Published on: Aug 10, 2026, 10:17:32 IST By HT News Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded boxer Lovlina Borgohain on Monday for objecting to a distorted Indian map at a restaurant in Glasgow during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Lovlina Borgohain expressed 'hurt' after noticing Northeast omitted from India's map at the restaurant in Glasgow, Scotland. (PTI/X/@BimalBorah119) Modi's remarks were made during a meeting with the Commonwealth champions after their return from Scotland.
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