India denies entry to Maldivian MP amid strained ties
Amid strained relationship between the two countries, India denied entry to Maldivian MP Ahmed Nihan when he arrived at the Chennai airport earlier this week. External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said they are trying to figure out how this happened. This comes days after reports said Maldives will return two search-and-rescue helicopters it was gifted by India in 2016.