Lakshadweep

What are Indian troops doing in the Maldives? Why will they withdraw by 15 March?

There are 88 Indian military personnel in the Maldives. They train Maldivian troops in combat and reconnaissance and help in rescue operations. But pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu wants Indian soldiers to leave and has set a 15 March deadline for the withdrawal

Why Maldivian ministers actually helped Narendra Modi

Their silly comments triggered retaliatory tourism interest from Indians giving the government reason to boost key strategic infrastructure too

Nagarjuna reveals he's going to Lakshadweep next week, says 'Canceled my Maldives tickets because...'

The star was talking about his plans of going to Maldives and revealed how he has canceled the tickets, not out of fear but something else

After l’affaire Lakshadweep, can Chinese embrace help Muizzu wade through domestic waters?

Many Maldivians have families, homes, businesses and jobs in neighbouring Sri Lanka, and they were closely watching the economic melt-down in that country, circa 2022. They are now unsure what all these new agreements with China mean for them, their economy and their nation

This Week in Explainers: What happens if Indians cancel the Maldives

Amid a spat with the Maldives, Indians are rethinking their travel plans. But can the island nation afford to lose its biggest source of tourism? We talk about the row and more in our weekly roundup of explainers

Islamist radicalization is driving Muizzu’s anti-India stance, but cost for this myopic policy will be high for Maldives

Muizzu regime’s ultra-nationalist, anti-India posturing is driven at its core by anti-Hindu animus

Opinion | Maldives, Lakshadweep and India’s poor tourism record

In 2022, India was placed as low as 54 out of 117 countries in the World Economic Forum and Tourism Index

Why India should use Maldivian self-goal to push tourism in Lakshadweep

Development and sustainability don’t have to be antithesis to each other. The same holds true for tourism and ecological safety. Lakshadweep must follow the middle path of sustainable development

India-Maldives row: SpiceJet to soon start flights to Lakshadweep

The airline chief's mention of the Lakshadweep flights comes amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and the Maldives. Derogatory comments were made by some deputy ministers of the Maldives against India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he visited Lakshadweep.

‘Chalo Lakshadweep’: How the island is bracing for a tourism boom

Lakshadweep is among 2024’s top travel destinations so far. Interest has surged after PM Narendra Modi’s visit. The island is likely to get a new airport and at least two luxury resorts with water and beach villas in the coming years. Is it India’s answer to the Maldives?