Mohamed Waheed

New Indian High Commisioner takes over in Maldives

India also assured Maldives that bilateral ties would continue to flourish and that it gives "highest priority" to further strengthen relations between the two countries

Relief for Nasheed: Trial deferred by four weeks

After spending 24 hours in detention, former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday walked out of police custody as his trial for alleged illegal detention of a judge has been deferred by four weeks.

India has a breather in Maldives, but for how long

Former dictator Maumoon Abdul Gayoom is hell bent on keeping Nasheed out of the presidential race by hook or crook.

Maldivian parliament commences, new govt begins work

Almost two months after Maldives' first democratically elected president Mohamed Nasheed was overthrown in what he called was a coup, the parliamentary session was held smoothly and some important bills in the pipeline were debated.

India's recognition of Maldivian coup shocking: Nasheed

Former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed has said that he was "shocked" at the Indian and US government's rapid decision to recognise the new regime after he was ousted in the 7 February "coup".

India welcomes Waheed's decision on early polls

The new Maldives president has agreed to consult the concerned parties to hold an early election in the country.

India assures support to new Maldivian president

India today reached out to the new leadership of Maldives with PM Manmohan Singh writing to President Mohamed Waheed expressing "continued support" to ensure stability and peace in that country.