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India has strongly refuted claims circulating in Pakistani media regarding the denial of airspace for a Pakistani aid flight bound for cyclone-ravaged Sri Lanka. Officials have termed these...
A money laundering case has been registered against a woman from Sri Lanka. Investigations are underway. Letchumanan Mary Francisca, a Sri Lankan citizen, arrived in India on a tourist visa in...
Amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics and increasing security challenges in the Indian Ocean region, the 8th high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard...
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Sri Lankan national's plea for refuge, stating that India cannot host refugees from around the world. A bench led by Justice Dipankar Datta observed that India...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday left for Thailand to attend the sixth BIMSTEC summit, after which he will travel to Sri Lanka for his first visit to the island country since the...
A debriefing session was organized by the Jeevika, Rural Development Department of the Bihar government at the Secretariat building in Patna. This session was held under the Immersion and Learning...
Following the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan cricket faced another setback in the Women's World Cup 2025. After the Pakistan men's team, the Pakistan women's team also suffered a crushing defeat. In their...
The match between India and Sri Lanka provided a thrilling contest before the Asia Cup final. The game was decided by a Super Over, filled with action and drama, where Team India secured a remarkable...
In the final Super-4 match of the 2025 Asia Cup, Team India set a target of 203 runs for Sri Lanka to win. Sri Lanka responded with impressive batting, with Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera's...
In a nail-biting encounter in the final Super-4 stage match of the Asia Cup 2025, India triumphed over Sri Lanka after a thrilling Super Over. The high-stakes match unfolded at the Dubai...
The 17th match of the Asia Cup 2025 was contested between Pakistan and Bangladesh. This match, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, served as a virtual semifinal between the two teams....
The first finalist of the Asia Cup 2025 has been decided, with India securing their place. The Indian team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has reached the final after winning every match from the group...
India has secured their place in the Asia Cup 2025 final, showcasing their dominance with a decisive 41-run victory against Bangladesh. The team's performance highlighted their depth and control,...
In the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistani and Sri Lankan players appear to be vying with Abhishek Sharma. The reason behind this is that these players are performing similarly to Abhishek Sharma in this T20...
The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will be held on September 28th. While the participating teams are yet to be finalized, the strong performances of the Indian team suggest a likely appearance in the...
India's winning streak in the Asia Cup 2025 continues. In the first Super-4 match, India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets, marking their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament. This win has...
Bangladesh secured a victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025, marking Sri Lanka's first loss in the tournament. Bangladesh avenged their earlier defeat in the league stage by winning the...
The Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 kicks off with a match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Both teams qualified for the Super 4s from Group B. Sri Lanka topped the group with three wins from...
In the Asia Cup 2025, Team India has secured a hat-trick of wins. In the final league match, they defeated Oman by 21 runs, maintaining their top position in the points table. Oman, having lost all...
The Asia Cup 2025 is heading into its Super 4 stage, where four prominent teams will compete against each other. The final match of the group stage between India and Oman is scheduled for September...
A somber situation has unfolded during the Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lankan cricketer Dunith Wellalage has lost his father. The unfortunate event occurred during the match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan...
The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage has been set, with four teams securing their spots. India and Pakistan from Group A had already qualified for the next round. Now, two teams from Group B have also...
Sri Lanka secured their second victory in the 2025 Asia Cup, inching closer to the Super-4 stage. In a Group B match held in Dubai on Monday, September 15th, Sri Lanka narrowly defeated Hong Kong by...
The Asia Cup 2025 continues in Abu Dhabi with a match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on Tuesday, September 13, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. This Group B fixture pits a confident Bangladesh side...
The T20 World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Like the previous edition, the tournament will feature 20 teams. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has accelerated preparations...
The Indian cricket team is often recognized as the most successful team in the Asia Cup. However, even the most successful team faces potential threats. This article focuses on the only significant...
The Pakistan women's cricket team is diligently preparing for a major tournament, aiming to win it for the first time. However, a significant development has emerged regarding the team. According to...
Former Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga turned 42 years old. This right-arm fast bowler showcased remarkable bowling prowess in international cricket and consistently made headlines for his...
India's U20 Women's rugby team, spurred on by a supportive home crowd, made a triumphant return to the Asia Rugby Emirates Rugby 7s U20 Championship, securing a spot in the semi-finals. The U20 Men's...
Kamindu Mendis, who produced consistent batting displays for sri lanka in the year gone by, have been named as the ICC men's emerging cricketer of the year. The 26-Year-hour Mendis Scored 1451 Runs...
Weeks ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka, Australia stand-in skipper Steven Smith suffered an elbow injury during the washout clash between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash...
Sri Lanka hosted its largest-ever Chinese Bridge competition this week, signaling surging interest in Mandarin among the island nation’s youth. One hundred fifty-seven students from every province...
A major cultural scandal has erupted in Sri Lanka after authorities confirmed that 42 historic paintings are missing from the National Art Gallery in Colombo. The news was delivered in parliament by...
Cyclone Ditwah has unleashed a devastating path across Sri Lanka, claiming over 330 lives and leaving hundreds more missing. The island nation is grappling with widespread destruction caused by the...
Sri Lanka is reeling from the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which has triggered severe flooding and deadly landslides across numerous regions. The severe weather event has caused widespread...
A comparison of election timelines in three neighboring countries of India reveals stark differences in the aftermath of interim government formations. Nepal swiftly announced election dates the day...
The Oli government in Nepal failed to control public outrage, or perhaps, failed to understand the public mood. This discontent had been simmering for years, waiting for a spark. The result was a...
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was admitted to the ICU on Saturday. Wickremesinghe had been taken into custody on Friday night. The Colombo National Hospital reported that he is...
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday morning. The arrest stems from allegations that he misused government funds...