India and Maldives are committed to enhancing their cooperation for peace and mutual security in the Indian Ocean region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Wednesday, as New Delhi gifted a fast interceptor vessel to the island nation in a bid to further strengthening deeper maritime security.

India committed to partnering with Maldives for development: PM Modi

India will be building a cancer hospital and a cricket stadium in the Maldives. This was announced by PM Modi during his video conference with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih when four projects were inaugurated by India in the island nation.

India to build cancer hospital, cricket stadium in Maldives 

Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was convicted and sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering on Thursday - as dozens of his supporters gathered outside the courtroom saying his was innocent.

Maldives court gives former president Yameen 5-year prison term for money laundering

Maldives lawmakers voted on Monday to dismiss the Chief Justice and a Supreme Court judge - a move the government said was part of an overhaul of the judiciary, but the opposition branded an attack on the independence of the courts.

Maldives lawmakers dismiss Chief Justice and senior judge

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Wednesday called on Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih and hailed the long-standing friendship between India and the Maldives. General Rawat, who is currently on a five-day visit to the island nation, also commended the joint efforts of the armed forces of both countries at enhancing and revitalising the bilateral defence cooperation during his meeting with the Maldivian President.

Army Chief General Rawat meets Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih, hails bilateral ties

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday embarked for an official five-day visit to the Maldives aimed at strengthening the bilateral defence ties between the two countries.

Army Chief Bipin Rawat embarks on 5-day visit to Maldives

WION in an exclusive conversation with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid. Watch video to know more.

WION in an exclusive conversation with Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid

The Maldives has lauded India for its help in training its cricket team which was announced after PM Modi and the President of Maldives Solih's bilateral meeting on the sidelines of UNGA.

Article 370 abrogation India’s internal matter, other countries shouldn’t comment on it: Maldives foreign minister to WION

Licypriya Kangujam, a child wonder has shocked the world after she became the youngest "climate activist". The seven-year-old began raising her voice about the need for immediate action to combat climate change and disaster risks reduction.

Meet 'India's Greta Thunberg': Seven-year-old Licypriya Kangujam from Manipur

Debate On Kashmir Between The MPs Of India & Pakistan In Maldives

Gravitas: Face-off between Indian & Pakistani lawmakers in Maldives

A local extremist group linked to Al-Qaeda was responsible for the murder of three prominent Maldivians, including a journalist missing for more than five years, an independent commission in the Indian Ocean island republic has found.

Missing Maldives journalist killed by radicals: Report

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is slated to participate in the fourth Indian Ocean Conference 2019, which will take place in the Maldives from September 3 to 4.

S Jaishankar to visit Maldives for Indian Ocean Conference

As Pakistan is trying to rake up Kashmir globally, the country found itself sparring with the Maldives over statements made by the foreign ministers of both countries after a telephonic conversation.

'No such talks took place,' says Qureshi as Pakistan, Maldives spar over Kashmir remarks

Pakistan continues lies despite being exposed.

Pakistan once again misquotes Maldives

Maldives foreign minister Abdulla Shahid who received a call from Pakistan foreign minister SM Qureshi to brief on abrogation of article 370 has clearly stated that it was New Delhi's internal matter.

Abrogation of Article 370 India's internal decision: Maldives to Pakistan

More support for India's move on Jammu and Kashmir, after Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh, now Nepal too has come out and backed India on Kashmir issue. Watch full video to know more.

After Bhutan, Maldives and Bangladesh, Nepal backs India's move on J&K

After UAE and Sri Lanka, now the Maldives has backed India government's move to scrap Article 370, Article 35A and bifurcate Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs).

Article 370: After UAE and Sri Lanka, now Maldives back  Indian government's move

Former Maldives vice president Ahmed Adeeb Abdul Ghafoor, who entered India illegally on Thursday, has been sent back by Coast Guard. Tuticorin police department said that Adeeb was escorted back by the Coast Guard in the same vessel Virgo 9, the tug boat, in which he entered Indian waters.

Former Maldives vice president who tried to enter India without valid documents sent back by Coast Guard

Former Maldivian Vice President Ahmed Adeeb has been secured mid-sea near Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu for alleged illegal entry. Adeeb came on a ship and planned to enter Tuticorin on a boat said Tamil Nadu Police sources, adding that Adeeb has come to India seeking political asylum.

Former Maldivian Vice President secured mid-sea on his way to India

India and the Maldives on Monday signed currency swap agreement for $400 million as part of the $1.4 billion economic package announced last year. The package was announced during the visit of Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in December 2018.

India, Maldives sign $400 million currency swap agreement

India's external affairs minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has called for fast-tracking the Maldives' re-admission into the Commonwealth at the 19th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London.

India urges Commonwealth to fast-track Maldives' re-admission

India Vs China: The Battle For Influence In Maldives

Gravitas: Why Good ties with Maldives is Important for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Maldives and Sri Lanka on June 8-9 with the aim to strengthen the 'Neighbourhood First' policy. This policy is an integral plank of India's foreign policy strategy to improve ties with immediate neighbours in South Asia; countries including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka and the Maldives bolsters long-term maritime strategy for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his state visit to the Maldives, held a flurry of meetings with several leaders of the island nation and discussed various issues to boost bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

In Maldives, PM Modi held talks with leaders to boost bilateral ties

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