Union minister S Jaishankar meets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu in Delhi. After the meeting Jaishankar in his X post expressed optimism about the future collaboration between India and the Maldives, stating, “Delighted to call on President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives today in New Delhi. Look forward to India…

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Maldives ban: Go to Indian beaches, Israel tells citizens | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after Maldives barred the entry of Israeli passport holders, the Israel embassy in New Delhi issued on Monday a statement on ‘X’ promoting “some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality”, including Lakshadweep, Kerala, Andaman and Goa.As far as tourism is concerned,…

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Lakshadweep 2.0: Now, Israel promotes Indian archipelagos after Maldives bars Israeli citizens | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lakshadweep is back with a bang. A day after Maldives barred the entry of Israeli passport holders, the Israel embassy in India has promoted “some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality.” These include Lakshadweep — which was in the new earlier this year…

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‘Further bolster…’ : Maldives set to launch India’s RuPay service | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite recent turbulent history, Maldives is set to introduce India’s RuPay service, according to a senior Maldivian minister who said that the collaboration ‘will bolster the Maldivian Rufiyaa.’ “The upcoming launch of India’s RuPay service is anticipated to further bolster the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR),” Saeed said in an interview with PSM News on…

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India imposes fresh port restrictions on export of essential commodities to Maldives | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday has imposed fresh restrictions on the export of prohibited or restricted essential commodities to Maldives.According to the notification from the Director General of Foreign Trade, these commodities will only be permitted for export through four designated customs stations — Mundra Sea Port, Tuticorin Sea Port, Nhava Sheva Sea Port (JNPT),…

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India allows exports of essential goods to Maldives despite strained ties | India News – Times of India

MUMBAI: India has allowed limited exports of essential commodities, including sugar, wheat, rice, and onions, to the Maldives, the government said on Friday, even as ties between Male and New Delhi remained tense amid rising Chinese influence. India, a leading exporter of rice, sugar and onions, has imposed various curbs on exports of these food…

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Maldives President wants Indian military out but talks on for ‘workable solution’ on choppers | India News – Times of India

A day after he took oath as Maldives president, Mohamed Muizzu asked India in an official communication to pull out its military personnel from the Indian Ocean archipelago. The president’s office said Muizzu requested withdrawal of Indian troops in a meeting with Indian minister Kiren Rijiju, who was in Male for the inauguration of the…

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Maldives President-elect Mohamed Muizzu invites India for inauguration but uncertainty prevails over Indian military presence – Times of India

India is among the countries that have been invited by the Maldives president-elect, Mohamed Muizzu, for his oath-taking on November 17, diplomatic sources said. The government, however, is yet to take a call on who is going to represent India at the swearing in ceremony of a leader who is considered pro-China, although people close…

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