President Mohamed Muizzu says Indian forces to leave Maldives by March 10
Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu on Monday informed the country's Parliament that the first group of Indian troops will move out of the nation before March 10 and the rest by May 10.
India to withdraw all troops from Maldives by May 10
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid ongoing tension between India and the Maldives, both nations held a second meeting of the High-Level Core Group in New Delhi on Friday where the Indian government agreed to withdraw troops from all three platforms of Male.
'Apologise to PM Modi': Maldives opposition leader to President Mohamed Muizzu
Male/IBNS: A Maldives opposition party leader, Qasim Ibrahim, has urged Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu to formally apologise to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu greeted India on Republic Day and said the two countries share a bond nurtured by centuries of friendship, mutual respect, and a deep sense of kinship.
New Delhi/IBNS: A 14-year-old Maldivian boy died on Saturday amid allegations that President Mohamed Muizzu denied permission to his family for the use of an Indian Dornier aircraft that could have potentially saved his life if airlifted on time, local media reported.
India, Maldives dwell upon 'mutually workable solution': MEA amid strained diplomatic relations
New Delhi/IBNS: India and Maldives dwelled upon a "mutually workable solution" for the continued operation of Indian aviation platforms to provide humanitarian service to the people of Maldives, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.
Jaishankar's response amid India-Maldives row after Muizzu's 'don't bully us' remark
Nagpur: Amid the diplomatic dispute between India and Maldives, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has emphasised that there is no guarantee that every country will consistently back India and that politics will always play a role, media reports said.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a March 15 deadline for India to withdraw its military personnel from the country, an episode that may further escalate tension between the two nations.
'Doesn’t give you the licence to bully us': Maldives President Muizzu amid row with India
Male: Following his five-day trip to China, President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday said that no nation has the authority to "bully" the island nation, media reports said.
Amid strained ties with India, Maldives upgrades relationship with China; signs 20 'key' agreements
Amid a strained relationship with India, Maldives Wednesday upgraded its relationship with China during its newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu's first state visit to Beijing.
New Delhi/IBNS: As India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep Islands as a tourist destination, the government plans to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands to facilitate both military and commercial aircraft, media reports said.
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.