Amid escalating tensions in India-Maldives relations, triggered by President Mohammad Muizzu's call for the withdrawal of Indian troops from Maldivian waters, coupled with diplomatic clashes over derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, two opposition parties, the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and The Democrats, have come together in condemning the government's pronounced anti-India pivot.

Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu under fire over 'anti-India' stance

Facing heightened tensions with Pakistan and recent challenges in relations with Maldives, India is actively rekindling historical connections with the UAE and the Gulf region to build stronger diplomatic ties and enhance regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. On The India Story, Vikram Chandra decodes India’s ‘Neighbourhood Policy’ with former diplomats- Navdeep Suri, ex-Indian Ambassador to UAE, Dnyaneshwar Mulay, Former High Commissioner, Maldives, and Veena Sikri, Former Indian High Commissioner in Bangladesh.

India-Maldives diplomatic spat: Should India look West? Experts weigh in on the The India Story

In a developing maritime situation, the Indian Navy is closely monitoring the movement of the Chinese ocean research vessel XIANG YANG HONG 03, which is reported to be heading towards Male, the capital of the Maldives. The development comes amid the recent India-Maldives tensions. Watch to know more!

Chinese vessel heads towards Maldives, concerns India

In a huge setback to Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, oppostion party Maldives Democratic Party (MDP)'s candidate Adam Azim won the mayoral elections of Male amid the ongoing diplomatic standoff with India.

India-Maldives row: Indian diplomats in Maldives for talks; Muizzu's party looses key local poll

Can India's political heat burn Maldives' govt? Indian tourists accounted for the most number of foreign arrivals in 2023. A top travel operator of Maldives has sent an apology letter to India's EaseMyTrip pleading to reopen flight bookings.

Gravitas: Can India's political heat burn Maldives' govt? | Tourism body sends apology letter

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Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu under fire over 'anti-India' stance

India-Maldives diplomatic spat: Should India look West? Experts weigh in on the The India Story

Chinese vessel heads towards Maldives, concerns India

India-Maldives row: Indian diplomats in Maldives for talks; Muizzu's party looses key local poll

Gravitas: Can India's political heat burn Maldives' govt? | Tourism body sends apology letter