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Sri Lankan navy opens fire on Indian fishermen, 5 hurt

Five Indian fishermen sustained serious injuries, including two of them seriously, in an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy in the proximity of Delft Island early Tuesday, triggering a......

Indian diaspora celebrates 76th Republic Day with enthusiasm

Leaders from various countries wished India on its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, expressing hopes to strengthen bilateral relations, while the Indian diaspora, adorned in colourful traditional......

When Presidents Met

IMAGE: President Droupadi Murmu greets her Sri Lankan counterpart Anura Kumara Dissanayake at Rashtrapati Bhavan, December 16, 2024. Photograph: Kind courtesy rashtrapatibhvn/X   IMAGE: The......

Atalji@100: Vajpayee's Unmatched Legacy

It was good fortune for India to have Atal Bihari Vajpayee lead the government at a crucial moment in our history. He avoided India meeting the fate of Iraq or Ukraine, asserts military historian......

Won't allow Lankan soil to be used against India: Prez Disanayaka

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on Monday categorically conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the island nation will not allow its territory to be used against India's security......

Adani withdraws from $1 bn Sri Lanka power project

Adani Green Energy, the renewable arm of billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate, has withdrawn from two proposed wind power projects in Sri Lanka, following the Island nation's new government......

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. Image used for......

Despite US indictment, Adani still has a few supporters

Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company (IHC), one of the largest sovereign funds that manages assets close to $100 billion, has reaffirmed its support to the Adani Group, saying its outlook on......

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.''What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kalpana Iyer/Instagram From a studious girl who learnt......

India Vs Pakistan: A Rivalry in Numbers

IMAGE: Fans enjoy an India-Pakistan encounter. Photograph: Mohsin Raza/Reuters The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is flush with passion, history, and high-stakes drama. Across 135 ODIs, Pakistan......

Shubman Gill is world No 1 ODI batter!

IMAGE: India's Shubman Gill celebrates scoring a hundred during the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad on February 12, 2025. Photograph: BCCI India vice-captain Shubman Gill dethroned......

Champions Trophy: Games You Won't Forget

As the Champions Trophy kicks off, some memorable moments from past tournaments.   India Vs South Africa, 2002 IMAGE: Virender Sehwag took three wickets to have the South Africans in a soup......

Champions Trophy-chasing Aussies touch down in Pakistan

IMAGE: Travis Head and the Australian team arrive at the team hotel in Lahore on Monday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pakistan Cricket/X The Australian cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Monday......

Mendis hits century as Sri Lanka crush Australia

IMAGE: Sri Lanka's players celebrate a wicket during the second ODI against Australia in Colombo on Friday. Photograph: Sri Lanka Cricket/X Australia were handed a reality check ahead of next......

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India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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