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Tug of war continues between India, Maldives over presence of Indian soldiers

There are 24 Indian military personnel managing a chopper, 25 managing a Dornier and 26 managing a second Dornier in the Maldives. In addition, there are two more for maintenance and engineering.

published on : 6th December 2023
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Maldives' new leader Muizzu faces political rift days after taking power

Yameen loyalists accused Muizzu of seeking to hijack the leadership of their Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM), and the former president will now form his own party.

published on : 25th November 2023
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New Maldives President Muizzu formally asks India to withdraw military personnel from his country 

Muizzu's request came when India's Union Minister Kiren Rejiju paid a courtesy call on the new president at the latter's office, the Maldivian President's Office said in a press release.

published on : 18th November 2023
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Maldives upholds Rs 2.28 crore penalty against TN vessel owner

The coastguard of Maldives National Defence Force seized Tharuvaikulam fishing vessel named 'Holy Spirit' on October 22, with 12 fishermen onboard, for allegedly entering the Maldivian maritime zone.

published on : 16th November 2023
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Kiren Rijiju to represent India at swearing-in of Maldives President Muizzu

Muizzu, the pro-China president-elect of Maldives, defeated incumbent president Ibrahim Solih on September 30, winning marginally by nearly 54 percent of the votes.

published on : 15th November 2023
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Mohamed Muizzu, to be sworn in as Maldivian president, vows to expel Indian troops, says will not allow China, any other nation to replace them

Muizzu's election success in September hinged on a sustained campaign against India's outsized political and economic clout in the Maldives, and specifically his pledge to eject Indian forces.

published on : 15th November 2023
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Set sail for Singapore, Maldives from next year

Considered to be one of the preferred ports for international cruises because of the presence of United Nations heritage sites, Chennai received more than 90,000 tourists in 2022-23.

published on : 10th November 2023
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CM will interfere if centre fails to retrieve Tharuvaikulam fishers' vessel

Addressing reporters, he said the Tharuvaikulam fishermen, who were arrested by the Maldivian authorities, recently attended an inquiry related to the appeal petition filed by the vessel owner.

published on : 9th November 2023
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Modi must get penalty waiver for fishers held by Maldives: CM

Stalin said the Maldives authorities directed that the penalty should be paid within 30 days and the boats would be detained until the fine is paid.  

published on : 7th November 2023
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CM Stalin urges Centre to bring back Tharuvaikulam fishermen, their vessels

Chief Minister MK Stalin has already urged the centre to intervene in the matter.

published on : 5th November 2023
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Rs 2.2-cr fine: TN fishers seek help to get back boats

The Indian government has been focussing on repatriating us, but we need the vessel back, or we will lose our jobs.

published on : 4th November 2023
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Tharuvaikulam fishers seek govt help to pay Rs 2.27 crore penalty imposed by Maldivian authorities

An official note from the Maldivian govt said there was no evidence of unruly weather at sea on October 19, to corroborate the fishermen's claim that the vessel drifted into the country's territory.

published on : 3rd November 2023
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Two Indian workers killed in explosion in Maldives

Preliminary investigative findings show the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder near Kamunudhoo's fish market, a police spokesperson was quoted as saying.

published on : 22nd October 2023
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Maldives President meets Indian envoy, hopes to boost ties based on 'respect for sovereignty'

The Indian High Commissioner was the third envoy the Maldivian President met on Wednesday after the British High Commissioner and the Chinese Ambassador.

published on : 5th October 2023
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On Day 1, Muizzu says will remove all ‘foreign militaries’ from Maldives

Muizzu is known to have strong leanings towards China, like his mentor and former President Abdulla Yameen.

published on : 4th October 2023
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Maldives president-elect says he's committed to removing Indian military from the archipelago

Muiz's main campaign theme was about an alleged threat to the Maldives' sovereignty by some Indian military personnel on an island, part of the party's yearslong “India out” strategy.

published on : 3rd October 2023
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The President-elect of Maldives is pro-China but antagonising India will come with a price

Incoming president Muizzu is expected to steer Male towards China-centric trade relations, but that cannot come at the cost of burning bridges with its historical ally, New Delhi.

published on : 3rd October 2023
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With Pro-China leader Mohammed Muizzu as Maldives President, India to wait and watch 

Considering the inclination of Muizzu towards China, speculation is rife that all the diplomatic and political clout that India exercised in Maldives will now be a thing of the past.

published on : 2nd October 2023
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Pro-China Opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz headed to victory in Maldives presidential runoff

The election has turned into a virtual referendum on which regional power — India or China — will have the biggest influence in the Indian Ocean archipelago nation.

published on : 30th September 2023
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Maldivians vote in a runoff presidential election that will decide whether India or China holds sway

Neither the main opposition candidate Mohamed Muiz nor incumbent President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih got more than 50% in the first round of voting earlier in September, triggering a runoff election.

published on : 30th September 2023
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