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Two Indian workers killed in powerful explosion in Maldives, says report

Two Indian workers were killed in a powerful explosion near a fish market on Haa Dhaal Makunudhoo island in the Maldives, the Indian mission here said on Sunday. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident on Haa Dhaal Makunudhoo island in which two Indian nationals have lost their lives," the High Commission of India in Maldives said in a post on X. It said the mission is in "close contact" with the Maldivian authorities as well as the families of the victims. Citing a resident, the Sun Online news website reported that the explosion took place near the fish market, located at the southern end of the island's harbour, at around 04:15 pm on Saturday. Preliminary investigative findings show the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder near Kamunudhoo's fish market, a police spokesperson was quoted as saying. The victims were workers employed by the contractor for the land reclamation project to build an airport on the island, it said, without identifying their nationalities. "The

Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election

The run-off was seen as having significant implications for the Maldives's foreign policy, especially in deciding China and India's battle for influence in the strategically-located country

EC Arun Goel on visit to Maldives to observe presidential election

The first round of the election took place on September 9. Eight candidates are in the fray

'Neighbourhood First': Maldives gets two Made in India warships

"The Indian Ocean is our shared space. Peace and security of a region are best secured with cooperation and collaboration of the regional players," he said

India extends 222 LoCs worth $14.07 bn in Africa, 37 LoCs to neighbours

The LoCs projects in African nations are spread across sectors roads, railways, power, ports and shipping, education, telecom, health, and aviation

'Time-tested' India-Maldives relationship is a 'force for stability': EAM

The Maldives is one of India's key maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region and the bilateral defence and security ties have been on an upward trajectory in the last few years

Maldives rejects campaign targeting India; says India trusted friend

The Maldives government also asked all parties to act responsibly and refrain from spreading false information

India offers $40 mn credit line to boost sports infrastructure in Maldives

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is on an official visit to the Maldives

India, Maldives to review bilateral cooperation at Joint Commission Meeting

Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who arrives in India late Tuesday night for a four-day visit, will also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Challenges galore for current regime in the Maldives: Nooshin Waheed

Waheed delves upon how radicalisation is a serious problem in her country but is also positive that the strong policies by the current regime will help in dealing with it

India, Maldives sign treaty on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

The treaty aims to enhance effectiveness of both the countries in investigation and prosecution of crime, through cooperation and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

Consider the evidence: Does India, at last, have a friend in the Maldives?

Until the transfer of power takes place, the world is holding its breath. Once Solih becomes president, a new chapter will begin - for the Maldives and also India