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PM arrives in Maldives for SAARC summit

PM arrives in Maldives for SAARC summit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived in Gan on Wednesday on a four-day visit to Maldives during which he will attend the South Asian Association For Regional Cooperation Summit and have a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Recipe: Mawa Paneer Kofta Curry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Love paneer? Are you a huge fan of khoya? How about combining the two to create a rich Indian curry that goes well with steamed rice or naans?

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

High security for Modi's oath ceremony; drones, snipers deployed

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A multi-layer security arrangement involving five companies of paramilitary personnel, NSG commandoes and snipers have already been deployed around the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Drone cameras have also been put into service.

Ousted Nasheed wins first round of Maldives prez poll

Ousted Nasheed wins first round of Maldives prez poll

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Former President Mohammed Nasheed emerged as a clear leader on Sunday in the first round of Maldives presidential election, receiving 45 per cent votes, but fell short of an outright majority, resulting in a run-off between the top two candidates scheduled for later in September.

Kareena, Saif holiday in Maldives

Kareena, Saif holiday in Maldives

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Why Maldives will be LeT's next terror hub

Why Maldives will be LeT's next terror hub

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The Maldives chapter of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba, in association with the Al Qaeda, is one of the most ambitious plans of the two dreaded organisations till date.The two outfits have decided to move out of Pakistan and make Nepal their new headquarter, and the plan to spruce up their Maldives base has begun to materialise.Intelligence Bureau officials had warned that most of the attacks on India would be launched through the sea.

Krishna, Khar meet in Maldives, discuss terror

Krishna, Khar meet in Maldives, discuss terror

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

India and Pakistan on Wednesday acknowledged that the trust deficit between them was "shrinking" and termed terrorism as a threat to both countries.

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Will Ayodhya Be 2024's Top Tourist Destination?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

With the Ram Mandir scheduled to open its doors to visitors in January, Ayodhya is expected to welcome travelers both from India and abroad.

SAFF Cup semis: India beat Maldives 1-0; to face Afghanistan in final

SAFF Cup semis: India beat Maldives 1-0; to face Afghanistan in final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2013

India beat Maldives 1-0 on Monday to make the SAFF Cup final for a record ninth time.

Maldives SC declares presidential polls as null and void

Maldives SC declares presidential polls as null and void

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

In a significant decision, which may escalate the political turmoil in Maldives, the country's supreme court on Tuesday declared as null and void the first round of presidential polls in which former president Mohammed Nasheed emerged as the winner.

PHOTOS: Nargis Fakhri SIZZLES in the Maldives

PHOTOS: Nargis Fakhri SIZZLES in the Maldives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The Rockstar actress has been making waves since the release of her debut movie. Harper's Bazaar flew the model-turned-actress to the Maldives for a sexy photo shoot and got her to bare her soul.

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Matter of foreign policy: SC rejects plea for halting arms export to Israel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra said Indian firms, involved in the export of arms and equipment to Israel, may be sued for breach of contractual obligations if they are stopped by it from supplying.

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Respect ruling on Nasheed: Maldives to international community

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Maldivian President Yameen Abdul Gayoom has asked the international community to respect the ruling on Nasheed.

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

'We have taught the Chinese some lessons'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'In Eastern Ladakh the Chinese attempted salami slicing.' 'Our response has been superb. Our military has responded magnificently.'

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Modi's Flawed Foreign Policy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

We should reassess what India's role in the world is and whether we are doing the right thing for ourselves, notes Aakar Patel.

'Always Treat China With Caution'

'Always Treat China With Caution'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Given China's past behaviour and their territorial claims, should we be sceptical regarding China's willingness to adhere to these agreements fully? The answer is yes.' 'As Ronald Reagan famously said in the context of the SALT talks, 'Trust, but verify!' India should also do the same.' 'This has already begun with foot patrolling, drones, satellite imagery and so on. India's military deployment did mirror China's and will continue to do so in the future.'

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Monsoon expected to hit Kerala, Northeast a day early on Thursday

Rediff.com30 May 2024

On May 15, the weather office had announced the onset of monsoon over Kerala by May 31.

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

An Air India spokesperson said the plane landed at an "uncommissioned runway" and that all passengers are safe.

Indians lift mixed doubles-title at Maldives badminton

Indians lift mixed doubles-title at Maldives badminton

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Indian duo K Nandagopal and K Maneesha clinched the Li-Ning Maldives International Badminton Challenge mixed-doubles title after registering a straight-game victory over Dae Sung Kim and Bo Kyung Oh of Korea in Male on Sunday.

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

India's spice exports at potential risk, needs urgent action: GTRI

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Countries that raised concerns about the quality of Indian spices have called for urgent attention and action, Delhi-based think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Wednesday. The stakes are high since India exported spices worth about $692.5 million to the United States (US), Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and Maldives in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24), it said. During FY24, India's spice exports were worth $4.25 billion, accounting for a 12 per cent share of the global spice exports.

