BOYCOTT MALDIVES TREND
"We are making sure this doesn't repeat": Maldivian Foreign Minister over ministers derogatory remarks on PM Modi
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer, who is on his first official visit to India, has distanced his government from the derogatory remarks made by some of its ministers against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that it was not the stand of the government and that "proper action' has been taken to ensure that it is not repeated.
After Lakshadweep pitch, PM Modi reiterates call to promote domestic tourism; asks citizens to take 9 pledges
Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for promoting domestic tourism and developing Lakshadweep as a beach tourism destination. PM Modi urged water conservation, promotion of local products, and avoiding destination weddings. He emphasizes the need to make villages and cities clean, embrace sports, and stay away from drugs and addiction. PM Modi called for Lakshadweep to be developed as a destination for beach tourism.
EaseMyTrip CEO on 'instigating' India-Maldives row: 'They wanted India and its tourist out. We only...'
EaseMyTrip CEO Nishant Pitti recently addressed the company's decision to indefinitely suspend flight bookings to the Maldives following a diplomatic dispute. Pitti acknowledged the risk of forgoing revenue and potential userbase alienation but expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from 95% of Indian users, resulting in a 280% increase in app downloads.
Alliance Air starts additional flights to Lakshadweep
Due to a surge in the number of passengers willing to visit Lakshadweep, Alliance Air, the only Indian airline that operates to Lakshadweep, has started additional flights Kochi-Agatti-Kochi. A senior official of Alliance Air informed that the additional flights will operate two days a week i.e on Sunday and Wednesday.
India-Maldives row: MPs mount pressure on President Muizzu; demand ‘Vote of no confidence’
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing diplomatic row between India and Maldives, pressure mounting on President Md Muizzu. Maldives’ Parliamentary Minority leader Ali Azim has called for the removal of President Mohamed Muizzu. Amid India-Maldives diplomatic row, Maldiv...
Lakshadweep becomes new keyword for investors. Smallcap soars 43% in 3 days
Praveg caught shareholder attention as it had last month received a work order for the development of operation, maintenance, and management of at least 50 tents at Lakshadweep's Agatti Island. The resorts at Lakshadweep will also offer commercial activities like scuba diving, destination weddings, corporate functions, etc.
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Amid Maldives Boycott, here is Modi govt's big plan to turn Lakshadweep into a tourist and defense hub
Efforts are underway to improve aerial connectivity between Lakshadweep and mainland India, as well as other parts of the world. A proposed dual-use airfield in Minicoy is expected to accommodate larger planes and fighter jets. Plans to extend Agatti's airstrip are also gaining momentum. Major Indian hotel chains are exploring opportunities in Lakshadweep to support the growing tourism industry.
As 'Boycott Maldives' trend rages, tourism companies extend 'sincere apology' to India
Seeking rapprochement of relations with India to avert a "potential adverse impact" on tourism that is the lifeblood of the archipelago, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) appealed to the CEO of an online travel platform in India after it announced the suspension of all flight bookings to the island nation on its website in solidarity with India.
Indians top Maldives' tourist arrival figures, over 2 lakh visited island nation annually post Covid
The number was more than 2.4 lakh in 2022 while over 2.11 lakh Indians flew to the Maldives in 2021. The Maldives was also one of the few countries open for international tourists during the pandemic and nearly 63,000 Indians visited the country in that period.
Smallcap stock with Lakshadweep connection flies 20% higher
Praveg, which runs luxury resorts in tourist locations like Rann of Kutch, had last month received a work order for the development of operation, maintenance, and management of at least 50 tents at Agatti Island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
#BoycottMaldives trends post diplomatic storm
X user Rushik Rawal shared a screenshot and wrote that he had a three weeks booking worth Rs 5 lakh from February 1at Palms Retreat, Fulhadhoo in Maldives. "Cancelled immediately after their ministers being racists," he stated. Another user on X, Dr Falak Joshipura also shared some screenshots and wrote she was planning to go to Maldives for her birthday which falls on February 2. "Had almost finalised the deal with my travel agent, but immediately cancelled it after seeing this tweet of deputy minister of Maldives," she stated and added the hashtag boycott Maldives.
India-Maldives diplomatic row: Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Kangana Ranaut join boycott, promote Indian tourist spots
A look to how one catty tweet from a Maldivian politician ended in a widespread call for boycott and a full-fledged diplomatic war between the two nations.
Amid Maldives row, Sachin Tendulkar's call to explore Indian islands as he shares birthday flashback
Sachin Tendulkar recalled his 50th birthday celebration in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg, praising its beauty and hospitality. His social media post aligned with a movement encouraging exploration of Indian beaches amid a Maldives controversy. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar urged supporting Indian tourism in response to Maldivian comments.
"Permanent smell in the rooms..," Maldives politician's remarks on Modi's Lakshadweep visit sparks #BoycottMaldives trend
Controversial comments by Maldivian politician Zahid Rameez, targeting Indians and mocking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lakshadweep visit, have sparked widespread outrage and a growing #BoycottMaldives movement. The derogatory remarks led to a surge in cancellations by potential tourists.
Ex Maldives President condemns 'derogatory remarks' by Minister Shiuna on Modi's Lakshadweep visit
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed condemned the derogatory remarks made by the Maldives Minister and urged President Mohamed Muizzu to distance the government from the comments.
Iraq, Libya join over a dozen Muslim countries in condemning controversial remarks against Prophet
Qatar, Iran and Kuwait on Sunday summoned India's Ambassadors and the expressed their strong protest and condemnation of the controversial remarks.
State-backed Pakistan netizens target UAE after Abu Dhabi blocks Islamabad's move in OIC
According to sources, Pakistan’s move was backed by Turkey as part of Ankara's strategy to oppose Saudi-UAE dominance in the OIC. Maldives initiated move to oppose Pak's rant against India at the recent Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) meet in UN had other backers from within the body signalling India’s growing stature in the Islamic World.
PE firm Blackstone hires fresh graduates for portfolio firms
Nishand Maniar, 26, could easily have landed a plum job with a new-age company after graduating from the Indian School of Business early this year.
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