Tag: Maldives
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Maldives Opposition Leader Asks President To Apologise To India
The leader of the Jumhooree Party in the Maldives, Qasim Ibrahim, has urged President Mohammed Muizzu to say sorry to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India. This comes at a time when there’s rising tension between India and Maldives. The issue started after President Muizzu visited China and made some controversial remarks. ... -
Why Are Indian Tourists Canceling Maldives Trips, Preferring Lakshadweep?
Three Maldivian ministers have been suspended for making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lakshadweep. This has strained relations between India and the Maldives. Tensions have risen between India and the Maldives due to insulting comments by Maldivian ministers. Indian tourists are canceling their trips, and celebrities are promoting Lakshadweep as an alternative ... -
Indian Extended Hand Over Vaccines To Neighbours Hurts Chinese Ego
India has helped push China back as its generous gesture of donating the indigenously done Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine is getting praises from its South Asian patrons. India has sent off a supply manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. Supplies have started to be sent to the Maldives, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Myanmar and ... -
India’s vaccine diplomacy: first doses of Covid-19 vaccines to reach Maldives & Bhutan, more nations to follow
India has already rolled out vaccines on January 16 for its population, who are receiving one of the two indigenous vaccines – Covishield or Covaxin. Now in an attempt to do its bit for vaccine diplomacy and equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccine, India is supplying the first lot of its vaccines to neighboring and key ...