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'.
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.
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.
While the Russia-Ukraine war saw the BJP projecting PM Modi as a ‘vishwaguru’ who could end international conflicts, the party has made a nuanced shift in its electoral strategy vis-à-vis the West Asia war.
Report on impact of AI emergence—drawing upon depositions from several ministries—confirms that the developments come in the absence of AI laws or considerations over them.
It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.
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