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People evacuated from a fire gutted building in the Maldives capital Male on November 10, 2022, await relocation after a major fire swept through cramped living quarters of foreign workers. (Mohamed SHAABIN / AFP)

Fire kills 9 Indians in Maldives capital

Maldivian political parties have criticised conditions for foreign workers

10 Nov 2022 12:41 PM

The ATK Mohun Bagan players celebrate their goal against Bengaluru FC in the AFC Cup group stages at the National Stadium in Male, Maldives on Wednesday. (Photo: Twitter/AFC Cup 2021)

ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC 2-0 in AFC Cup group match

Captain Roy Krishna struck in the 39th minute before Subhasish Bose added another goal in the 46th minute

18 Aug 2021 7:06 PM

Subhasish Bose of ATK Mohun Bagan and former Bengaluru FC player Harmanjot Singh Khabra during a match of the Hero Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium in Goa on December 21, 2020. (PTI Photo)

Bengaluru FC lock horns with ATK Mohun Bagan in an all-India affair

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18 Aug 2021 1:30 PM

Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the evacuation of seven Maldivian nationals from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan. (Photo: File)

Maldives President thanks India for evacuating 7 citizens from coronavirus-hit Wuhan

The virus originated in Wuhan in December last year and has since then spread to various cities around the world.

02 Feb 2020 3:01 PM

'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 6:57 PM

'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

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 7:50 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 was brought to Male, the Maldives' capital, late on Sunday night in a navy ship. Early this morning, he was taken to Dhoonidhoo detention center. (Photo: File)

Maldives sends former Vice Precident Ahmed Adeeb to detention center

India had refused entry to former vice president Ahmed Adeeb on Thursday.

05 Aug 2019 2:49 PM

'There is no such mosque elsewhere in the world like this historical mosque made up of coral,' PM Modi said. (Photo: File)

India will help in conservation of Maldives' Friday Mosque: PM Modi

Maldives' Friday Mosque is a unique place of worship made of coral stones.

09 Jun 2019 2:06 PM

India and the Maldives have agreed to launch a passenger-cum-cargo ferry service between Kerala's Kochi and the Maldivian capital Male via Kulhudhuffushi atoll to strengthen connectivity between the two countries and boost tourism. (Representational Image)

In a first, ferry service to connect India and Maldives

The initiative was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to the Indian Ocean archipelago.

09 Jun 2019 10:51 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 9:46 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

Modi is likely to travel to the Maldives on June 7-8 for his first bilateral visit after assuming office for the second term. (Photo: ANI)

Maldives invites PM designate Narendra Modi to address their Parliament

On Wednesday, all 80 members of the Parliament voted in favour of inviting Indian Prime Minister designate to deliver a speech at the House.

29 May 2019 7:22 PM

Swaraj will also call on President Solih on Monday. (Photo:AP)

Swaraj meets Maldivian Home Minister Imran Abdulla, discusses bilateral ties

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met Maldivian Home Minister Imran Abdulla and discussed steps to continue trade.

18 Mar 2019 2:53 PM

The court agreed to a prosecution request to detain Yameen who was charged last week with laundering nearly $1.5 million. (File Photo)

Maldives court orders arrest of former president Abdulla Yameen

Maldivian authorities on Monday ordered the arrest of former strongman president Abdulla Yameen over money laundering charges.

18 Feb 2019 6:08 PM

'Former Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen tried to play India against China as a puppet master but we know the importance of India as an ally which has always come to the aid of Maldives,' Shahid said. (Photo: File)

Yameen had tried to play India against China as 'puppet master': Maldives minister

Maldives knows importance of India as it was an 'important' partner, said Shahid who was on his first visit to India as foreign minister.

27 Nov 2018 1:49 PM

Yameen’s spokesman Ibrahim Muaz Ali denied any wrongdoing, saying that Yameen maintained a separate account to receive election campaign funding. (Photo: PTI | File)

Outgoing Maldives president ‘received USD 1.5 million’: reports

The allegations that two cash deposits were made into a private account in Yameen’s name came to light after local media reported.

03 Oct 2018 1:22 PM

Under the emergency, Yameen administration arrested former president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the chief justice, another Supreme Court judge and a Supreme Court administrator on allegations of attempting to overthrow the government. (Photo: PTI)

'Licence for repression' ends: Maldives prez lifts state of emergency after 45 days

Yameen imposed emergency on Feb 5 after a SC ruling quashed convictions against 9 oppn leaders, ordered his govt to free the ones in jail.

22 Mar 2018 2:42 PM

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