The Lakshadweep administration, which is under attack from the Opposition for its changes, on Thursday said it was laying the foundation for the future of islands in a planned way and to develop it on the lines of Maldives in two decades.
Describing the comments as "uncalled for", he said that the ruling party has these "extreme elements" who are calling for India out.
This is Modi's first visit to the Maldives as prime minister. The last visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Indian Ocean island nation was by Manmohan Singh in 2011.
The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly match against Vietnam, and head coach Manolo Mrquez believes his wards are in better physical shape now than in the September window.
Alia Bhatt had a fun holiday with her sister Shaheen and their gal pals Anushka and Akansha Ranjan in the Maldives.
Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Rashmika says 'I love you'... Rekha floors Sayani... Kriti plays Do Patti...
Chennai City FC, the 2018-19 I-League champions, will play their remaining AFC Cup group stage matches in Maldives with the island nation being given the hosting rights following the continental body's decision to organise the games in a single venue. The Asian Football Confederation's decision, prompted by the rising COVID-19 case count in many countries, was announced by Maldives Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof.
'Agreements signed between the Maldives and China have seriously worried India.'
Taapsee Pannu has been been making a splash with her Maldives vacation pictures online.
Bipasha Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover are holidaying in Maldives, and making lovely pictures.
The newlyweds have zoomed off to the Indian Ocean atolls for their honeymoon.
Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?
Maldives health minister resigns, appeals for support from international community.
Maldives is certainly Bollywood's FAVOURITE destination, especially this time of the year.
Fatima is on holiday... Nimrat says a prayer... Sanjay is grateful for the 'rock of his life'...
A Maldivian minister, who was suspended in January for her derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has now mocked the Indian flag after including parts of the flag in an altered campaign poster of the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), according to a media report on Monday.
Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply. "The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) ...is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP (minimum export price) of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
Malvika Bansod pulled off a sensational straight-game victory over Paris Olympics bronze medallist Gregoria Mariska Tanjong of Indonesia in the women's singles opening round.
CIDCA is headed by Luo Zhaohui, the former vice foreign minister and ex-ambassador to India.
Kareena wraps up her vacation... Priyanka's bloody shoot... Ayushmann shares a memory...
As the talented actress celebrates her 28th birthday, we take a peek into her FABULOUS life through her Instagram feed!
Bipaash Basu and her husband Karan Singh Grover are living it up in the Maldives.
The EU mission noted that political and campaign fundraising and financial expenditure lack transparency and effective oversight.
China is also ready to promote high-quality Belt and Road Initiative cooperation, and push for new progress in the future-oriented, all-round friendly and cooperative partnership between the two countries, she added.
Terrorism is not just a threat for a country but to the entire civilization, Modi said.
With November 22, 23 and 24 being among the most auspicious dates for marriage this year, hotels across the country are all booked, as are wedding-related ancillary services.
The Maldives media reported Azim's win as a 'landslide' and 'victory by a large margin.'
A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said it was necessary to acknowledge that China will influence India's neighbouring countries, and India must not be scared of such "competitive politics".
On India, while appreciating the measures adopted by it to address discrimination, the Committee expressed concern about alleged discrimination and violence against minority groups, including religious minorities, such as Muslims, Christians, and Sikhs, "scheduled castes" and "scheduled tribes", and LGBTI people.
Sidharth is waiting... Sharvari feels hot... Parineeti meditates...
'Of course, Maldives is chicken feed for the Indian armed forces. And an intervention in the Maldives may serve the purpose of creating jingoism in an election year.' 'But from the foreign policy perspective, any such move will be a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter,' warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'
The Indian ace has previously won a silver medal in the 2016 Rio Games and a bronze in the Tokyo edition.
India and the Maldives on Friday agreed to set up a core group to further deepen their partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 'productive' meeting with newly-elected Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and discussed ways to enhance the bilateral friendship across diverse sectors.
Opposition leaders across the Maldives are being rounded up and placed under detention as draconian measures are being put in place by President Abdulla Yameen.
The action against the two journalists came as a privately-owned television station in the Maldives went off the air, citing threats during the country's current state of emergency.
According to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Warner and Slater got into a late night physical altercation
India and the Maldives are in discussions for keeping the Indian military platforms in the island nation and a core group that both sides agreed to set up will look at the details relating to it, official sources said on Sunday.
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