India Withdraws First Group of Military Personnel From Maldives
Marking the beginning of the fulfilment of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s pledge to remove foreign military troops from the Maldives,...
Nasheed Favours India Over China for Maldives’ Development Aid, Criticises Chinese Loan Practices
Speaking at the Republic Summit 2024 in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, former President and Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Nasheed...
India Slips in Maldives’ Tourist Source Market Standing
India, previously the primary source of tourists for the Maldives since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, has...
MNDF Addresses Scepticism Over Replacement of Indian Troops
The Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) has moved to mitigate public concern over the replacement of Indian military personnel with...
President Clarifies China Military Deal: Emphasis on Non-lethal Assistance, Training to Bolster Autonomy
In a clarification of the Maldives’ military agreement with China, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu disclosed that the pact primarily encompasses...
India Commissions INS Jatayu in Minicoy Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a move that underscores the growing strategic significance of the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy has officially commissioned...
President Addresses Criticism Over Replacement of Indian Military Personnel With Civilians
In a direct response to mounting criticisms surrounding the replacement of Indian military personnel with civilians, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu...
India Rejects Accusations of Regional Bullying, Highlights Support to Neighbours
India’s foremost diplomat, Dr S Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister, has emphatically denied allegations that the nation acts as a regional...
Troop Withdrawal or Change of Uniform?
In an announcement that sparked both relief and scepticism, the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday revealed that a civilian crew...
Air Ambulance Service Launched; Will Fly Direct to India, Sri Lanka
The government has inaugurated a new air ambulance service, as pledged by President Mohamed Muizzu. This service will employ a...
