News for 'Maldives'

Maldives crisis: Nasheed is defiant, India sends envoy

Maldives crisis: Nasheed is defiant, India sends envoy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Refusing to give up his political ambitions despite an arrest warrant against him, 44-year-old Nasheed kept up the heat on new President Mohamed Waheed Hassan, who was his deputy just three days ago, and demanded that he step down to pave the way for fresh elections.

'Problems in Maldives a WARNING for Muslim nations'

'Problems in Maldives a WARNING for Muslim nations'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Ousted Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed has said he will be approaching the country's Supreme Court for justice following a coup, which he claims was engineered by then Vice President Dr Mohammed Waheed Hassan.

Nasheed meets PM, seeks early polls in Maldives

Nasheed meets PM, seeks early polls in Maldives

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

India hoped on Monday that engagement with all the stakeholders in Maldives will help bring stability there as former President Mohamed Nasheed met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi to seek intervention to ensure early elections in his country.

Krishna arrives in Maldives to attend SAARC summit

Krishna arrives in Maldives to attend SAARC summit

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday left on a four-day visit to Maldives during which he will attend the SAARC Summit and have a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani.

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

Dr Singh set to create history in Maldives

Dr Singh set to create history in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will create history when he addresses the People's Majlis -- the 77-member Maldivian Parliament -- sometime on Saturday after 11.45 am local time (IST 12.15 pm). He will be the first head of state to have addressed the Majlis in its 78-year-old existence. Majlis Speaker Abdullah Nashid had formally invited the Indian prime minister to address the Majlis during the latter's visit to attend the 17th SAARC Summit that concluded on Friday.

Sonakshi falls in love with Maldives

Sonakshi falls in love with Maldives

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

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

AC, TV, garden: Perks former Maldives president will enjoy in prison

AC, TV, garden: Perks former Maldives president will enjoy in prison

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Mohammed Nasheed, sentenced to 13 years in jail under anti-terrorism laws, will have a furnished air-conditioned prison.

How Ananya Celebrated Her 25th Birthday

How Ananya Celebrated Her 25th Birthday

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Ananya Panday celebrated her 25th birthday in style on the Maldives on October 30.

Bipasha's Daughter Devi Turns 1

Bipasha's Daughter Devi Turns 1

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi's first birthday on November 12 by jetting off to the Maldives and having the time of their lives!

LeT planning attacks in India via Maldives

LeT planning attacks in India via Maldives

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba is making concerted efforts to carry out attacks in the country and to develop links in Maldives and other neighbours, the government said on Tuesday.

India votes in favour of resolution calling out Israeli occupation

India votes in favour of resolution calling out Israeli occupation

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Syrian Golan.

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Looking At Varun's 'Happy Place'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Aahana-Karisma make new friends... Divya takes a taxi ride... Nia goes bungee-jumping...

12 killed in stampede at Madagascar's national stadium

12 killed in stampede at Madagascar's national stadium

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A stampede of sports fans trying to enter Madagascar's national stadium for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games killed 12 and injured around 80.

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Foreign power didn't want me to quit: SL ex-president hints at India's role

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, ousted as the president of Sri Lanka in a popular public uprising in 2022, on Thursday hinted that India was keen on his continuation despite the growing public discontent against him at the behest of certain Western powers.

Maldives' new govt appoints panel to probe coup charges

Maldives' new govt appoints panel to probe coup charges

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Maldives' new regime has appointed a commission to probe allegations of coup against it following President Mohammed Nasheed's ouster, Male's envoy said on Wednesday, while accusing the toppled leader's Maldivian Democratic Party of reneging on an India-brokered deal to resolve the political impasse.

Mathai in Maldives; will push for early presidential elections

Mathai in Maldives; will push for early presidential elections

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

India has proposed early presidential elections in Maldives to end the political impasse in the country following the ouster of the first democratically elected President Mohamed Nasheed.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.

What's On Sanya's Mind?

What's On Sanya's Mind?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Karishma keeps warm in Kashmir... Amala makes a friend in Bali... Hina surfs in the Maldives....

India gets 5th set of Swiss bank account details

India gets 5th set of Swiss bank account details

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The details that have been shared include identification, account and financial information, including name, address, country of residence and tax identification number, as well as information concerning the reporting financial institution, account balance and capital income.

