Trilateral exercise ‘DOSTI-16’ kicks off in Maldives with Chinese research vessel nearby |

Trilateral exercise 'DOSTI-16' kicks off in Maldives with Chinese research vessel nearby |

NEW DELHI: During the 16th edition of the India-Maldives-Sri Lanka trilateral exercise “Dosti” with Bangladesh observing, ICGS Abhinav and ICG Dornier arrived in Male. According to media reports, a Chinese research vessel was anchored near Male port. “The Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 was moored close to Male City this morning. Around noon, … Read more

How Israel responded to ‘BoycottMaldives’ hashtag on X

How Israel responded to 'BoycottMaldives' hashtag on X

The ‘Israeli embassy in India’ chipped in to the social media trend promoting tourism in Lakshadweep. The embassy shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, praising the beauty of the Lakshadweep island on their official account. “We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government’s request to initiate the desalination program. Israel is ready … Read more

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

Maldives President wants Indian military out but talks on for 'workable solution' on choppers | India News

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 … Read more