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Monday, November 17, 2025
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Topic: Lakshadweep Administrator

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 administration issues new order to deploy govt officials in fishing boats

The administration's decision comes amid protests by islanders against its 'reform' measures. Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal termed the administrative decisions as a 'mockery'.

Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking recall of Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel

Stating that the future of Lakshadweep is a matter of concern, Pinarayi Vijayan said any attempt to undermine its unique culture and indigenous lifestyle is unacceptable.

Lakshadweep is key to India’s China strategy. Row over new rules hurts coastal security

Lakshadweep is a significant theatre for country’s force projection and a deterrent to China’s increasing influence in the Indian Ocean.

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We celebrate Harappa excavation—and dismiss Keeladi, Sinauli archaeological digs as politics

In the storm around Sinauli, many academics dismissed claims of chariots being found. And the public misinterpreted the chariots as a device planted by the govt to fortify Hindutva.

Naidu matches Jagan’s Rs 13L crore investment playbook, with a ‘speed of doing business’ caveat

Naidu’s summit brings in MoUs on same scale as Jagan’s, but CM says his plans built on speed, certainty & investor trust, with escrow accounts, simplified incentives & real-time oversight.

Drone manufacturer ideaForge wins orders worth over Rs 100 crore from Army

ideaForge has formed a joint venture to manufacture and market UAVs in the US. Its Q6 UAV is now included in NATO and allied procurement systems.

INDIA has a Congress-sized hole. And the fix begins with a little humility

Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.