BEIJING: China pledged on Thursday to extend funding for infrastructure in the Maldives, after it upgraded ties with the strategic Indian Ocean archipelago. With Beijing and New Delhi tussling for …
Spat between India and the Maldives: Way Forward?
Respecting Maldives’ sovereign rights, the Government of India has refrained from making any official reaction to the new administration’s policy decisions.
India bridles at China’s growing presence in South Asia
Besides highlighting the nationalist mood in India, the saga points to a growing strain in the long and historically close relationship between India and the Maldives, which is home to 400,000 people.
Lakshadweep: Can it beat Maldives in the battle of tropical paradises?
Lakshadweep, a tropical archipelago located west of Kochi, has gained attention with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit and a viral snorkelling picture. With 36 islands, 10 open for tourism, …
Soneva CEO Hopes For Resolution To India-Maldives Dispute: India Report
Also, it coincides with a recent diplomatic stand-off with the Maldives. Cygnett Hotels and Resorts Expands in Jaipur Cygnett Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of a new property in Jaipur, …
Maldives upgrades ties with China amid pivot from India
China and the Maldives upgraded their relationship on Wednesday during newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to Beijing, following a campaign in which he cast China’s regional …
Modi’s beach visit to a remote Indian archipelago rakes up a storm in the Maldives
The relationship between India and the Maldives is facing challenges after officials in the tiny island nation made derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s posts that promoted the pr …
‘Affordable and underrated’ island gives the Maldives a run for its money
However, a lesser-ventured spot in the third-largest ocean gives these familiar favourites a run for their money. Located just off the coast of east-central Africa, Zanzibar is surging in popularity …
Social media uproar may cost the Maldives millions, as feud with India intensifies
Social media posts by Maldivian officials may cost the country millions in tourism revenue, as calls by Indian travelers to boycott the island nation intensify. “We are seeing a 40% drop in bookings over the last two days,
India summons Maldives envoy over ministers’ remarks
India summoned the high commissioner of Maldives after a row broke out over derogatory posts made by three officials about PM Narendra Modi. The deputy ministers, who have been suspended, called Mr Modi a “clown”,