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Broadcom threatens Raajje TV with punitive action over protest song
Politics

Broadcom threatens Raajje TV with punitive action over protest song

The regulator decided to apply news reporting standards for its inquiry.

13 Feb 2025, 14:00

Government relents on disclosing number of political appointees
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Government relents on disclosing number of political appointees

But details of 228 political staff dismissed last year were withheld.

12 Feb 2025, 10:30

Illustration from Aleksandar Savic for Transparency International.
Politics

“Little to no progress”: Maldives slides on corruption index

Maldives ranked among the two-thirds of countries with the worst perception score.

11 Feb 2025, 17:30

Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices
Politics

Ruling party denies imminent removal of Supreme Court justices

Deputy Speaker Nazim dismissed "baseless" opposition allegations.

10 Feb 2025, 11:30

Ministry merger sparks fears of environmental oversight collapse
Politics

Ministry merger sparks fears of environmental oversight collapse

Advocates warn the move could compromise environmental protection.

06 Feb 2025, 20:30

Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation
Politics

Housing list controversy deepens as Malé mayor rejects reevaluation

The veracity of the new list was "questionable," Azim said.

06 Feb 2025, 18:00

Highlights of President Muizzu's state of the nation address
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Highlights of President Muizzu's state of the nation address

Muizzu delivered his second state of the nation address at the official opening of the People’s Majlis for 2025.

06 Feb 2025, 12:00

Identity theft and pizza parties: PNC's fraudulent path to largest party
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Identity theft and pizza parties: PNC's fraudulent path to largest party

The ruling party is accused of misusing the national identity database to fraudulently boost its membership.

05 Feb 2025, 10:00

The Missing Years: 2020-2025
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The Missing Years: 2020-2025

Here’s a timeline of the major events and key stories during our five-year hiatus.

31 Jan 2025, 23:33

NGO contests ‘arbitrary dissolution’ over alleged slander of Islam
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NGO contests ‘arbitrary dissolution’ over alleged slander of Islam

MDN was formally dissolved on Thursday.

21 Dec 2019, 09:00

Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law
Politics

Landmark changes ratified to decentralisation law

One-third of council seats reserved for women.

16 Dec 2019, 09:00

Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador
Politics

Nasheed reignites ‘debt trap’ row with Chinese ambassador

The speaker’s remarks were at odds with the foreign minister.

15 Dec 2019, 09:00

980 councillors to be elected in April
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980 councillors to be elected in April

One-third of seats will be reserved for female candidates.

12 Dec 2019, 09:00

UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives
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UN Human Development Report highlights inequality in Maldives

The Maldives was ranked 104 out of 189 countries.

11 Dec 2019, 09:00

Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts
Politics

Anti-corruption watchdog warns against no-bid contracts

The ACC recommended revision of public finance rules.

09 Dec 2019, 09:00

New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess
Politics

New chief justice and prosecutor general approved as parliament breaks for recess

Hussain Shameem was confirmed as the chief prosecutor.

07 Dec 2019, 09:00

Justice Ghanee impeached
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Justice Ghanee impeached

64 MPs voted to remove Ghanee from the Supreme Court bench.

04 Dec 2019, 09:00

Agreements signed with India for key projects
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Agreements signed with India for key projects

Three fish processing factories to be developed across the country.

04 Dec 2019, 09:00

Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry
Politics

Audit flags illegal expenses by home ministry

More than MVR800,000 was spent on a boatyard.

03 Dec 2019, 09:00

Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote
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Criminal court chief judge resigns ahead of impeachment vote

Hailam was suspended for sharing a cartoon of the president in chains.

03 Dec 2019, 09:00

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