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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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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

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?