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.

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.

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.