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Topic: Lakshadweep

After beef ban & land use patterns, language is new friction point in idyllic Lakshadweep

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.

AIIMS, New Delhi and ICG collaborate for medical camp in Lakshadweep

The medical team consisted of 15 specialist doctors from fields of Gynecology, Pediatrics, Neurology, Dermatology, Orthopedic, and more.

Naval base INS Jatayu commissioned, but the story’s just beginning in Lakshadweep

The government is also in the final stages of approving a new airport on Minicoy island, for both military and civilian use.

Navy to enhance operational capability with commissioning of INS Jatayu at Lakshadweep’s Minicoy Island

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.

Tourism industry welcomes FM’s ‘heavy focus on domestic tourism’ in interim budget 2024

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.

Jaishankar urges Indians to visit Sri Lanka, Lakshadweep mentioned in Budget amid row with Maldives

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.

Amid India-Maldives row, Israel says it wants to collaborate for Lakshadweep development

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'.

Chalo Lakshadweep campaign & Ayodhya’s glittery show

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Google searches show huge spark in interest for Lakshadweep after PM Modi’s visit

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 suspends deputy ministers after posts attacking India, Modi spark furore

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.

On Camera

Poll loss in Bodoland is a wake up call to BJP in Assam. How Zubeen’s death puts CM Himanta in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.