The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

India allows limited exports of essential commodities to Maldives amid rising Chinese influence, exempting restrictions for 2024/25.

Escape to luxury on Helengeli Island in the Maldives, surrounded by healthy corals, sea turtles, and reef sharks.

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.

Both the Western Indian Ocean and the Northern Indian Ocean have become active geographies again

Maldives President boosts defence forces, deploys drones, emphasizes sovereignty, and reviews agreements with India.

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 13, 2024

The two countries agreed to a withdrawal of 89 Indian soldiers and their support staff from the nation by May 10.

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.