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Maldives Signs China Defence Deal As India Prepares Exit

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.

International Business Times

Indian Navy to open strategic base near Maldives

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

The Hindu

Morning Digest | First technical team from India arrives in Maldives; Massive fire kills 43 in Dhaka, and more

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

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First technical team from India arrives in Maldives

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

The Hindu

Indian civilian team reaches Maldives to replace Indian military personnel manning 3 aviation platforms

It is learnt that the Indian military personnel are expected to be replaced by civilians who have expertise in operating the three platforms.

The Hindu

India, Maldives & Sri Lanka’s ‘Dosti-16’ kicks off in Maldives

Exercise ‘Dosti’ focuses on regional cooperation in areas such as search and rescue, medical evacuations, countering piracy, pollution response, as well as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts.

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Centre to focus on promoting Lakshadweep, domestic islands but keen on not ‘overcrowding’

Lakshadweep tourism: Union Ministry of Tourism focuses on sustainable tourism development in Lakshadweep, avoiding overcrowding to preserve ecology and beauty.

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U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Verma to visit India, Maldives, Sri Lanka from February 18-23

U.S. diplomat Richard Verma to strengthen ties with India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, promoting a free, open Indo-Pacific region.

The Hindu

Apple Vision Pro coming to 'world's first premium leisure airline' as in-flight entertainment option

Beond is bringing Apple Vision Pro to the skies!

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Gemma Collins announces engagement to Rami Hawash for the third time after romantic Maldives proposal

The former TOWIE star confirmed the joyous news on Instagram

Evening Standard

IMF Warns Of Maldives Foreign Debt Crisis, After China Borrowing

The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is at high risk of "debt distress," the IMF warned Wednesday.

International Business Times

Maldivian President Muizzu says first group of Indian troops to be sent back before March 10

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu said the first group of Indian military personnel will be sent back from the island nation before March 10, while the remaining Indians manning two aviation platforms will be withdrawn by May 10.

The Hindu

Maldives Protests Indian Coast Guard's Unauthorized Boarding of Fishing Vessels

The Maldives government seeks clarification from India after its coast guard boarded Maldivian fishing vessels, further straining diplomatic relations.

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Morning Digest | India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives; U.S. begins retaliatory strikes on militias in Iraq and Syria, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on February 3

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India to ‘replace’ military personnel in the Maldives

India agrees to replace military personnel in the Maldives by May 10, following demands to end their presence.

International Business Times

Maldives Prosecutor General Appointed By Previous Administration Reportedly Stabbed

The prosecutor general of Maldives who was appointed by the former government was reportedly stabbed Wednesday morning local time.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Nitish murdered Mahagathbandhan in Bihar, says Tejashwi; clashes erupt in Maldives Parliament during crucial vote on Cabinet, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 29, 2024

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Opposition parties in Maldives express concern about its government’s ‘anti-India stance’

Maldives' main opposition parties express concern over government's "anti-India stance" and lack of transparency in foreign policy.

The Hindu

Choppy waters: On India-Maldives ties

While sovereignty is paramount for any country, it is important that India and the Maldives see the benefit of a détente over confrontation

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Assam Police book Rahul Gandhi for ‘violence’ during Nyay Yatra; Maldives rules out research by Chinese vessel in its waters, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 24, 2024

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Caught in India-Maldives spat, Lakshadweep islands want jobs, then tourists

India’s PM Modi campaigned for tourists to visit the idyllic archipelago. But people there have more basic demands.

The Hindu

After Sri Lanka bars entry of research vessels, Chinese ships ‘heading’ to Maldives

Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 enters Indian Ocean, heading to Maldives amid tensions with India and Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | 12 school students, 2 teachers killed in Gujarat boat capsize; India says it hopes to resolve issue of troops in Maldives, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 19, 2024

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