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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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Lok Sabha restores NCP MP Mohammad Faizal’s membership amid Rahul Gandhi disqualification row

Lakshadweep MP's conviction in attempt to murder case suspended by Kerala HC two months ago. However, he moved Supreme Court claiming that Speaker was not taking a decision in his case.

CBI books Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in tuna fish export scam

The NCP MP’s nephew, Abdul Razaq, and a Colombo-based company that he represented, SRT General Merchants, have also been named as accused in the FIR, officials said.

Lakshadweep floats global tenders for high-end resorts in bid to turn islands into Maldives

The planned eco-tourism resorts on the three islands of Minicoy, Suheli & Kadmat have worried ecologists that opening up the islands will destroy its environment and coral ecosystem.

Lakshadweep denies entry to Congress MPs, says their ‘political actions’ can disturb peace

While rejecting application of Congress's Hibi Eden and TN Prathapan for entry, the Lakshadweep administration also said their visit might cause a possible surge in Covid cases.

SubscriberWrites: Let Lakshadweep remain Lakshadweep not imitate Maldives & why we need safety education for all

Subscribers write about new draft laws in the island being rushed through without consultations and why we ignore learning safety measures at our own peril.

Lakshadweep administration moots proposal for HC jurisdiction transfer from Kerala to Karnataka

Proposal was initiated by administration after several litigations were moved before Kerala HC against the controversial decisions taken by Lakshadweep Administrator Praful Khoda Patel.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands invite applications to develop ecotourism projects, spark concerns

A government firm has called on developers to undertake development, management and operations of four ecotourism projects.

12 BJP leaders in Lakshadweep resign over ‘unjustified’ sedition case against filmmaker

A sedition case was filed against filmmaker Aisha Sultana Thursday for calling Lakshadweep Administrator Praful K. Patel a 'bioweapon' during a TV debate.

Denied entry, 8 MPs give breach of privilege notice against Lakshadweep administrator

The delegation of MPs wanted to visit the island to do a fact-check on a slew of controversial regulations proposed by Administrator Praful K. Patel since January 2021.

Sedition case against Lakshadweep filmmaker Aisha Sultana for calling Praful Patel ‘bio-weapon’

The case was filed following a complaint by BJP's Lakshadweep unit head, who said remarks against the administrator imply criticism of the central govt.

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The Kapoors’ love for food is stuff of legends. Netflix gets us a seat at a table

If there is one celebrity who has made talking about food both relatable and entertaining, it is Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Nvidia worth $5 trillion: What does it mean for the market?

The chipmaker at the heart of the AI revolution may be the most influential stock in Wall Street history. Nvidia has been the primary driver of the market’s gains since the start of 2023.

Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.