Though Kerala HC has deferred order to implement three-language policy, residents point at growing frictions involving controversial policy changes & regulations in past few years.
The basing of an independent naval unit with requisite infrastructure and resources will enhance the overall operational capability of the Indian Navy in the islands.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced interest-free loans to states, rating system for tourist centres & projects for island connectivity, infrastructure, adding that this will also create jobs.
In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said projects for port connectivity, tourism infra & amenities will be taken up on Indian islands including Lakshadweep.
Israeli embassy says it's ready to start working on a desalination project in Union territory 'tomorrow', posts pictures of Lakshadweep and refers to the islands' 'enchanting allure'.
On 2 January, PM Modi visited the Union Territory of Lakshadweep and shared several pictures, including an ‘exhilarating experience’ of him trying his hand at snorkelling.
Maldives deputy ministers posted 'derogatory remarks' on X after Indian users highlighted Modi's Lakshadweep visit & bid to promote tourism, called it setback to Male.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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