New Delhi: Initially in support of the coup in Maldives, India has now changed it's position and wants early elections in the island nation. But initially, the speed with which the largest democracy in the world abandoned the youngest democracy in Maldives has left many bewildered. what has prompted this change?
When Mohammed Nasheed became the first democratically elected president of the Maldives, he opened the doors for New Delhi like never before. The GMR got the contract to rebuild the international airport, prompting religious extremists calling for Nasheed's head.
But more important, after trying in vain for 3 decades, India had finally got a strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean. In an exclusive security arrangement with India, Nasheed allowed Delhi to install coastal radars on all 26 atolls. This coastal radar chain was networked into the Indian coastal radar system. India permanently based two helicopters to enhance surveillance and speed up its ability to respond to threats....
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09:55 AM, Feb 19, 2012
New Delhi: India has pledged support to new Maldivian President Mohamed Waheed who spoke with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on telephone on Wednesday and sought a meeting with him, a day after the dramatic regime change in the archipelago nation. "Waheed spoke to Manmohan Singh to reaffirm the close ties between the two countries. (He) said he looked forward to an early opportunity of meeting the prime minister," the Prime...
04:51 PM, Feb 08, 2012
Ghaziabad: Former India fast bowler and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad has expressed surprise over the non-selection of Suresh Raina in India’s 15-man squad for the first two Tests against England. "I am not fully satisfied with it [team selection] and Raina should have definitely been in the side. Every player deserves a long run and so as Raina," Prasad said after Uttar Pradesh's six-wicket victory over Delhi in their Ranji... 
Vadodara: Baroda took three points from a draw with Karnataka after batting the visitors out of the equation at the Moti Bagh Stadium on Sunday. From 115 for 4 overnight – a lead of 237 – Baroda marched on after the loss of Irfan Pathan for 38 soon into the morning session. Abhimanyu Chauhan became Stuart Binny’s second wicket for 52 at 124 for 6 but Pinal Shah and Ketan... 
