Maldives assumes control of Indian chopper, civilian crew post military exit

The Maldivian defence force on Thursday said it will have operational authority over the helicopter given by India to the island nation and the civilian crew that will pilot it. IMAGE: Indian Navy......

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

Stepping up his anti-India rhetoric, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has affirmed that no Indian military personnel, not even those in civilian clothing, would be present inside his country after......

Why the Maldives local elections are SO important

The country, which holds immense geostrategic significance for India, is in a highly volatile state and the upcoming polls are being viewed as a veritable semi-final before its presidential......

Manmohan-Hasina meet on sidelines of NAM summit

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh met his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the sidelines of the XVIth NAM summit in Teheran on Wednesday during which the two leaders broadly discussed all......