Sri Lanka: News
Indian government appoints Parag Jain as new R&AW chief
The Indian government has appointed Parag Jain as the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW).
Prince William's powerful new docuseries honors brave wildlife rangers
Prince William is doubling down on his commitment to environmental conservation and supporting those who safeguard it.
'India already has 140cr…': SC rejects Sri Lankan's refuge plea
The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the deportation of Subaskaran, a Sri Lankan Tamil national.
Sri Lanka bus accident leaves 8 dead, over 30 injured
Eight people were killed and over 30 injured in a horrific bus accident in Sri Lanka's mountainous central region.
Flight searched in Colombo over suspected Pahalgam-linked passengers onboard
A comprehensive search operation was carried out of a flight at Colombo Airport today, after receiving a tip-off from India.
What's special about Vizhinjam International Seaport, inaugurated by PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport, Kerala, on Friday.
Sri Lanka police to probe Buddha tooth relic leaked photo
Sri Lanka's sacred Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in the picturesque Kandy city is embroiled in controversy over a leaked photograph. It was clicked from an area where photography is banned.
Odisha's newborn turtles' gender ratio shifts towards females
A new study, Monitoring Sea Turtles in India 2008-2024, has found a distinct female bias among hatchling turtles at the Rushikulya nesting site in Odisha's Ganjam district.
India, Sri Lanka sign landmark defense pact
India and Sri Lanka signed their first-ever defense cooperation pact, a landmark in their diplomatic ties.
Cooper Connolly recalls Test debut ahead of Shield return
Australian all-rounder, Cooper Connolly, is back at the WACA in Western Australia (WA), after a whirlwind of international cricket.
PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in April
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka in April 2025, with an emphasis on enhancing connectivity and economic relations.
Tamil fishermen launch indefinite strike after Sri Lanka arrests 32
Fishermen in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, have gone on an indefinite strike after 32 Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Where does India rank in 'world's most corrupt countries' list?
India has been ranked the 96th most corrupt country in the world, according to the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. This is a drop from its previous rank of 93rd in 2023.
Ricky Ponting backs Australian youngster to shine in SL Tests
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed Sam Konstas to open in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka cancels Adani Group's $440M power purchase deal
Sri Lanka has canceled a power purchase agreement with Adani Group, amid corruption allegations against the company's founder, Gautam Adani.
Dunith Wellalage dropped as SL announce squad for NZ T20Is
Sri Lanka have announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, starting December 28 in Mount Maunganui.
Explained: Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025
Starting spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit the country visa-free.
India to supply LNG to Sri Lanka, connect power grids
India has announced plans to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lanka's power plants and connect the power grids of both nations.
'Lanka won't allow anti-India activities in its territory': President Dissanayake
Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured that his country won't allow its territory to be used for activities detrimental to India's security interests.
86 Indians attacked or murdered in foreign nations in 2023
In 2023, 86 Indian nationals were attacked or murdered in different countries, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Tensions simmer as Sri Lankan Navy arrests 14 Tamil fishermen
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
Year ender 2024: Key winners, losers in election year
The year 2024 saw an unprecedented wave of global elections, with at least 64 countries participating.
'If PM can have biryani...': Tejashwi on India-Pakistan cricket row
Amid the raging controversy over India's decision to not send its cricket team to Pakistan for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former cricketer Tejashwi Yadav has called for separating politics from sports.
Cyclone Fengal: Deep depression heads to Puducherry coast, schools shut
A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is expected to strike the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast close to Puducherry on Saturday.
Jasprit Bumrah reclaims top spot in ICC Test Rankings
India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings.
Sri Lanka's leftist ruling coalition wins parliamentary elections
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition, the National People's Power (NPP), has won a landslide victory in the country's snap parliamentary elections.
Who is Chanu Nimesha, Sri Lanka's 1st transgender parliamentary candidate
Chanu Nimesha, a 49-year-old Socialist Party of Sri Lanka member, is making history as the country's first openly transgender parliamentary candidate.
Indian batters with most runs against spin in a T20I
India's star batter Sanju Samson played a sensational knock in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban.
Goa government responds after travelers thrash its tourism infrastructure
The Goa government has issued a statement after travelers criticized its tourism infrastructure in comparison to international destinations like Sri Lanka and Thailand.
Why US, Israel are asking tourists to leave Sri Lanka
The United States and Israel have issued security alerts, warning of a possible terrorist attack on tourist spots in Sri Lanka's coastal area of Arugam Bay.
Mitchell Santner to captain New Zealand in Sri Lanka series
Mitchell Santner has been named the interim captain for New Zealand's upcoming limited-overs series against hosts Sri Lanka.
