"Maldives Officials Suspended for Anti-India Remarks, Sparks Boycott Campaign"

The Maldives government has suspended three deputy ministers for insulting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, leading to a dip in ties with India. The controversial comments come as the Maldives' president is set to visit China and has pledged to shift away from the country's "India first" policy. The Indian High Commission in the Maldives expressed concerns over the remarks, and some prominent Indians have expressed dismay. The Maldives' Foreign Ministry emphasized the importance of maintaining the friendship between the two countries.