Won't interfere in Maldives' internal affairs: India

Won't interfere in Maldives' internal affairs: India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

India on Friday rejected Maldivian charge that it was undermining its democratic institutions, saying it has no intention to interfere in its internal matters even as former President Mohamed Nasheed remained holed up in Indian mission in Male for the third day in a row amid efforts to resolve the situation.

Why Amyra Is A Perfect 10

Why Amyra Is A Perfect 10

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Amyra Dastur has the knack of looking positively divine in just about everything.

Uff! Ruhii Singh's Epic Abs

Uff! Ruhii Singh's Epic Abs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Have abs, will flaunt.

Why GMR's project was not good for Maldives

Why GMR's project was not good for Maldives

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

GMR plan not only hurt govt financially, it also threatened tourism.

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Maldives ups ante, issues fresh warrant against Nasheed

Maldives ups ante, issues fresh warrant against Nasheed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Stepping up pressure on India, Maldives on Monday pressed for facilitation of the arrest of former President Mohamed Nasheed against whom a fresh court warrant was issued on the sixth day of his stay at the Indian high commission in Male.

Manushi's RED HOT Bikini Holiday

Manushi's RED HOT Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Manushi Chhillar teases us with pictures of her trip to the Maldives, where she gets to wear her red bikini.

Fresh violence in Maldives; chairs removed from Parliament

Fresh violence in Maldives; chairs removed from Parliament

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Fresh violence erupted in Maldives including inside the parliament that was scheduled to open on Thursday with supporters of former president Mohammed Nasheed attacking the police and preventing President Mohammed Waheed Hassan from making his opening address.

Jasmin Bhasin's Travel Diaries

Jasmin Bhasin's Travel Diaries

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Former Bigg Boss contestant Jasmin Bhasin visited some beautiful places in Spain, Thailand and the Maldives.

Pooja's Bikini Birthday Holiday

Pooja's Bikini Birthday Holiday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

When Pooja Hegde turned 33 on October 13, she went on a long holiday to the Maldives to celebrate.

Coup attempt in Maldives by Oppn, President resigns

Coup attempt in Maldives by Oppn, President resigns

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A coup has reportedly been launched in The Maldives by the opposition and rogue elements of the police. According to reports, opposition demonstrators have taken over the state broadcaster. There are also unconfirmed reports of the coup having the army's support.President Mohammed Nasheed has reportedly resigned and he may be replaced by Vice-President Mohammed Waheed Hassan. Television channels are reporting that a flash election can be expected.

Not pursuing politics of revenge: Maldives VP Deen

Not pursuing politics of revenge: Maldives VP Deen

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The new Maldives government is not inclined to pursuing politics of revenge and does not intend to arrest ousted president Mohamed Nasheed, the country's new Vice President Mohamed Waheed Deen said on Monday.

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

India holds naval exercises with Sri Lanka, Maldives

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Six warships are taking part in the five-day exercises code named 'Dosti XI'. Indian Coast Guard ships 'Sankalp' and 'Subhadra' are participating in the war games, while 'Huravee', 'Ghazee' and 'Shaheed Ali' of the Maldivian National Defence Force represent the Maldivian Coast Guard.

Do not want to topple Maldives govt: Nasheed

Do not want to topple Maldives govt: Nasheed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Demanding a free and fair election in Maldives, the country's ousted President Mohamed Nasheed has said he does not want to topple the government of the day.

It's an all-Indian men's singles final at Odisha Masters

It's an all-Indian men's singles final at Odisha Masters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

In a 73-minute battle, Ayush, who hails from Sanoor near Karkala in Karnataka, showed his grit as he recovered from a game down to outwit his Indonesian opponent.

Maldives crisis: Why Nasheed is disappointed with India

Maldives crisis: Why Nasheed is disappointed with India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Maldives' ousted president Mohammed Nasheed on Saturday said he was disappointed with India over its response to the political turmoil without having properly understood the ground situation in his country.

Maldives crisis: Why Nasheed is disappointed with India

Maldives crisis: Why Nasheed is disappointed with India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

Maldives' ousted president Mohammed Nasheed on Saturday said he was disappointed with India over its response to the political turmoil without having properly understood the ground situation in his country.

No, Parineeti is NOT on Her Honeymoon

No, Parineeti is NOT on Her Honeymoon

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Parineeti Chopra shared a glimpse of a 'girl's trip' to the Maldives and clarified, 'NOT on a honeymoon! Photo taken by sister-in-law #GirlsTrip.'

'There's danger of Islamic radicalism in the Maldives'

'There's danger of Islamic radicalism in the Maldives'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed who is in New Delhi for the last five days trying to drum up support for his demand for establishing a popular government in Male, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and discussed the political situation in the Maldives and its future.

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

26.5 lakh vials of indelible ink will be used for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Indelible ink mark is normally expected to last for three days when applied on the skin but lasts for a few weeks on the fingernail till the nail grows out.