Latest Maldives News & Updates

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Malaika Arora has shared glimpses from her relaxing day off. Taking to her Instagram handle, the fitness enthusiast gave a sneak peek into her serene and laid-back “soft life” moments. The actress showcased her peaceful downtime, reflecting calm, elegance, and effortless style in her latest set of pictures. For the caption, Malaika simply wrote, “Life maxxxxxingggggg#SoftLifeStyle #PeacefulMoments #ElegantLiving #DayOffDiaries #mood.” (sic)The pictures feature Malai…

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) Actor Kunal Kemmu, who recently turned a year older, took to social media to share birthday moments from his Maldives trip with his family. Taking to his Instagram handle, the ‘Golmaal Again’ actor posted a video, captioning it, “Chill vibe Bday vibe.” In the clip, Kunal is seen cutting a birthday cake while his wife, Soha Ali Khan, stands lovingly by his side. The video montage beautifully captures moments from their Maldives getaway, offering a glimpse into the family…

Male, June 2 (IANS) Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government will ban children under 16 from accessing certain social media platforms to protect them from cyberbullying, online grooming and other digital threats, a state media outlet reported. Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday (local time), Muizzu said protecting children from online harm had become a major concern for parents in the Maldives and abroad, reports Xinhua news agency, quoting state media outlet …

Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The multilateral military exercise Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in IOR (PRAGATI) 2026 concluded with a reinforced collective commitment towards peace, stability, and security in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Army said on Saturday. Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS), along with Vice Chiefs and senior military leaders from participating nations, witnessed the final validation exercise and closing ceremo…

Margao (Goa), May 30 (IANS) Though both sides are assured of their places in the knock-out stage, there will be no shortage of intensity when hosts India face Bangladesh in their last Group B match of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Sunday.With the Maldives, the third side in the group, losing both of its matches and crashing out of the tournament, India and Bangladesh have already qualified for the last four. Sunday’s clash will the…

Shillong, May 30 (IANS) The maiden edition of the multilateral military exercise PRAGATI 2026 concluded successfully on Saturday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya with a comprehensive 72-hour validation exercise aimed at enhancing interoperability, mutual trust, and collective preparedness among participating nations, officials said. The exercise brought together more than 400 military personnel from 13 countries, India, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Ne…

Mumbai/Kochi, May 30 (IANS) Countries bordering the Bay of Bengal are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a powerful tool to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing, and ensure the long-term sustainability of marine resources that support millions of livelihoods across the region. Senior policymakers, fisheries administrators, and marine experts from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives met in Mumbai for a high-level policy dialogue hosted by India t…

Mumbai, May 27 (IANS) Actress Soha Ali Khan gave fans a glimpse of a dreamy underwater lunch experience with husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya during their vacation, seemingly in the Maldives.Sharing the videos on her social media account on Tuesday, Soha showed the family enjoying a unique lunch inside an underwater restaurant surrounded by marine life and stunning ocean views.In one of the videos, sharks and fishes could be seen swimming above the glass tunnel restaurant as guests enjoye…

Shillong, May 20 (IANS) A multilateral military exercise, ‘PRAGATI 2026’, involving armed forces personnel from 12 friendly nations, commenced on Wednesday at the Umroi Military Station in Meghalaya, officials said. The two-week-long exercise has brought together participants from Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka and Vietnam to strengthen regional cooperation, interoperability and strategic coordination among the partic…

Male, May 19 (IANS) Finnish divers recovered GoPro cameras and underwater equipment, which have been handed over to investigators. The material could help reconstruct the sequence of events.The three Finnish divers involved in the recovery of the bodies of the four Italians handed over to the police the GoPro cameras and various underwater equipment recovered from the cave system where the Italians were found, ADN Kronos news agency reported.According to the Maldives Security Desk account on X, …