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Amid row over Maldivian posts on PM Modi's visit, Lakshadweep plans touris
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid the row over the disparaging remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, the administration in the Indian archipelago stated it was working on plans to expand its tourism activities.
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Lakshadweep's Tourism Grows with New Proposals for Development
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In Lakshadweep, comprising a total of 36 islands, including ten inhabited ones, the administration has recently proposed additional tourism projects.
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India plans new airport for both military, civilian aircraft operations in
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial ones.
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Maldives tourism body condemns derogatory comments against PM Modi, calls
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Terming India as one of the closest neighbours and allies of the Maldives, MATI noted that India has always been a first responder to various crises throughout the history of the island country.
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 jolts Talaud Islands in Indonesia
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck the Talaud Islands, Indonesia, on Tuesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.
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"We should promote our tourism": Mohammed Shami urges fellow citizens to e
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Apart from Indian speedster many sportspersons came out to criticize the 'racist' remarks against India by public figures in the Maldives and encouraged fellow citizens to explore the beauty of the Indian beaches.
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Israel hails Lakshadweep's "pristine and majestic" underwater beauty, says
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The embassy also shared pictures of the Lakshadweep Islands
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"Hum Aatmanirbhar hai...," Amitabh Bachchan urges fans to explore Indian I
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid escalating tensions between India and the Maldives following derisive comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Lakshadweep by some Maldivian political leaders, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday encouraged people to explore the beauty of Indian islands.
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No new inquiry for holidays in Maldives; impact of boycott will be visible
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Tour operators in India are gearing up for an impact of calls for a cancellation of holidays in the Maldives as they said that there are "no new inquiries by people" for visits to the island nation.
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"Perfect get away spot": Hardik Pandya, PV Sindhu advocate exploring India
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The all-rounder vowed to visit the island on his next holiday.
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"India has always been a good friend": Maldives' former President Solih co
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Sunday condemned the use of 'hateful language' against India by government officials on social media, saying New Delhi has always been a good friend to the island nation.
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"Strongly condemn derogatory, racist comments by Maldivian politicians tow
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Maldives' former Vice President, Ahmed Adeeb, on Sunday 'strongly condemned' the derogatory remarks by some politicians in the island nation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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