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Maldives launches Favara-UPI payment service with India

Maldives has launched real-time fund transfers to India using UPI. This integration connects Maldives' Favara system with India's popular payment platform. Individuals can now send money instantly to UPI-enabled accounts in India. This initiative strengthens digital financial connectivity and bilateral economic cooperation. Future phases will introduce more cross-border payment solutions.

The Economic Times

Devastated parents of British girl killed on Maldives school trip sue after two years without justice

Parents pay tribute to “full of love” daughter Jenna Chan, who was killed on a school trip nearly two years ago. James C. Reynolds reports

The Independent UK

Mideast war hits Centara hotels in Dubai and Japan

While Thailand and the Maldives remain popular destinations, hotels in Dubai and Japan have been struck by geopolitical conflicts, prompting softer performance in the second quarter, according to Centara Hotels and Resorts.

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India's Luxury Resort Districts: Which Ones Are Worth the Price and Which Are Overrated

Coorg, Karnataka: Worth Every RupeeCoorg earns its premium pricing because the district itself does the work. The coffee estates are real, the mist arrives without being arranged, and the better resorts, Orange County and Amanvana among them, are built into the terrain rather than imposed on it. A stay at…

Times Life

India extends grant support to Maldives for fitness centres across 42 islands

In an effort to promote healthier lifestyles, India will furnish fitness centers on forty-two islands in the Maldives with essential equipment. This project aims to improve fitness accessibility for diverse communities, particularly focusing on women, girls, and youth. Part of India's High Impact Community Development Project, it encourages community-driven initiatives…

The Economic Times

While commercial ships and oil tankers struggled to get by, this Soviet-born billionaire’s $300 million superyacht left Dubai and cruised through the Strait of Hormuz on a 2,000-mile journey to the Maldives

Motor Yacht A, under the ownership of billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, recently traversed the Strait of Hormuz amidst increased military tensions that have prompted commercial vessels to postpone their voyages. Following the imposition of Western sanctions after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Melnichenko relocated his assets to the Gulf, particularly after his…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia's 90-island Red Sea project is being called the 'Maldives of the Middle East'; know why

For decades, the conversation around high-end beach holidays has been dominated by a familiar collection of destinations. The Maldives, parts of the Caribbean and a handful of Indian Ocean islands have become shorthand for turquoise water, private villas and secluded escapes. Saudi Arabia is now attempting to enter that conversation…

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'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.

Euronews

How Manta Rays Use Magnetic Fields to Navigate the Ocean and What Marine Research Reveals

The Animal That Reads the EarthA reef manta ray tagged off the Maldives in 2015 travelled over 1,100 kilometres in a single migratory leg, crossing open water with no reef, no current marker, and no detectable landmark to guide it. It arrived where it was going. Researchers at the Marine…

Times Life

Planning a Trip to Lakshadweep: Permits, Ferries, Budget, and Whether the Islands Are Worth It

The Permit Problem Nobody Warns You AboutForeign nationals need an entry permit to visit Lakshadweep, and so do Indian citizens, though the process differs. Indians travelling to most islands need a permit issued by the Lakshadweep Administration, and the catch is that independent travellers cannot get one on their own.…

Times Life

Fashion influencer has 150 handbag collection stolen from London home

Susanna Lau said that she went from ‘being the bag lady to being bagless’ after her home was robbed while she was on a trip to the Maldives

Evening Standard

These are the world’s most expensive holiday destinations to visit in 2026

From Antarctica to the Maldives, these bucket list holiday hotspots will set you back a pretty penny.

Euronews

Maldivian wisdom of the day on exploitation, injustice: The rat gnaws into the young coconut, the bat drinks the water

Somebody does the work and someone else reaps the benefit. This is the crux of this old Maldivian saying, explained through imagery of vegetation. In the Maldives, the coconut palm is not merely vegetation; it is the historic spine of island survival. For centuries, every single part of the tree…

The Times of India

New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives

The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands.

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Rediscover the Art of Gathering with the Luxury Group by Marriott International

SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Luxury Group by Marriott International is launching the third edition of its Luxury Dining Series, offering curated culinary journeys under the theme "Across the Table". From August to October, the series will take place at luxury hotels including JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald…

The Economic Times

India sends measles vaccines, medical supplies to Maldives amid rising cases

India has provided 20,000 measles vaccine doses and three tonnes of medical supplies to the Maldives. This assistance aims to address increasing measles cases and boost immunisation coverage. The Maldives expressed gratitude for the timely support, highlighting strong bilateral ties. This action reinforces India's commitment as a regional first responder…

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41 Smooth Criminals Who Could Probably Change The World If They Decided To Do Good Instead

If you want to be a criminal, you have to be smart. Otherwise, you’ll just get caught and spend the rest of your life behind bars. The lawbreakers from this online thread certainly qualify for the “Smartest criminal of the year” award, so, check out the stories about the criminal…

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Why Shashi Tharoor Suddenly Praised Modi’s Maldives Move

Diplomacy is often imagined as loud speeches, tense negotiations, and political power games. But sometimes, the strongest message is delivered without demanding anything in return. That is exactly what happened between India and the Maldives. At a time when relations were strained and political slogans openly targeted India, one unexpected…

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The Independent UK

Bodies of four divers killed in Maldives cave accident are returned to Italy

The Italian divers vanished on May 14 while exploring a cave about 50 meters (160 feet) deep

The Guardian - US

‘If something goes wrong, you can’t simply surface’: Maldives tragedy shines light on dangers of cave diving

Experts warn about the risks of cave diving without proper training, planning and specialised equipment after deaths in Vaavu atoll

Evening Standard

London heatwave LIVE: Temperatures hit 35C in capital as train services go into meltdown

The all-time May temperature high was broken for the second day in a row at Kew Gardens, according to the Met Office

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Rescue Team Shares First Pictures Inside Maldives Cave Offering Chilling Glimpse Of Site Where Divers’ Mission Ended

“Netflix is already writing a script,” a netizen remarked after the images were released.

The Independent UK

First pictures of Maldives deep-sea cave where Italian divers died

The pictures show the dark and difficult conditions in the Maldives’ cave where five divers died

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The 10 Smallest Countries In The World, And The Mind-Blowing Facts Behind Each One

What is the smallest country in the world? From Vatican City's 800 residents to Nauru's phosphate boom and bust, here are 10 tiny nations with extraordinary stories.

International Business Times UK

Maldives Diving Tragedy: GoPro Cameras Could Reveal Divers' Final Moments Inside Underwater Cave

Recovery teams found GoPro cameras and dive gear alongside the bodies of five experienced Italian divers.

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