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Maldives Supreme Court bars jailed ex-president from taking part in presidential poll

Abdullah Shahid praises India for supplying COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines to world

  • 2021-07-23 15:38:27

The Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA) Director-General TCA Raghavan also expressed that It is an honour for the Indian Council of Worl...

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Member of Maldives opposition arrested in a drug bust

  • 2020-10-14 17:18:21

The parties PPM and PNC, are currently leading the #IndiaOut sentiment in the Maldives. The parties jointly have 8 members in the 87 members...

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Long shadow of China recede over Maldives as Yameen's legacy becomes distant past

  • 2020-10-01 11:38:57

Yameen era from 2013 to 2018 witnessed the rise of radicalised elements within Maldivian society as street gangs and ultra-religious element...

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In Ramzan, India gifts 600 tonnes of essential food items to Maldives

  • 2020-05-10 18:55:37

Indias gift comes even as the country observes Ramzan. The package includes 200 tonnes of rice, 140 tonnes of wheat flour, 120 tonnes of yel...

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In Ramzan, India gifts 600 tonnes of essential food items to Maldives

  • 2020-05-10 18:55:37

Indias gift comes even as the country observes Ramzan. The package includes 200 tonnes of rice, 140 tonnes of wheat flour, 120 tonnes of yel...

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Maldives sees rapid spike in coronavirus patients

  • 2020-05-09 22:15:42

Official figures on Saturday showed 766 cases, including 743 that are still active. Three people have died so far.

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Maldives reports its first coronavirus death

  • 2020-04-30 11:08:41

The victim was an 83-year-old woman from the capital Male.

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First local citizen tests positive for COVID-19 in Maldives

  • 2020-03-28 15:27:39

The country is currently under a state of public health emergency

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Kulhudhuffushi crosses 10,000 resident mark, becomes Maldives' fourth city

  • 2020-01-07 11:57:03

Kulhuduffushi was declared a city on January 1, 2020 The economic capital of Northern Maldives, Kulhudhufushi is known as the heart of the ...

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Maldives' rising militancy problem: Government trying to repatriate orphans from Syria

  • 2019-12-24 22:57:06

In the last few years, at least 200 young men left the Maldives for Syria.

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Maldives court gives former president Yameen 5-year prison term for money laundering

  • 2019-11-28 16:17:57

The court also slapped a fine of $5 million on Yameen, who is under arrest, Judge Ali Rasheed said

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Maldives police arrest ex-vice president Ahmed Adeeb after India denies entry

  • 2019-08-03 22:26:29

An Indian port official in Thoothukudi said Adeeb had been sent back to the Maldives late on Friday on a boat escorted by a coast guard vess...

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Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen pleads not guilty to charges of money laundering

  • 2019-07-22 06:42:22

Yameen, who unexpectedly lost an election last year, was arrested in February. 

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Important for world community to come together to fight challenge of terrorism and radicalisation: PM Modi

  • 2019-06-08 19:37:41

PM Modi also held bilateral talks with countrys President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

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Former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed makes comeback with landslide win

  • 2019-04-07 09:53:11

Ex-president Mohamed Nasheed, 51, was set for a dramatic return to the top of the national parliament, with his Maldivian Democratic Party h...

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Maldives ex-leader Abdulla Yameen makes comeback in landmark vote

  • 2019-04-06 15:03:29

Former president Yameen is not a candidate, but his Progressive Party of Maldives is seen as the main challenger to the MDP.  

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As Maldives heads for polls today President Solih hopes for majority to probe China deals

  • 2019-04-06 07:41:54

The Jumhooree Party and Yameens Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) are both campaigning on a nationalist, religious platform.

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Will remain sensitive towards India's security, strategic concerns: Maldives

  • 2019-03-18 18:05:10

The Maldivian leaders also expressed commitment to support Indias efforts to combat terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, and crim...

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Sushma Swaraj arrives in Maldives for two-day visit

  • 2019-03-17 16:51:03

Sources said the Maldives was aware of Indian governments limitations due to the election code of conduct and that Swarajs visit will be to ...

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Maldives former President Abdulla Yameen's top aide charged with embezzlement

  • 2019-02-17 22:03:10

The charges against high-profile former justice minister Azima Shakoor come days after Yameen was hit with his own indictment on graft charg...

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