In a move towards strengthening its position in the Indian Ocean Region, the Indian Navy is going to commission a new base, INS Jatayu, in the Minicoy Islands of Lakshadweep.
Putting a thrust on boosting domestic tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the tourism infrastructure and amenities will be taken up on our islands, including Lakshadweep.
The Indian Coast Guard provided towing assistance to a fishing boat that was adrift 50 nautical miles southwest of Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep since Thursday due to an engine breakdown.
Odisha and Rajasthan schools secured top spots in pipe band girls and pipe band boys categories respectively in the National School Band Competition held ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
After the social media fury and a sharp downturn in ties with neighbouring Maldives over viral social media posts by the country's junior ministers mocking his visit to Lakshadweep, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday made a fresh pitch for the promotion of domestic tourism.
New Delhi [India], January 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Lakshadweep as an effort to promote Lakshadweep as a tourist destination. Just a few days after the support for visiting Lakshadweep started gaining traction on social media platforms after some comments by Malaysia
Maldives President Mohammad Muizzu's government had a sharp defeat after voters elected Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) candidate Adam Azim, who belongs to the opposition as Mayor of Maldives capital, Male on Saturday.
While shedding light on the India-Maldives row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday asserted that "politics is politics" and it can't be guaranteed that every country will support or agree with India everytime.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 13: "Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah," the most Loved and consumed family entertainment show is planning a shoot in Lakshadweep. Inspired by our beloved Prime Minister, Narendra Modiji's visit to Lakshadweep, the creator of the show is working to promote
Maldives is facing a boycott from one of its biggest sources of tourism income after three of its officials made derogatory remarks against the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India after his recent visit to Lakshadweep.