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India has gifted a total of 72 vehicles to the Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF), representing a significant enhancement in defence cooperation between the two countries.The symbolic handover of this fleet occurred on July 25, 2025, at the President’s Office in Malé during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official state visit to the Maldives.President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu received the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Maldives on July 25-26, 2025, with President Mohamed Muizzu, marked a significant milestone in India-Maldives relations, focusing on advancing the India-Maldives Joint Vision for a Comprehensive Economic and Maritime Security Partnership.This partnership, adopted during President Muizzu’s visit to India in October 2024, aims to deepen bilateral ties across
Charity says number of people needing care for malnutrition has quadrupled since May and blames Israeli ‘policy of starvation’• Middle East crisis – live updatesRates of severe malnutrition among children aged under five at Médecins Sans Frontières’ Ga…
Officials and ministers either deny that Palestinians are being affected by hunger or say it is not Israel’s faultMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesIsrael is pursuing an extensive PR effort to remove itself from blame for the starvation and killi…
A team of Indian medical specialists has arrived in Dhaka to provide emergency medical support to victims of the devastating plane crash that occurred on July 21, 2025. This action comes as part of India’s regional humanitarian commitment, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance to extend all possible assistance to Bangladesh in the aftermath of the tragedy.The Indian team, comprising
India’s Pivotal Role in the Maldives’ Economic StabilityFormer Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has openly credited India with helping the Maldives avoid a potentially disastrous economic default during one of the most severe financial crises in the country’s recent history. As the Maldives faced mounting external debt and a looming threat of economic collapse, Nasheed remarked, “If not for
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imminent visit to the Maldives, scheduled for July 25–26, 2025, is poised to significantly bolster bilateral ties between India and the Maldives, with a special emphasis on tourism, economic cooperation, and strategic partnership.This high-level visit, at the invitation of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, coincides with the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day celebrations,
Former Maldivian Foreign Minister Dunya Maumoon, speaking ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives, underscored the enduring support extended by India to the Maldives during periods of crisis and national emergencies.Drawing on prominent instances from recent history, Maumoon recalled that India was among the first countries to provide critical aid during several
India has played a crucial role in supporting the Maldives during its current period of severe financial stress. The Maldivian economy has been facing a mounting debt crisis, with dwindling foreign exchange reserves and substantial external debt payments—USD 600 million due in 2025 and as much as USD 1 billion by 2026—posing significant risks to its economic sovereignty.In response, India has
Cutting aid budget to 0.3% of national income will hurt many African countries, says FCDO impact assessmentLabour’s deep aid cuts will hit children’s education and increase the risk of disease and death in some African countries, according to the gover…