Lakshadweep

At the time of independence, when the Indian territory was partitioned based on religion to form East and West Pakistan, the Lakshadweep Islands, with their majority Muslim population, were eyed by Pakistan.

Footfalls to Lakshadweep doubled since PM Modi posted pictures of the island and encouraged Indians to visit there.

India on Thursday approved a major plan to build military airfields in Lakshadweep island territories to keep an eye on growing Chinese activities in the region and expand its reach.

"Since the Maldives is no longer welcoming Israelis, here are some beautiful and amazing Indian beaches where where Israeli tourists are warmly welcomed and treated with utmost hospitality", the Israeli embassy posted on social media.

The Maldivian government revealed that the decision to rollover the treasury bill was made after a request by Maldives' foreign minister Moosa Zameer to his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar when the former visited New Delhi last week.

Following derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives Deputy Youth Ministers Mariyam Shiuna, Mahzoom Majid and Malsha Shareef have been suspended indefinitely

The row erupted after three Maldivian deputy ministers made derogatory comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, over his pictures from the visit to Lakshadweep.

Kerala HC denied bail to soldier Anwar Hussain who is accused of persuading a minor boy to have sex with him for money.

In addition to providing essentials like food, water and infrastructure, and higher education, India has also been a major support for Maldives in the arena of medical tourism.

Spicejet announces plans to launch flights to Lakshadweep and Ayodhya