How Sardar Patel's foresight prevented Pakistan from conquering Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep has been ruling the headlines since Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the archipelago last week, and the diplomatic spat after three Maldivian ministers posted derogatory comments against the PM for highlighting the serene beaches of the islands.
Mumbai: Indian celebrities, who have loved and promoted Maldives as their favourite tourist destination, took to social media on Sunday, expressing their eagerness to explore the vast coastline of India and holiday at the country’s own pristine beaches.
Male: Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed strongly criticized the disparaging remarks made by a Maldivian minister regarding Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst a controversy ignited by the minister's ridicule of PM Modi's visit to Lakshadweep.
New Delhi/IBNS: 'Boycott Maldives' is trending on social media following a tweet by a Maldives minister days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pictorial visit to the Lakshadweep, an Indian archipelago with white sandy beaches, coral reefs and turquoise waters that can rival the island nation witnessing a huge inflow of Indian tourists.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared on X his "moments of pure bliss" in Lakshadweep with pictures of snorkeling and early morning walks.
INS Shardul escorts MV Kavaratti safely to Kochi
Kochi: INS Shardul, a warship based at the Southern Naval Command, escorted MV Kavaratti, a Lakshadweep Development Corporation Limited run ship, safely to Kochi.
Lakshadweep administration refuses entry of Congress MPs citing law and order situation, Covid
New Delhi/IBNS: Lakshadweep administration has refused to allow the visit of a group of Congress MPs - Hibi Eden, TN Prathpan, CR Rakesh Sharma - citing a police report that says it might instigate violent agitations, which is part of planned effort to ruin the peace, according to a media report.
Kerala High Court refuses to quash sedition case against Lakshadweep activist
Thiruvanathapuram/IBNS: The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to quash a sedition case against Lakshadweep activist Aisha Sultana for her remarks on Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel on grounds that all parties in the case must be heard before a decision.
Kavaratti/IBNS: A sedition case has been filed against filmmaker-activist Aisha Sultana who called Lakshadweep's controversial administrator Praful Khoda Patel a "bio-weapon" used by the Narendra Modi government on the people of the union territory, media reports said.
CPI Rajya Sabha MP moves privilege motion against Lakshadweep administration
New Delhi/UNI: Communist Party of India (CPI) national secretary, Binoy Viswam on Thursday wrote to the secretary-general of the Upper House to move a privilege motion against the administration of Lakshadweep for allegedly denying him permission to visit the island.
93 ex-civil servants write to PM Modi opposing decisions of Lakshadweep administrator
New Delhi/IBNS: As many as 93 retired civil servants have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi against Lakshadweep administrator Praful Patel's decisions, calling them "disturbing developments".
Kerala Assembly passes resolution asking to call back Lakshadweep administrator
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Kerala Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution asking to call back Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel whose slew of reforms in the union territory have stirred controversy.
Ignorant bigots in power destroying Lakshadweep: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi/IBNS: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday joined the protest against Lakshadweep administrator Praful Khoda Patel's reforms in the union territory that have opened a barrage of criticisms.
Lakshadweep reform controversy: All you need to know
Kavaratti/IBNS: The union territory of Lakshadweep, an archipelago of 36 islands with an area of 32 sq.km, has turned out to be the new political flashpoint after its new administrator Praful Khoda Patel brought a slew of reforms leading to a huge row.
Tauktae likely to be very severe cyclonic storm, warns IMD
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that cyclone 'Takaute' is likely to intensify into ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ with wind speed of 150 to 160 kmph gusting to 175 kmph on May 17.