India’s top OTA EaseMyTrip rekindles Maldives travel frenzy following diplomatic breakthrough

India’s top OTA EaseMyTrip rekindles Maldives travel frenzy following diplomatic breakthrough

EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest travel technology platforms, has resumed bookings to the Maldives following the restoration of bilateral ties between the Indian and Maldivian governments. This move is seen as a significant step in rekindling tourism between the two countries after a period of strained relations. The company’s co-founder and CEO, Nishant Pitti, cited […]

Why did Maldives give Bharat 28 islands? The answer might surprise you!

Why did Maldives give Bharat 28 islands? The answer might surprise you!

In a significant diplomatic development, the Maldives has officially handed over 28 islands to Bharat (India) for the development of water and sewerage projects, marking a milestone in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. This initiative is part of a larger effort under India’s Line of Credit (LoC) assistance, amounting to USD 110 million, […]

Maldives seeks reconciliation with India amid tourism crisis and political tensions

Maldives seeks reconciliation with India amid tourism crisis and political tensions

In an urgent appeal on Monday, Maldivian Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal called on Indian tourists to support the Maldives’ tourism-dependent economy amidst a sharp decline in visitor numbers. This plea comes at a time when bilateral relations between India and the Maldives have soured, significantly impacting the archipelago’s tourism sector. The Crisis in Numbers: A […]

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks closer ties with India amid debt relief request

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu seeks closer ties with India amid debt relief request

In a significant turn of events, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has articulated a reconciliatory tone towards India, signaling a departure from his previously held anti-India stance. In a recent interview, the President emphasized that India remains the Maldives’ “closest ally,” a statement that underscores the complex dynamics of Maldives-India relations amidst the archipelago’s request for […]

Spy ship alert? Indian Navy tracks mysterious Chinese vessel heading for Maldives

Spy ship alert? Indian Navy tracks mysterious Chinese vessel heading for Maldives

In a move that’s gripping maritime watchers and geopolitical analysts alike, the Indian Navy has ramped up its surveillance to closely monitor the movements of the Chinese ocean research vessel, XIANG YANG HONG 03. The vessel’s trajectory towards Male, the capital of the Maldives, has not gone unnoticed, sparking intense speculation about the intentions behind […]

Maldives President sets deadline for Indian troops withdrawal amid rising tensions

Maldives President sets deadline for Indian troops withdrawal amid rising tensions

In a move sending shockwaves through the Indian Ocean’s geopolitical landscape, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has set a bold and contentious deadline for India: withdraw its military personnel by March 15. This dramatic development follows President Muizzu’s landmark visit to China, marking a pivotal shift in Maldivian foreign policy. Escalating Tensions in the Maldives: A […]

Maldives’ new power move – President Muizzu demands India remove military forces

Maldives’ new power move – President Muizzu demands India remove military forces

Just a day into his presidency, Mohamed Muizzu’s office in the Maldives has made a bold move by officially requesting India to withdraw its military presence from the country. This sensational development, reported by NDTV, indicates a significant shift in Maldives-India relations, sparking discussions about “workable solutions” between the two governments. President Muizzu’s Firm Stand […]

Reliance Jio Infocomm’s IAX cable project to have landing in Maldives

Reliance Jio Infocomm’s IAX cable project to have landing in Maldives

Reliance Jio Infocomm (Jio) said that the next generation multi-terabit India-Asia-Xpress undersea cable system (IAX cable project) will land in Hulhumale, Maldives. According to the Jio Platforms subsidiary, the high capacity and high-speed IAX cable project will directly link Hulhumale with major internet hubs in India and Singapore. Uz Fayyaz Ismail — Maldives Minister of […]

Aurionpro subsidiary SC SOFT chosen as tech partner by Maldives’ MTCC

Aurionpro subsidiary SC SOFT chosen as tech partner by Maldives’ MTCC

Aurionpro Solutions Limited said that its Singapore-based subsidiary — SC SOFT PTE LTD has been chosen by the Maldives Transport Contracting Company (MTCC) as the solution provider of the EMV Open Loop Account Based ticketing system. The contract is part of the digitization of transportation solutions in the Maldives for Maldives Transport Contracting Company. According […]