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Lakshadweep govt plans to takeover Bitra island for defence needs, meets local resistance
July 19, 2025 10:26 pm
With this move, Bitra would become the third island in the archipelago with a defence establishment – two Indian naval bases in the archipelago are INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, the capital of the UT, and INS Jatayu in Minicoy, the southernmost island.
Govt plans to develop fishing infra in A&N, Lakshadweep: Minister
September 18, 2024 10:03 pm
Besides, the government has also approved three smart fishing harbours with a cost of Rs 369.80 crore and these will be established in three states, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, and Puducherry, he said.
Why INS Jatayu, India’s new naval base in Lakshadweep, matters
March 07, 2024 1:12 pm
INS Jatayu is being commissioned days after the inauguration of an airstrip and a jetty that India has built on Agaléga, Mauritius. It will enhance the operational reach of the Navy in the Indian Ocean, a vital strategic imperative as China seeks to increase its footprint in the region.
India-Maldives News Today: India 'closest' ally, says Maldives tourism panel; Indian trade body urges 'stop promoting Maldives' | All you need to know
January 09, 2024 8:02 pm
Calling India 'one of its closest allies', the Association said that it has always been a 'first responder' in times of any crises in the island nation.
From Modi and Boycott Maldives to pro-Israel campaigns: Nationalist users vs diplomatic government
January 09, 2024 7:55 am
Dichotomy between India’s formal diplomatic position and the actions of users on social media, like the ‘Boycott Maldives’ trend, underscores the contradictory nature of foreign policy in the digital age
PM Modi is 'in awe of the stunning beauty' of Lakshadweep and so will you be if you travel there
January 05, 2024 3:29 pm
Embark on a journey to these must-visit spots, and let the enchanting allure of Lakshadweep captivate your soul like it did PM Modi's.
Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal disqualified from Lok Sabha over attempt to murder case
January 14, 2023 12:08 pm
As per the notification issued on Friday, Faizal stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from January 11, the date of his conviction by a sessions court in Kavaratti.
5 Questions | 'Lakshadweep is not connected properly with the mainland'
December 26, 2022 7:50 am
BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agarwal, who has asked the Centre to ensure Lakshadweep is connected with the mainland by regular flights, says the Islands are a strategically important place for India.
Lakshadweep admin moots proposal for shifting HC jurisdiction from Kerala to Karnataka
June 20, 2021 8:44 pm
The proposal was initiated by the administration after several litigations were moved before the Kerala High Court against the decisions taken by the islands' new administrator Praful Khoda Patel.
Lakshadweep administrator arrives to 'Black Day' stir on isle
June 14, 2021 9:10 pm
Soon after reaching Agatti, Patel met top officials in the administration and reviewed the progress of various development projects.
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