosecution request to detain Yameen who was charged last week with laundering nearly $1.5 million. (File Photo)

Maldives court orders arrest of former president Abdulla Yameen

Maldivian authorities on Monday ordered the arrest of former strongman president Abdulla Yameen over money laundering charges.

18 Feb 2019 6:09 PM

'Former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen tried to play India against China as a puppet master but we know the importance of India as an ally which has always come to the aid of Maldives,' Shahid said. (Photo: File)

Yameen had tried to play India against China as 'puppet master': Maldives minister

Maldives knows importance of India as it was an 'important' partner, said Shahid who was on his first visit to India as foreign minister.

27 Nov 2018 1:49 PM

Yameen’s spokesman Ibrahim Muaz Ali denied any wrongdoing, saying that Yameen maintained a separate account to receive election campaign funding. (Photo: PTI | File)

Outgoing Maldives president ‘received USD 1.5 million’: reports

The allegations that two cash deposits were made into a private account in Yameen’s name came to light after local media reported.

03 Oct 2018 1:22 PM

Under the emergency, Yameen administration arrested former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the chief justice, another Supreme Court judge and a Supreme Court administrator on allegations of attempting to overthrow the government. (Photo: PTI)

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen lifts 45-day state of emergency

Yameen imposed emergency on Feb 5 after a SC ruling quashed convictions against 9 oppn leaders, ordered his govt to free the ones in jail.

22 Mar 2018 2:49 PM

Yameen imposed a state of emergency on Februay 5 for 15 days to annul a Supreme Court ruling that quashed convictions against nine opposition leaders and ordered his government to free those held in prison. (Photo: PTI)

Maldives leader seeks approval to extend state of emergency

Parliament cancelled Monday's vote without giving a reason after the opposition boycott, which left only 39 ruling party MPs in the chamber.

20 Feb 2018 2:39 PM

'We would like to note that although they have been asked to leave the Maldives, no other legal steps shall be taken against them,' the police said. (Photo: ANI)

2 arrested scribes including Indian national ordered to leave Maldives

Journalists arrested by Maldivian police for violating immigration rules have been ordered to leave the nation facing political turmoil.

10 Feb 2018 4:12 PM

The action against the two journalists came as a privately-owned television station in the Maldives went off the air, citing threats during the country's current state of emergency. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Amid political crisis, 1 Indian among 2 journos detained in Maldives

The journalists have been detained in the Maldives for working in the country in violation of its immigration rules.

09 Feb 2018 8:18 PM

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen has grown close to China and Saudi Arabia during his tenure, with both countries investing heavily in the tiny island nation. (Photo: AP)

Maldives sends envoys to ‘friendly nations’ amid crisis, India not on list

The envoys will visit China, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and provide updates on the current political situation of Maldives.

08 Feb 2018 8:35 AM

The Supreme Court decision is s seen by opposition activists as a blow to their attempts at toppling President Abdulla Yameen - accused of plunging the tiny Indian Ocean nation into political turmoil.. (Photo: AFP)

Maldives crisis: Top court revokes order to free political prisoners

The court's original decision had quashed a terrorism conviction against ex-president and opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed, among others.

07 Feb 2018 7:58 AM

'The President has been compelled to declare a state of emergency due to the risk currently posed to national security,' said a statement from Yameen's office on Monday. (Photo: AP/File)

Maldives declares emergency; ex-leader, Chief Justice arrested

Police arrested former president, Maumoon Abdul Gayoom -- who is also Yameen's half-brother -- at his residence along with his son-in-law.

06 Feb 2018 8:42 AM

The government had expressed "concerns" over the judicial order and resisted complying with it, but the court said there can be no excuses. (Photo: AFP)

Maldives crisis deepens as court orders President Yameen to comply

Dissidents must be released because their trials were politically motivated and flawed, the Supreme Court said in a statement.

05 Feb 2018 8:53 AM

The reinstatement of the dozen legislators gave the opposition a majority in the 85-member assembly, and it can now potentially impeach Yameen. (Photo: AP)

Maldives: Political crisis deepens as govt warns SC against impeachment

The tiny tourist archipelago has been plunged into a political crisis pitting the country's top court against President Yameen.

04 Feb 2018 6:16 PM

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