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Indian tourists boost cash registers in Maldives

Foreign minister Jaishankar begins two-day visit to India’s south-western maritime neighbour

21 Feb 2021 4:19 AM

India announced a $500 million package to fund a project in the Maldives. (PTI Photo)

India extends $500 million aid to Maldives to restrict Chinese moves

Jaishankar said the plan linking Male to islands of Villingili, Gulhifahu will be the largest civilian infrastructure project in Maldives

14 Aug 2020 9:24 AM

Indian ship INS Kesari departs for the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar and the Comoros to provide food items, COVID-related medicines and medical assistance teams, as part of India's Mission Sagar on Sunday, May 10, 2020. (PTI)

Mission Sagar: India rushes Covid aid to Indian Ocean islands

Ship despatched with medical teams, Covid drugs, says 'first responder' India

11 May 2020 10:21 AM

INS Jalashwa berthed at Kochi port on Sunday. (DC Photo)

Operation Samudra Setu: Naval ship reaches Kochi with 698 repatriated Indians

Passengers with Covid 19 symptoms are being disembarked first followed by others in small groups

10 May 2020 11:59 AM

'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

Kapil Sharma and Priyanka Chopra. (Photo: Instagram)

Kapil Sharma chooses this between Rs 2 cr or six hot girls in Maldives; watch viral video

Priyanka Chopra, who is currently busy promoting her next 'The Sky Is Pink' has recently made an appearance on TKSS.

30 Sep 2019 3:57 PM

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is famous for using bizarre words in his speeches and tweets. (Photo: Twitter/ Shashi Tharoor)

Shashi Tharoor's 'kerfuffle' tweet on holiday photos creates fuss on social media

This is not the first time that Shashi Tharoor has introduced his followers to such obscure words.

10 Sep 2019 3:37 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

A point of order was immediately raised by India and a strong rebuttal was given by Harviansh Singh. (Photo: screengrab/rajje.mv)

Heated exchange between delegates of India, Pakistan as Kashmir issue raised in Maldives

The heated exchange of words took place at the 4th South Asian Speakers’ Summit in the Maldives.

01 Sep 2019 10:17 PM

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi. (Photo: Instagram)

Neha Dhupia enjoys holidays with Angad Bedi in Maldives; see pics

Neha shared some pictures from her vacation on Instagram in which she is slaying in a bikini.

26 Aug 2019 2:03 PM

Maldives on Wednesday showed support for India's decision to repeal Article 370. (Photot: ANI)

Maldives supports India's decision on Article 370

'It is the right of every sovereign nation to amend their laws as required,' says Maldives government.

07 Aug 2019 8:04 PM

Ahmed Adeeb, 37, became the youngest vice-president of the island country in 2015. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Maldives former VP deported who was detained for illegally entering India

Ghafoor was planning to seek political asylum in India, citing threat to his life in Maldives where he faces trials in corruption cases.

03 Aug 2019 11:17 AM

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar, on reports of Adeeb's arrest, said, ‘We are trying to ascertain the veracity of the reports. We will contact their government and find out if these reports are true.’ (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Ex-Maldives VP Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor reaches India via sea, quizzed by central agencies

‘Dignitary who arrived on a vessel cannot de-board now since there was no information about him coming to India,’ top district police said.

01 Aug 2019 6:56 PM

Gone with the wind: Mandira Bedi's hot pictures prove that age is just a number; see

At the age of 47, Mandira is indeed setting a new example of hotness.

30 Jul 2019 4:00 PM

Shah Rukh Khan chills with family on yacht in Maldives. (Photo: Instagram)

Video: Shah Rukh Khan chills with family on yacht in Maldives; watch

Shah Rukh managed to take out some time to enjoy with his family and share the moment with his fans.

22 Jul 2019 4:06 PM

"Hoping to see Maldives on the map soon," Tendulkar tweeted. (Photo: Debashish Dey)

PM Modi receives compliment from Sachin Tendulkar for promoting cricket

His remarks come after PM's gesture of gifting a cricket bat signed by the Indian team to Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih

12 Jun 2019 10:45 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

After Maldives, Prime Minister Modi will stopover in Sri Lanka. (Photo: ANI)

'Neighbourhood first' policy to drive PM Modi's visits to Sri Lanka, Maldives

It will be his first diplomatic overseas visit after coming to power for the second term.

08 Jun 2019 12:09 PM

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