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The Latest Breaking News from Maldives

Maldives ‘requests’ India to withdraw military personnnel

Kiren Rijiju met new Maldivian President Muizzu and reiterated India's commitment to strengthen ties. India's 'Neighbourhood First Policy' was underscored. Rijiju also visited a 4,000 social housing units project and attended an inaugural reception hosted by Muizzu.

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New Maldives president promises to expel foreign military personnel

Mohamed Muizzu, who is seen as pro-China, campaigned on a promise to evict Indian troops from the country.

Al Jazeera

Kiren Rijiju arrives in Male to attend Mohamed Muizzu’s swearing-in ceremony

The Maldives’s President-elect Mr. Muizzu won a fiercely contested election in September, garnering 54% of the votes in the poll run-off.

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to represent India at Maldives President's oath-taking ceremony

India's Union Minister of Earth Sciences Kiren Rijiju to represent India at Maldivian President-elect Muizzu's oath-taking ceremony. PM Modi's "SAGAR" and "Neighbourhood First Policy" make Maldives India's principal maritime neighbour in IOR.

The Hindu

Which islands will become uninhabitable due to climate change first?

Climate change is raising sea levels, and many low-lying islands are at risk. But determining which communities will be first to leave is impossible to answer.

LiveScience

IndiGo resumes Hyderabad-Maldives flights as demand soars

IndiGo Airlines now offers direct flights between Hyderabad and Maldives, departing from the city thrice a week.

The Hindu

For the first time, breeding nests of crab-plovers spotted at Great Vedaranyam Swamp

Crab-plover, a shore bird that lays eggs in self-excavated burrows, may soon be a resident species of the Indian subcontinent. Five burrow nests were found in an islet near Siruthalaikkadu of Great Vedaranyam Swamp, Tamil Nadu. Researchers found the species was initially believed to only breed in African eastern coast,…

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WHO Southeast Asia members to meet to nominate its regional director, to discuss health issues

Session to also discuss ways to rein in cardiovascular diseases, end neglected tropical diseases and ensure regional health security

The Hindu

Vasan demands more patrolling by Indian Coast Guard to protect T.N. fishermen

Tamil Maanila Congress president G.K. Vasan appeals to State and Union governments to take measures to secure the release of 12 fishermen from Thoothukudi district arrested by Maldives authorities. He urges Indian Coast Guard to strengthen patrolling to protect TN fishermen from frequent arrests by Sri Lankan authorities and mid-sea…

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CM Stalin asks Centre to secure release of 12 T.N. fishermen detained by Maldivian Coast Guard

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin requests Union Minister Jaishankar to intervene in release of 12 TN fishermen detained by Maldives Coast Guard. Requested to take up matter via diplomatic channels to secure release of fishermen.

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Kanimozhi, Annamalai seek Jaishankar’s intervention for release of T.N. fishermen detained at the Maldives

MP K. Kanimozhi and TN BJP president K. Annamalai wrote to Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar to secure release of 12 TN fishermen arrested by Maldivian authorities. Kanimozhi requested Jaishankar to release fishermen and boat at earliest. Annamalai highlighted arrest and requested swift repatriation. He thanked Jaishankar for support…

The Hindu

The curious case of Seven’s voice artwork, ABC licks wounds after defamation loss

The work created for SBS voice portal used during 7Plus referendum coverage. Plus: Courier Mail goes rosy over newsreader’s wedding proposal

The Guardian - AU

Bangladesh line up Socceroos clash in Melbourne

Bangladesh have beaten the Maldives in the 2026 World Cup Asian Zone qualifying first round to join Australia's group in the second stage.

AAP

New ‘premium’ airline promises flights with all lie-flat seats to the Maldives

New planes and more routes on the way for ‘world’s first premium leisure airline’

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The Maldives, the evolution of a democracy

Though at the people’s level, a positive mindset prevails towards India, for India, the next phase of regional diplomacy may be complex after the result of the Maldivian presidential election

The Hindu

India looking to engage with the new Maldives govt. on all issues, says MEA

MEA sidesteps Muizzu threat to remove Indian military personnel from Maldives

The Independent UK

Maldives president-elect says he's committed to removing the Indian military from the archipelago

The president-elect of the Maldives says he's sticking to his campaign promise to remove Indian military personnel stationed in the archipelago state, promising he will initiate the process

Al Jazeera

‘Music to Beijing’s ears’: Has China won the Maldives presidency?

Mohamed Muizzu’s election win is a setback for India, a boost for China and a sign of tensions in Indian Ocean region.

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Change in the Maldives: On the new leader, Mohamed Muizzu

With a new President in the Maldives, New Delhi must avoid the impression that it has favourites within the Maldivian polity

The Hindu

AFC Cup | Mohun Bagan Super Giant takes on Maziya

Mohun Bagan Super Giant, reigning ISL champion, looks to switch to AFC Cup relying on attack & defence efficiency. Maziya S&RC, Maldives Super Cup winner, presents strong credentials. Both teams depend on form & merit of international recruits. Winner of group progresses to inter-zone semifinals. Keen contest as sides look…

The Independent UK

Jailed Maldives' ex-president transferred to house arrest after his party candidate wins presidency

Jailed former Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has been transferred from prison to house arrest, fulfilling the campaign promise of his party candidate who won the presidential election runoff

Al Jazeera

Who is Mohamed Muizzu, Maldives’s pro-China president-elect?

The opposition candidate beats the incumbent, President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, who is considered pro-India.

Al Jazeera

Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives election in victory for pro-China camp

Incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih concedes defeat shortly before midnight after Muizzu wins 54 percent of the vote.

Al Jazeera

Fate of India ties, democracy in balance as Maldives votes in run-off

Voters in the Maldives choose their next president in a run-off election closely watched by China and India.

The Guardian - UK

Maldives election run-off pitched as fork in the road between India and China

Pro-China presidential candidate Mohamed Muizzu accuses incumbent Mohamed Solih of allowing traditional patron India too much influence

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