President of the Lanka India Business Association (LIBA), Santosh Menon, has highlighted the likely transformative impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Sri Lanka. Speaking to Akashvani...
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President Trump imposes new tariffs, declares April 2nd. as Liberation Day. India likely to lose $3.1 billion when Trump’s reciprocal tariffs commence, says report.
The White House has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs today. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose duties on...
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US reiterates opposition to unilateral attempts in Taiwan Strait amid Chinese military drills.
Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong is seen in this screenshot taken from a video released by the Eastern Theatre Command of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday. The US...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping Says, China and India should strengthen ties in ‘Dragon-Elephant tango’.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said both countries are ancient civilisations, major developing countries and important members of the Global South and both are in a crucial stage of...
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Myanmar Earthquake. Death toll rises to 2719. Indian Rescue Ops. Brahma in full swing.
In Myanmar, the death toll in last week’s devastating earthquake has crossed 2,700. Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing in a televised address today said, the death toll has...
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US strikes on Yemen’s Houthis to continue until threat eliminated. President Trump.
United States President Donald Trump has said that strikes against Yemen’s Houthis will continue until they are no longer a threat to US shipping. In a social media post,...
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Ukranian President holds special meeting after Bucha Summit, says Russia cannot be absolved of responsibility.
Ukranian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a special meeting after the Bucha Summit with speakers and representatives of partner countries’ parliaments and the European Parliament in Ukraine. In a social...
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Shirley Botchwey becomes 1st African woman to assume office as Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Shirley Botchwey will assume office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth today. With this, she will become the first woman from Africa to hold this office. Ms. Botchwey...
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Madhya Pradesh. Liquor ban in 19 religious cities and some Gram Panchayats, come into force today.
In Madhya Pradesh, a ban on liquor in 19 religious cities and areas under select gram panchayats including Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, and Maihar, comes into effect today. All liquor...
Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the 62nd National Maritime Day and the Merchant Navy Week at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai yesterday. Addressing the officers, the Governor stressed the importance...