Maldives officials have ordered Indian troops to leave the archipelago and signed a military assistance deal with China, causing a rift between India and Maldives. The move comes after President Mohamed Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, came to power on an ‘India Out’ platform. The strategic location of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean has historically made it part of India’s sphere of influence.
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis to strengthen bilateral ties and exchange perspectives on regional and international issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. Discussions also emphasize India’s commitment to space exploration through the Aditya L1 Mission. Cassis is on an Asia tour, visiting India, China, South Korea, and the Philippines. Read more for details.
The Tourism Department of Puducherry has proposed conducting curated tour packages for domestic tourists to France at concessional rates. During a meeting with French Ambassador Thierry Mathou, Tourism Minister K Lakshminarayanan suggested that these packages could be undertaken by the Puducherry Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to tap into the growing demand for tourist visas. The proposal also includes collaboration with the Louvre Museum and strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty hosted External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his wife Kyoko Jaishankar for Diwali tea at Downing Street. Jaishankar conveyed PM Narendra Modi’s best wishes and discussed reframing the India-UK relationship. The visit aims to review bilateral ties and give new impetus to the friendly relations.
