How Sardar Patel's foresight prevented Pakistan from conquering Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep has been ruling the headlines since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the archipelago last week, and the diplomatic spat after three Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments against the PM for highlighting the serene beaches of the islands.
MP Eva Abdulla feels it is important for Maldives govt to issue formal apology to India
Maldivian Member of Parliament (MP) and former deputy speaker Eva Abdulla has said it is important for Maldives to issue a formal apology to the Indian people for the derogatory remarks made against PM Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep.
New Delhi/IBNS: Two opposition MPs of Maldives have demanded the sacking of President Mohamed Muizzu amid the ongoing controversy over critical comments made by the country's ministers against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, media reports said.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Maldivian envoy to India Ibrahim Shaheeb on Monday and conveyed strong concern over remarks posted on social media against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Maldives govt suspends three ministers over derogatory remarks against Narendra Modi
The Maldivian government on Sunday suspended three ministers for their alleged derogatory remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi which triggered a row between the two nations.
Mumbai: Indian celebrities, who have loved and promoted Maldives as their favourite tourist destination, took to social media on Sunday, expressing their eagerness to explore the vast coastline of India and holiday at the country’s own pristine beaches.
Male: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed strongly criticized the disparaging remarks made by a Maldivian minister regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst a controversy ignited by the minister's ridicule of PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.
New Delhi/IBNS: 'Boycott Maldives' is trending on social media following a tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pictorial visit to the Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago with white sandy beaches, coral reefs and turquoise waters that can rival the island nation witnessing a huge inflow of Indian tourists.
Mohamed Muizzu, new president of Maldives, asks India to withdraw military presence
Male: A day after his inauguration, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's office, on Saturday, officially requested the withdrawal of India's military presence from the country, media reports said.
In the brief history of the Maldives’ democracy, no president was re-elected for a second term. The opposition candidate, Mohamed Muizzu, won the presidential runoff election held on September 30 and will soon form a new government.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates new Maldives PM Mohamed Muizzu
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated his newly-elected Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
New Delhi: The Second Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, Countering Violent Extremism and De-Radicalisation between Maldives and India was held in Male’ on Monday where both sides pledged to further strengthen cooperation and shared their experiences in combating terrorism.
Maldives hosts 7th Deputy NSA level meeting of Colombo Security Conclave
New Delhi: The 7th Deputy NSA level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) was hosted by Maldives on Wednesday.
India, Maldives sign MoU during Abdulla Shahid's visit
New Delhi: A number of significant Memorandums of Understanding were exchanged between Maldives and India in various fields, expanding the cooperation between two countries at a ceremony held recently in New Delhi.
Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid to visit India today
New Delhi: Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives will be in India on an official visit on 11-12 July 2023.