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ADB considering loan to Maldives bank to help nation's MSMEs: Ashok Lavasa

'What the ADB is trying to do is to incorporate elements of sustainability in tourism infrastructure,' he said

'Time-tested' India-Maldives relationship is a 'force for stability': EAM

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the bilateral defence and security ties have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years

EAM S Jaishankar begins five-day visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar embarked on a five-day visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka on Saturday to explore the possibilities of further expansion of bilateral engagement

EAM Jaishankar on 4-day visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka starting today

Jaishankar will be visiting the Addu city in the Maldives, during which he will call on President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and hold discussions with his Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid

Maldives ex-president Yameen plots comeback with 'India Out' campaign

A former Maldives president jailed on corruption charges has returned to politics with a campaign against Indian influence in the country, worrying New Delhi, which is battling China

India's Suresh Raina gets 'Sports Icon' award from Maldives govt

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was felicitated with prestigious 'Sports Icon' award at Maldives Sports Awards 2022 by Maldives government, was nominated alongside 16 international sportspersons

Maldivian president thanks India for 'generous aid' during Covid pandemic

Maldivian President Ibrahim Solih has thanked India for its help during the Covid pandemic, highlighting that India donated vaccines and generously aided the island nation on many occasions

India, Maldives to strengthen professional capabilities in audit fields

During the meeting, Murmu emphasised the role of technology in today's rapidly changing world, which constantly create fresh avenues for audit and make audits more efficient

Reliance Jio's IAX undersea cable system to land in Maldives

The high capacity and high-speed IAX system will connect Hulhumale, Maldives directly with world's major internet hubs in India and Singapore.

Maldives President tests Covid positive, Modi sends message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Solih a speedy recovery and assured him that India is always with Maldives in this Covid pandemic situation.

Chinese foreign minister to visit Maldives, Sri Lanka to shore up ties

The foreign minister's visit to the two South Asian countries come at the 50th anniversary of China-Maldives diplomatic relations, 65th anniversary of China-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations

How the rich and well-connected rode out Covid-19 in safety and comfort

The choice of where to live, how to work and which international schools to attend provided relative comfort for the rich, while billions of others struggled

South Asia faces environmental watershed amid climate change: Experts

South Asian region is facing an environmental watershed from rising sea levels endangering the Maldives and melting of glaciers affecting Nepal and Afghanistan to overdevelopment.

First case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in Maldives

A total of 92,368 active cases of COVID-19 have been detected in the country, out of which 1,796 are active cases

Coast guards of India, Maldives and Sri Lanka conduct military drills

The 15th edition of the trilateral exercise, "Dosti", began in the Maldives on Saturday

CAG, Maldives counterpart sign MoU to strengthen professional capacity

The MoU, signed at Male on Sunday, is aimed at exchanging information in the field of public sector audit between India and Maldives

Afcons bags largest-ever infrastructure project in Maldives

It involves constructing the Male to Thilafushi Link project, popularly called Greater Male' Connectivity Project (GMCP) over 32 months.

Maldives signs contract for rolling out of India-funded mega infra project

The Maldives on Thursday sealed a contract for the implementation of an India-funded connectivity project, billed as the largest infrastructure initiative being rolled out in the island nation. Under the Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) project, a 6.74-km-long bridge and causeway link will be built to connect capital city Male with adjoining islands of Villingli, Gulhifalhu and Thilafushi. Funded under a grant of USD 100 million and a Line of Credit of USD 400 million from India, this will be the largest infrastructure project in the Maldives, officials said. The contract for the implementation of the project was signed between the Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure of the Maldives and Afcons Infrastructure Ltd. "This is a defining moment in the development journey of the Maldives," Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid said on Twitter. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of National Planning & Infrastructure Mohamed Aslam, Minister of

India to face Bangladesh in SAFF Championship opener on October 3

Seven-time champions India will begin their SAFF Championship campaign against Bangladesh on October 3 in Male, Maldives

As countries ease restrictions for India, tourists firm up travel plans

Indian holidaymakers are taking advantage of this even as they deal with challenges such as limited non-stop flights, reduced visa slots and the lack of approval to Covaxin