Maldives: Nasheed's party declines Prez offer to join govt

Maldives: Nasheed's party declines Prez offer to join govt

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Making it clear that the elections would be held as per schedule in 2013, Maldives' new President Mohammed Waheed Hassan has asked ousted leader Mohammad Nasheed's MDP to join the national unity government, an offer which was turned down by the party demanding snap polls.

What Sara's Paris Holiday Is Like

What Sara's Paris Holiday Is Like

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Samantha is everybody's darling... Sanjana shoots in Turkey... Plabita finds her favourite pasta in Assam...

India, US, UN intensify efforts to resolve Maldives crisis

India, US, UN intensify efforts to resolve Maldives crisis

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

World community on Saturday stepped up efforts to end the political stalemate in Maldives, with India seeking a peaceful solution to the "complex" situation and the United States sending a top diplomat to the tiny nation, whose new leader expressed readiness to face a probe into charges of a coup.

Shriya Saran Is Fantastic As A Mom. Here's Proof

Shriya Saran Is Fantastic As A Mom. Here's Proof

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Cheers to this momma who is embracing motherhood with love.

Amala Has Something To Tell You!

Amala Has Something To Tell You!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Celebs and their travel stories.

Rakul's Bikini Beach Holiday

Rakul's Bikini Beach Holiday

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rakul Singh is living it up in the Maldives, and she has pictures to prove it!

Deepika's Brush With LA

Deepika's Brush With LA

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Katrina attends the Red Sea Film Fest... Raai Laxmi enjoys a race... Amyra goes cycling...

Asian Games: Manika enters TT pre-quarters; mixed pair knocked out

Asian Games: Manika enters TT pre-quarters; mixed pair knocked out

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

In the men's doubles, Indian duo of Manav Vikash Thakkar and Manush Utpalbhai Shah defeated Mohamed Shaffan Ismail and Moosa Munsif Ahmed of the Maldives 3-1 (11-8, 9-11, 11-6, 11-2) to enter the round of 16.

India hold Bangladesh, face Maldives in semis

India hold Bangladesh, face Maldives in semis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Bangladesh will take on hosts Pakistan while India will take on Maldives in the semi-finals of the South Asian Football Federation Championship.

What Makes Tamannaah Happy

What Makes Tamannaah Happy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Angira wraps a shoot... Aahana salutes the jawans... Sonal takes a walk in Texas...

Ex-Maldives prez Nasheed must be accorded fair trial: US

Ex-Maldives prez Nasheed must be accorded fair trial: US

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

Expressing concern over the ongoing events in Maldives, US said the country's Former President Nasheed must be accorded due process under the law regarding his pending court cases and asked all sides to reject the use of violence.

What's Admiral Hari Kumar Doing In Male?

What's Admiral Hari Kumar Doing In Male?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Three weeks after India handed over a coastal radar system to the Maldives, Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, chief of the naval staff, met Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and other senior leaders of the island nation in its capital Male with a focus on further boosting the bilateral defence ties.

Around The World With Taapsee Pannu

Around The World With Taapsee Pannu

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Happy birthday, Taapsee!

Maldives polls: Unexpected defeat for Nasheed, Yameen wins

Maldives polls: Unexpected defeat for Nasheed, Yameen wins

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Abdulla Yameen, half-brother of former autocratic ruler Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, on Saturday clinched an unexpected victory in the presidential run-off elections by defeating former President Mohamed Nasheed, who had led in two recent aborted polls.

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Go First crisis pushes airfares higher, staff face uncertain times

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

From a surge in airfares to rattled aircraft lessors to thousands of employees staring at uncertainty, it has been a month of continued turbulence since cash-strapped Go First suspended flights from May 3. As the government and other stakeholders hope that Go First restarts operations at the earliest, plans are being worked out for the budget airline's revival. A section of Go First staff are optimistic about restarting of operations, another section are pessimistic about the airline's future course considering what had happened to erstwhile Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways, according to employees who spoke to PTI.

The Highlight Of Madhuri's US Trip?

The Highlight Of Madhuri's US Trip?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Sonal prefers breakfast in the pool... Gul flies a plane...Karishma is in Turkiye...

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Bhat is the youngest among the probables shortlisted by the AIFF for the India under-23 squad.

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.

The FABULOUS Life Of Kiara Advani!

The FABULOUS Life Of Kiara Advani!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

As the talented actress celebrates her 32nd birthday on July 31, we take a closer look at her FABULOUS life from her Instagram feed!

Beautiful As Always, Parul Gulati!

Beautiful As Always, Parul Gulati!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Almost all of Parul Gulati's outfits have a soft, flirty edge.