The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 23, 2024.

Maldives President shifts from anti-India stance, seeks debt relief, and emphasizes India as closest ally.

On March 1, Maldives came a tad closer to India with the launch of Manta Air’s direct commercial flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International airport to Dhaalu airport in the pristine island nation. It was welcomed by the Indian Hhigh Ccommission’s first secretary Kiran Khatri among other officials. 

Defence deal signed by islands’ pro-Beijing president has ignited a row with powerful neighbour and benefactor

India inaugurates new naval base near Maldives to enhance maritime security and counter Chinese influence in the region.

The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian troops deployed in the small but strategically-placed archipelago to leave, officials said Tuesday.

Indian Navy strengthens presence near Maldives with new base on Lakshadweep islands to counter China's influence, boost security operations.

From the team of Indian technical personnel arriving in Maldives to replace military troops to a fire that killed 43 people in Dhaka, here is a select list of stories to start the day on March 1, 2024

India-Maldives diplomatic row: External Affairs Ministry confirms that a technical team will replace Indian military troops operating advanced light helicopters and other aircraft for the Maldives, marking a climbdown by New Delhi