The sinking democracy in Maldives

Democracy in Maldives is at the crossroads. There is need for the international community to put pressure on the incumbent regime in the country, so that it is not able to disrupt elections once......

Ousted Nasheed wins first round of Maldives prez poll

Former President Mohammed Nasheed emerged as a clear leader on Sunday in the first round of Maldives presidential election, receiving 45 per cent votes, but fell short of an outright majority,......

Former Maldivian prez meets PM; India hopes free, fair polls

A delegation of the Progressive Party of Maldives led by its presidential candidate, Abdulla Yamin Abdul Gayoom called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday. The PPM delegation’s visit......

India will not ask Nasheed to leave its embassy

Stepping up pressure on India, Maldives on Monday pressed for facilitation of the arrest of former President Mohamed Nasheed against whom a fresh court warrant was issued on the sixth day of his......

GMR's Male sojourn: A sweet deal gone sour?

Did GMR Infra get a sweet deal from former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed that eventually turned sour as a new government came to power under President Mohammed Waheed?If Waheed's special......

Maldives crisis: Why Nasheed is disappointed with India

Maldives' ousted president Mohammed Nasheed on Saturday said he was disappointed with India over its response to the political turmoil without having properly understood the ground situation in his......