February 14th is Valentine's day but it isn't just a day of love but a serious day for Indian businesses. This report puts the spotlight on India's young and growing population who have embraced this day with love.

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Just months before India goes to the polls to elect its next government, thousands of farmers are marching towards Delhi to protest. Security has been tightened around the borders of the Indian capital as farmers clash with the police. The latest is dubbed as 'farmers protest 2.0' and comes 2 years after the government repealed three farm laws. Watch to know more!

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Mandir, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (February 14). He arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple, BAPS Mandir, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (February 14). He arrived in Abu Dhabi for his official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 13 to 14. WION Siddhant Sibbal brings you more insights from the UAE.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated UAE's historic BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Abu Dhabi. This marks a significant moment for Indians.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met the President of Madagascar H. E. Mr. Andry Rajoelina, today, on the sidelines of the World Governments Summit in Dubai. This was the first meeting between the two leaders.

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Protesters continue to march to Delhi after clashes on Shambhu border. Police fired tear gas on protesters on Punjab & Haryana border. Several injured in clashes between police and protesters. The Punjab government has issued an alert to hospitals near the Haryana border following injuries to farmers during clashes with the police at Shambhu and Khanauri borders.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the World Government Summit 2024 as guest of honour in Dubai. While addressing the summit, he said that the world needs inclusive governments which take everyone along. He also added that over the last few years, people's trust has increased over the Indian government.

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Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi filed nomination for Rajya Sabha seat from Rajasthan. With this Sonia Gandhi bids adieu to her 25 years journey of Lok Sabha.

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<p>The Maldives has reportedly deported 43 Indians accused of committing crimes there, amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India. A local news outlet reported on Tuesday (Feb 13) that people of other nationalities were also deported, including 83 from Bangladesh, 25 from Sri Lanka and eight from Nepal.</p>

<p>The report indicated that all of these people were involved in doing illegal business in the country. Maldivian home ministry on Monday (Feb 12) said the steps were being taken to shut down the illegal businesses. These businesses were allegedly engaged in stashing their revenue and earnings in bank accounts owned by foreigners.</p>

<p>Some of the businesses were also found to be managed by a foreigner, instead of the registered owner. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusan said the ministry was working together with the Economic Ministry to take action against illegal businesses operating under various names.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Maldives-India Row: WION speaks to Maldives MP Mickail Naseem</strong></p>

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<p>"After registering under another name, [they include] places that operate outside of the registry, especially with the involvement of a foreigner with Rufiyaa deposited to his personal account," the minister was quoted as saying by news outlet Adhadhu.</p>

<p>A law was enacted in December 2021 in the country to crack down on the practice of some other person operating a business instead of the registered individual. The law mandated the cancellation of the registration of such businesses and the deportation of the individuals involved.</p>

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<p>Immigration Controller Shamaan Waheed on Monday said 186 foreigners were found to have committed crimes and they had been deported from the Maldives.</p>

<p>The development comes as the new administration, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, increasingly adopts a pro-China stance and exhibits hostility towards traditional ally India.</p>

<p>Muizzu came to power banking on his anti-India rhetoric, a trend proactively exploited by China which wants to build its economic and political influence in the Maldives.</p>

<p>After assuming power, Muizzu asked India to withdraw its troops from the country, stationed there for training purposes.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The Maldives has reportedly deported 43 Indians accused of committing crimes there, amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India. A local news outlet reported on Tuesday (Feb 13) that people of other nationalities were also deported, including 83 from Bangladesh, 25 from Sri Lanka and eight from Nepal.

The Maldives has reportedly deported 43 Indians accused of committing crimes there, amid an ongoing diplomatic row with India. A local news outlet reported on Tuesday (Feb 13) that people of other nationalities were also deported, including 83 from Bangladesh, 25 from Sri Lanka and eight from Nepal. The report indicated that all of these people were involved in doing illegal business in the country. Maldivian home ministry on Monday (Feb 12) said the steps were being taken to shut down the illegal businesses. These businesses were allegedly engaged in stashing their revenue and earnings in bank accounts owned by foreigners. Some of the businesses were also found to be managed by a foreigner, instead of the registered owner. Homeland Security Minister Ali Ihusan said the ministry was working together with the Economic Ministry to take action against illegal businesses operating under various names. Watch: Maldives-India Row: WION speaks to Maldives MP Mickail Naseem × "After registering under another name, [they include] places that operate outside of the registry, especially with the involvement of a foreigner with Rufiyaa deposited to his personal account," the minister was quoted as saying by news outlet Adhadhu. A law was enacted in December 2021 in the country to crack down on the practice of some other person operating a business instead of the registered individual. The law mandated the cancellation of the registration of such businesses and the deportation of the individuals involved. Also read: IMF warns Maldives of `debt crisis` due to China borrowing as Muizzu laments economic situation Immigration Controller Shamaan Waheed on Monday said 186 foreigners were found to have committed crimes and they had been deported from the Maldives. The development comes as the new administration, led by President Mohamed Muizzu, increasingly adopts a pro-China stance and exhibits hostility towards traditional ally India. Muizzu came to power banking on his anti-India rhetoric, a trend proactively exploited by China which wants to build its economic and political influence in the Maldives. After assuming power, Muizzu asked India to withdraw its troops from the country, stationed there for training purposes. (With inputs from agencies)

Maldives deports 43 Indians for ‘committing crimes’, shuts down their businesses amid diplomatic row

Four members of a family originally from Kerala, India, were found dead inside their California home, police said. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities believe it to be a possible murder-suicide.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina, in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi is on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to inaugurate the BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi today (February 14).

PM Modi UAE Visit: Indian PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Madagascar President in Abu Dhabi

The Congress declared its support for farmers' demands. Farmers are demanding a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. Leader Mallikarjun Kharge announced this as the party's "first guarantee" ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Watch this video for all details.

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Over 200 Farmers's Union from the Indian states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh are headed to the national capital to stage protests. What do the farmers want? Why are they protesting?

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India's premier Indian Institute of Technology is all set to open a new campus in Sri Lanka. This will be the third offshore campus after Zanzibar and Abu Dhabi.

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Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is expected to end a week earlier than planned. Congress has decided to exclude most parts of Western Uttar Pradesh, where the Rashtirya Lok Dal has a strong presence, from the campaign. Is this because of the latest snub from the RLD?

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India has saved its Navy veterans from death penalty in Qatar. Seven of the eight veterans have returned home to India, the eighth is expected to be back soon. This was made possible by the personal intervention of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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