Tag: Maldives
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India announces $1.4 billion financial assistance to Maldives
The two sides signed four pacts on facilitation of visa arrangements, cultural cooperation, cooperation to improve the ecosystem for agribusiness and cooperation in the field of information and communications technology and electronics.
December 18, 2018 -
India announces $1.4 billion financial assistance to Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced a financial assistance of $1.4 billion in the form of budgetary support, currency swap and concessional lines of credit to the Maldives as the new regime in the island nation reaffirmed its ‘India-First Policy’.
December 17, 2018 -
Male says no plan to allow Indian military base in Maldives
Maldives government has rejected suggestions that it was planning to allow the establishment of an Indian military base in exchange for financial assistance and other material benefits.
November 30, 2018 -
Maldives reaffirms commitment to ‘India First’ policy
She said that in line with its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, India was ready to fully support the Maldives in its socio-economic development.
November 26, 2018 -
Maldives likely to retain Indian military helicopters after regime change
The Yameen government had asked India to take back the Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters operated by the Indian Navy and Coast Guard crew.
November 19, 2018 -
India, Maldives to be mindful of each other’s concerns
With Maldives coming out of the shadow of China following the defeat of former President Mohamed Nasheed in the recent election, Modi decided to pay his first visit to the country, reflecting the importance India attaches to its ties with the Indian Ocean archipelago.
November 17, 2018 -
PM Modi attends swearing-in ceremony of new Maldives President
Following his victory in the Maldives presidential election in September, Solih invited Modi to attend his swearing-in ceremony during a telephonic conversation.
November 17, 2018 -
The Great Game continues
PM Modi is coming to Maldives after over three years of the earlier cancelled visit of 2015. A lot of ground will now have to be covered and without any further time to lose.
November 17, 2018 -
The Muraka: World’s first underwater hotel opens in Maldives
At Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, The Muraka is welcoming guests to dive into in an experience both above and below the surface of the Indian Ocean.
November 15, 2018 -
Ex-Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed set to return from exile
Nasheed, the first democratically elected President of the country, was forced to resign in 2012 and was sentenced three years later for the illegal detention of a judge.
November 1, 2018 -
Maldives court suspends jail term for ex-President Mohamed Nasheed
Nasheed had said he will return to the Maldives on November 1.
October 30, 2018 -
India confident will of people shall prevail in Maldives
The spokesperson pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently spoken to Maldives President-elect Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and offered his personal congratulations.
October 18, 2018 -
A new role for Yogi?
Now that the Supreme Court has paved the way for the Ayodhya case hearing to resume on October 29, the BJP grapevine is buzzing with speculation that UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath may be asked to launch a Ram Mandir movement 2.0 to build momentum for an early favourable judgement on the vexed mosque-temple dispute. …
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October 3, 2018 -
Democracy’s triumph
It has been a resounding voice from Male, and the message of the ballot box is as profoundly critical for Maldives as it is for China. No less important than the impending change of guard has been the spectacular triumph of democracy. Seldom has the anti-incumbency factor been so pronounced as it has been in …
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September 28, 2018 -
Modi congratulates Solih on poll victory, leaders to work together
The PM conveyed his good wishes for the strengthening of democracy, peace and prosperity in the Maldives under Solih’s leadership, the External Affairs Ministry said.
September 25, 2018 -
Opposition leader Solih wins Maldives presidential poll; India hails victory
Results released by the Elections Commission in Maldives early Monday morning showed Solih had secured 58.3 per cent of the popular vote.
September 24, 2018 -
Maldives strongman Yameen seeks second term amid rigging fears
Voting was extended in the Maldives presidential election Sunday amid technical glitches, after police raided the opposition's campaign headquarters, fuelling fears of rigging in favour of China-friendly incumbent President Abdulla Yameen.
September 23, 2018