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PNC Party in Maldives wins landslide in Parliamentary Elections. Image X.

Pro-China leader Muizzu's party, PNC, secures landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections

April 22, 2024, 01:16 AM - 2 min read

The recent parliamentary elections in the Maldives have delivered a resounding victory for the People's National Congress (PNC), led by President Mohamed Muizzu.

EAM Jaishankar welcomes the gratitude and appreciation gesture of Maldives. File Photo.

Mutual support, maximum impact: India's commitment to Maldives' development

April 6, 2024, 02:59 PM - 2 min read

In response to the expression of gratitude from Maldivian minister Moosa Zameer towards India for renewing the quota to import essential commodities for the fiscal years 2024-2025, Union Minister S Jaishankar reiterated India's steadfast commitment to its policies of 'neighbourhood first' and SAGAR.

Political turmoil in Maldives: Impeachment looms over President Muizzu

February 19, 2024, 05:36 PM - 2 min read

The country's main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), which holds a majority in Parliament, last month wanted to submit a motion to impeach President Muizzu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. File Photo.

Maldives deports 186 foreigners, including 43 Indians

February 14, 2024, 04:27 PM - 2 min read

Among those deported, Bangladesh accounted for the largest number with 83 individuals, followed by 43 Indians, 25 Sri Lankans, and 8 Nepalis.

In first parliamentary speech, Maldives Prez pitches "India Out" policy, Oppn boycotts address

February 6, 2024, 02:20 PM - 2 min read

Despite his address to the People’s Majlis, only 24 lawmakers attended, as the top two Opposition parties boycotted the session due to their disagreement with Muizzu's anti-India stance, holding a majority in the House.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in the Maldivian Parliament

Maldivian Opposition skips President Muizzu's inaugural address amid criticism for anti-India stance

February 5, 2024, 11:49 AM - 2 min read

Per the Maldivian Constitution, the President is mandated to address the parliament in the first session annually, presenting the state of the nation and recommendations for addressing various issues.n

Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India, Maldives to discuss military presence: 2nd Core Group meet amid diplomatic strains

February 2, 2024, 03:08 PM - 2 min read

The meet follows the initial meeting of the High-Level Core Group held in Male on January 14, wherein the framework for ongoing evacuation and humanitarian operations in the Maldives was outlined.

Ex- Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih calls attack on Prosecutor General of Maldives "politically motivated".

Maldives: Ruling, Oppn parties engage in blame game over attack on Prosecutor General

January 31, 2024, 07:09 PM - 2 min read

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih characterized the assault as "politically motivated," leading Home Minister Ali Ihusan to request him to provide evidence supporting his assertion.

Maldives main opposition MDP Maldivian Parliament planning to submit a motion to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu Maldivian Democratic Party

Maldives: Opposition party set to move impeachment motion against President Muizzu

January 29, 2024, 07:49 PM - 2 min read

The main opposition MDP, which holds a majority in the Maldivian Parliament, is planning to submit a motion to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu even as three members of his cabinet were denied approval during a parliamentary vote on Monday.