News for 'maldives'

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Modi attends Maldives President Solih's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

This is Modi's first visit to the Maldives as prime minister. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Indian Ocean island nation was by Manmohan Singh in 2011.

PIX: Taapsee's WOW Maldives holiday

PIX: Taapsee's WOW Maldives holiday

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Taapsee has been posting amazing pictures by the sea.

What is Raina doing in the Maldives?

What is Raina doing in the Maldives?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

'Birthday morning started with a delicious & healthy breakfast in the most beautiful setting'.

What's a pretty Daisy doing in the Maldives?

What's a pretty Daisy doing in the Maldives?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Like other Bollywood stars, Daisy Shah took a trip to the Maldives.

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Neighbourhood First At Modi's Swearing-In

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Engagement with neighbours is a strategic imperative, and not an option, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

IPL exodus: Aussies to reach Maldives by chartered flight

IPL exodus: Aussies to reach Maldives by chartered flight

Rediff.com5 May 2021

The 38-strong contingent of Australian players, coaches, umpires and media pundits will have to wait longer, though, to get home, in the face of a ban on arrivals from India until at least May 15.

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Not comfortable in Delhi, Williamson and Co. fly out to Maldives

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Kane and few others from New Zealand were not feeling safe in Delhi because of the COVID situation there'

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

China gets closer and closer to Maldives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'Agreements signed between the Maldives and China have seriously worried India.'

Want to make Lakshadweep like Maldives, says collector

Want to make Lakshadweep like Maldives, says collector

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Lakshadweep administration, which is under attack from the Opposition for its changes, on Thursday said it was laying the foundation for the future of islands in a planned way and to develop it on the lines of Maldives in two decades.

Guess Rakul's Favourite Colour?

Guess Rakul's Favourite Colour?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Nushrratt sees red... Disha's in the mood for Mexico...Aahana knows how to be powerful...

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Neha-Angad's Romantic Holiday

Neha-Angad's Romantic Holiday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi brought in her 44th birthday on August 27 in the Maldives, and Neha shares some pictures.

Alia's fun holiday in the Maldives

Alia's fun holiday in the Maldives

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Alia Bhatt had a fun holiday with her sister Shaheen and their gal pals Anushka and Akansha Ranjan in the Maldives.

Happy Birthday, Malaika!

Happy Birthday, Malaika!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Kriti-Kajol promote Do Patti... Shraddha is a black cat... Urvashi flaunts her Gucci...

Chennai City FC to play AFC Cup group matches in Maldives

Chennai City FC to play AFC Cup group matches in Maldives

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Chennai City FC, the 2018-19 I-League champions, will play their remaining AFC Cup group stage matches in Maldives with the island nation being given the hosting rights following the continental body's decision to organise the games in a single venue. The Asian Football Confederation's decision, prompted by the rising COVID-19 case count in many countries, was announced by Maldives Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof.

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Prince Narula-Yuvika Chaudhary's Maldives honeymoon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The newlyweds have zoomed off to the Indian Ocean atolls for their honeymoon.

Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise

Maldives declines India's invite for naval exercise

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Maldives health minister resigns, appeals for support from international community.

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's holiday in Maldives

PIX: Bipasha-Karan's holiday in Maldives

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover are holidaying in Maldives, and making lovely pictures.

Taapsee, badminton ace on Maldives vacation

Taapsee, badminton ace on Maldives vacation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Taapsee Pannu has been been making a splash with her Maldives vacation pictures online.

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party secured a 'supermajority' in Parliament by winning over 60 seats in Sunday's crucial parliamentary election, seen as a litmus test for the pro-Beijing politician whose policies are being closely watched by both India and China amidst regional power dynamics.

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Swedish coach to shape future of Indian women's football

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Swede Joakim Alexandersson was on Thursday appointed as the chief coach of the India women's U-20 and U-17 national teams by the All India Football Federation.

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

7 world leaders to attend Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi is likely to hold separate bilateral meetings with the foreign leaders.

Apologise to Modi, Indians: Maldivian Oppn to Prez

Apologise to Modi, Indians: Maldivian Oppn to Prez

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, Voice of Maldives, a Maldivian digital news outlet, reported.

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. Key to this transformation is a strong India that is pre-eminent but not dominant, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

PIX: Elli AvrRam's HOT Maldives vacation

PIX: Elli AvrRam's HOT Maldives vacation

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Maldives is certainly Bollywood's FAVOURITE destination, especially this time of the year.

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Olympics: Check out India's schedule on July 31, 2024

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India's schedule at the Olympics on Wednesday, Day 5 of competition.

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

How IMD became global weather leader in 150 years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

From a few rain gauges in 1875 to rivalling the world's best weather agencies, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has weathered its way to becoming a global leader in forecasting.

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

During his just-concluded visit to China, Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Modi Knows How To Deal With Dissanayake

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

For India to view the new Sri Lankan leadership only through the prism of the past or through their narrow view on China, is fraught with possibilities that should be avoided, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Guess Which Priyanka Chopra Movie This Is?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

What's cooking between Suhana, Ananya, Shanaya and Navya?

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Maldives former deputy speaker Abdulla said the remarks by the minister are "simply shameful, racist and intolerable."

India summons Maldivian envoy amid row over remarks against Modi

India summons Maldivian envoy amid row over remarks against Modi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The government of the Maldives on Sunday suspended three deputy ministers for derogatory social media posts against Modi.

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

State-sponsored terrorism biggest threat: PM at Maldives Parliament

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilization, Modi said.

What Bipasha was doing in the Maldives

What Bipasha was doing in the Maldives

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Bipaash Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover are living it up in the Maldives.

India needs to tread softly on the Maldives

India needs to tread softly on the Maldives

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

'Of course, Maldives is chicken feed for the Indian armed forces. And an intervention in the Maldives may serve the purpose of creating jingoism in an election year.' 'But from the foreign policy perspective, any such move will be a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter,' warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Maldives declares state of emergency for 15 days

Maldives declares state of emergency for 15 days

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Opposition leaders across the Maldives are being rounded up and placed under detention as draconian measures are being put in place by President Abdulla Yameen.

Aahana Gets The Blues

Aahana Gets The Blues

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Rakul is a rainbow... Bhumi shows us what's on her plate... Ranveer at the Golden Temple...

Indian journalist among 2 scribes held in Maldives

Indian journalist among 2 scribes held in Maldives

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The action against the two journalists came as a privately-owned television station in the Maldives went off the air, citing threats during the country's current state of emergency.

Will India clash with China over the Maldives?

Will India clash with China over the Maldives?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Would it serve India's interest to go to war with China over the Maldives, asks Aditi Phadnis.