Ben Sears ruled out of India Tests with knee injury
New Zealand fast bowler, Ben Sears, will miss the impending three-match Test series against India with a knee injury.
Where does India rank on the Global Hunger Index 2024
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) report for 2024 has placed India at the 105th rank among 127 countries.
Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur to feature against Sri Lanka
Indian women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to feature against Sri Lanka in the impending ICC Women's T20 World Cup match.
Several WI seniors to skip SL tour, Evin Lewis returns
The West Indies cricket team is set to face a significant challenge as senior players Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, and Shimron Hetmyer have withdrawn from the upcoming T20I series in Sri Lanka.
Italy to issue 10,000 additional migrant work visas for caregivers
In response to a growing need for caregivers, Italy's government has announced plans to issue an additional 10,000 migrant work visas in 2025.
'Don't want to be sandwiched between India-China': SL's new president
Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that his country does not wish to be caught in the middle of geopolitical tensions, particularly those involving China and India.
Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake elected Sri Lanka's new president
Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 55-year-old leader of the People's Liberation Front alliance (JVP), has won Sri Lanka's presidential election.
De Silva labels SL's Test win over England as career-defining
Sri Lankan cricket captain, Dhananjaya de Silva, has expressed his joy following the team's historic victory against England in the third and final Test at The Oval.
Joe Root on brink of creating history in WTC: Details
England's batting talisman Joe Root is on the verge of making history in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC).
Shikhar Dhawan trolls Jadeja; his comment will make your day
Seasoned Indian cricketers, Shikhar Dhawan and Ravindra Jadeja, are known for their camaraderie both on and off the field.
Joe Root breaks silence on approaching Tendulkar's all-time Test record
Joe Root, England's star batter, is closing in on Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most runs in Test cricket.
Joe Root surpasses Alastair Cook's record, hailed as 'England's greatest'
Joe Root entered the record books by smashing his 34th Test century on August 31.
Ollie Pope hails England's adaptability after Test win against SL
England's stand-in captain, Ollie Pope, has praised his team's adaptability following their hard-fought victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at the Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
India should prepare for 'disruptive' shifts in Indian Ocean: Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has cautioned the nation to brace itself for potential "disruptive" changes in the Indian Ocean.
Forget rubies and diamonds! Lesser-known gemstones are on the rise
The value and popularity of previously overlooked gemstones are increasing as collectors and connoisseurs move beyond the traditional "Big Four" - diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires.
86% Indian employees struggling at workplaces: Report
A recent report by Gallup reveals that a staggering 86% of Indian employees categorize their current state as "struggling" or "suffering," while a mere 14% consider themselves to be "thriving."
Maldives President Muizzu accepts invitation to Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.
Share of majority population declined in India, EAC-PM report shows
India witnessed a reduction in the share of the majority religious population by 7.81% from 1950 to 2015—a May 2024 report "Share of Religious Minorities A Cross-Country Analysis" published by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister said.
India to export 99,500 tons of onions to 6 countries
The Indian government has approved the export of 99,500 tons of onions to six neighboring countries.
India greenlights onion export to Sri Lanka and UAE
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced that India has approved the export of 10,000 tons of onions to Sri Lanka.
Amid labor shortage, 6,000+ Indian workers to reach Israel
More than 6,000 Indian workers will arrive in Israel during April and May to help the country's construction sector meet a labor shortage following the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Gujarat University evicts 7 foreign students after namaz row
Gujarat University has issued an eviction notice to seven foreign students, instructing them to leave their hostel accommodations for overstaying.
3 ex-convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination return to Sri Lanka
Three men, who were convicted in the murder case of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, departed for Colombo on Wednesday.
World Bank forecasts 7.5% growth for India's economy in 2024
The World Bank has revised its growth forecast for India's economy, now predicting a significant increase of 7.5% in 2024, up by 1.2% from its previous estimate.
Katchatheevu row: Chidambaram, Stalin hit out at PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is under fire from former home minister P Chidambaram and Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin over the Katchatheevu island dispute.
Explained: Katchatheevu Island sparks political debate ahead of 2024 elections
As the Lok Sabha elections draw near, the uninhabited Katchatheevu island, located in the waters between India and Sri Lanka, has triggered a political slugfest.
Jaishankar criticizes Congress, DMK over Katchatheevu issue
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has hit out at the Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) for their handling of the contentious Katchatheevu island issue.
Modi slams Congress over Katchatheevu Island 'handover' to Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the Congress Party for "callously" giving away the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974.
Baltimore crash: US President Biden lauds Indian crew's swift action
Six people are presumed dead in the crash that took place after a cargo ship rammed into Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday.