In Maldives, youth disengagement and gang violence have emerged as a significant issue, driven by socio-economic factors and limited opportunities for employment and vocational education.

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Mangrove forests in the Maldives are facing a severe threat as they succumb to rising sea levels and climate changes, according to a new study led by Northumbria University researchers and published in *Scientific Reports*. The study highlights that the Maldives, known for its low-lying islands, experienced significant mangrove dieback since 2020 due to rapid sea-level rise and the effects

Taking to her Instagram handle, Kareena shared photos and wrote, "Saturday selfies with one thrown in of the husband." In the photos, Kareena opted for no-makeup look as she flaunted her natural beauty. Saif Ali Khan looked handsome in neon colour pants.

The TV presenter had a great time there!

Ananya in Paris... Patralekhaa takes a selfie...Vaani celebrates her 'ray of sunshine'...

For those who want to get away from it all, there’s always the Maldives

With Manta Air launching a direct flight from Bengaluru to Dhaalu airport, and visa-free entry, it has become easier and cheaper to holiday in the Maldives. We find out how Indian travellers are responding

The renovated OBLU NATURE at Helengeli in Maldives offers water villas and memorable dives to see coral reefs busy with banner fish, bluestripe snappers and the occasional black tip reef shark

Private cruises and on-call services highlight this year’s manta spotting season courtesy of The Manta Trust in the Maldives

We take a look at Mandira Bedi's vacation diary.

After Taapsee Pannu, Neha Dhupia, Mandira Bedi and badminton star Saina Nehwal, it is Varun Dhawan's turn to head out to the Maldives.

Maldives is certainly Bollywood's FAVOURITE destination, especially this time of the year.

Like other Bollywood stars, Daisy Shah took a trip to the Maldives.

Though exports are banned, shipments of 64,000 tonnes were allowed under special bilateral pact

Aid to the Maldives has been cut by 48%, reducing the grant from ₹770 crore to ₹400 crore, reflecting strained diplomatic ties following the election of pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu.

India and Maldives let subtle diplomacy surpass muscular posturing 

The decision was made after the Cabinet thoroughly discussed a report submitted by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade at a cabinet meeting

The move was announced as part of special measures in his government’s ‘economic reform agenda’ 

Having already qualified for the semi-finals after their 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in the three-team group, India emerged Group A winners with six points

As part of the Mission Samudra Setu, INS Jalashwa reached Maldives on May 7 to evacuate Indian nationals.

INS Jalashwa, the Navy warship sent to Maldives to bring back stranded Indians, arrived in India this morning. With the completion of the voyage, the Navy has successfully brought back a total of 698...

Inspector General of Police Vijay Sakhare said all arrangements are in place to facilitate the safe stay of those repatriated, comprising 440 Keralites and people from other parts of the country.

1. Covid-19: Navy ship carrying 698 stranded in Maldives arrives in Kochi  Hindustan Times
2. "Safe Now": Indians On Navy Warship That Reached Kochi From Maldives  NDTV
3. Naval ship arrives in Kochi with 698 repatriated Indians from Maldives  Times of India
4. India's Naval Evacuation Gets Underway Amidst a Pandemic  News18
5. Operation Samudra Setu: Two Indian Navy ships head to the UAE; INS Jalashwa sails back  The Financial Express
6. View Full coverage on Google News

Though most passengers are from Kerala and Tamil Nadu, there were repatriates of 18 other states and Union Territories also in the ship, which began its journey from Male to Kochi on Friday night

INS Jalashwa carrying 698 repatriated Indian citizens from the Maldives arrived in Kochi harbour on Sunday morning, completing the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown, official sources said. The passengers would disembark from the cruise terminal of Cochin Port Trust, they said. Inspector General of Police Vijay Sakhare said all arrangements are in place to facilitate the safe stay of those repatriated, comprising 440 Keralites and people from other parts of the country. Four passengers are from Lakshwadeep. Besides these, the other passengers are from Tamil Nadu (187), Telganana (9), Andhra Pradesh (8), Karnataka (8), Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan (3 each) and Goa (1), Assam (1). There are seven passengers each from Uttarakhand and West Bengal, Delhi (4), Puducherry (3), while there are two passengers each from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand, the sources said.

The arrival marks Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the Covid-19 lockdown.

  Kochi, May 10: INS Jalashwa,carrying 698 repatriated Indian citizens from the Maldives, arrived at Cochin Port on Sunday morning, completing the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown. "The first group of

They are set to arrive at Kochi port today

Most of the 698 Indians, of whom 440 are from Kerala, were stranded in the island country after they lost their jobs

Passengers showing Covid-19 symptoms are being disembarked first, followed by others in small groups, district-wise, says a Cochin Port Trust official

This is the Indian Navy’s first massive evacuation exercise during the Covid-19 lockdown

This is the Indian Navy's first massive evacuation exercise from foreign soil during the COVID-19 lockdown.

If you've got the cash to spare, visit this low-lying Indian Ocean paradise before rising sea levels swallow it up.

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MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world’s most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Health officials predict that more than 77,000 people — or a fourth of those currently living in the country — could become infected, […]

MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world’s most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Health officials predict that more than 77,000 people — or a fourth of those currently living in the country — could become infected, […]

MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world’s most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Health officials predict that more than 77,000 people — or a fourth of those currently living in the country — could become infected, […]

MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world’s most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Health officials predict that more than 77,000 people — or a fourth of those currently living in the country — could become infected, […]

Maldives government to help tourists who can't afford luxury resorts

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Hear about travel to the Maldives Islands as the Amateur Traveler talks to Jennifer Dombrowski of luxeadventuretraveler.com about her visit to this tropical paradise. 

The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world's most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks.

MALE, Maldives (AP) — The Maldives, an Indian Ocean archipelago nation with one of the world’s most congested capitals, has seen a rapid rise in coronavirus cases over the past few weeks. Health officials predict that more than 77,000 people — or a fourth of those currently living in the country — could become infected, with more than 5,000 possibly needing intensive care treatment. Official figures updated...

MALE, Maldives: India’s navy on Friday began evacuating from the Maldives around 750 of the hundreds of thousands of Indian nationals stranded worldwide because of coronavirus.The operation by two warships in Male forms part of an initial operation to repatriate almost 15,000 Indians from 12...