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PM Narendra Modi during a foreign visit.

From US to Pakistan, survey finds mixed global views on India

August 14, 2026, 05:04 PM - 5 min read

A new Pew Research Centre survey of 36 countries shows India's global image remains mixed, with favourable views outweighing negative ones overall. Sri Lanka has the most positive view of India, while Pakistan records the most negative. In the US, opinion has turned more unfavourable, with 50% viewing India negatively and 45% positively.

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Sri Lanka named a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, with Niroshan Dickwella returning and Dhananjaya de Silva leading.

Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for first Test against India

August 12, 2026, 02:48 PM - 2 min read

Batter Pathum Nissanka has also not been included in the squad. The batting lineup features Lahiru Udara, Nishan Madushka, Dinesh Chandimal, Pasindu Sooriyabandara and Sonal Dinusha. Ramesh Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya and Keshara Nuwantha form part of the spin department, while the pace attack comprises Milan Rathnayake, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Vishwa Fernando and Dilshan Madushanka, according to Cricinfo.

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Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka series

Auqib Nabi replaces injured Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka series

August 3, 2026, 10:10 AM - 2 min read

Nabi's selection follows an impressive run in domestic cricket, where the 27-year-old pacer took 104 wickets over the last two Ranji Trophy seasons—including 60 strikes during the 2025–26 campaign to help lead Jammu and Kashmir to their historic maiden title.

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Rajasthan Royals’ head coach Kumar Sangakkara.

Fame won't affect Vaibhav: Sangakkara

June 27, 2026, 04:19 PM - 4 min read

The explosive teenager is currently with the Indian team on away tours of Ireland and England

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West Indies sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and deciding Twenty20 International.

West Indies beat Sri Lanka, clinch T20 series

June 15, 2026, 02:51 PM - 4 min read

Sherfane Rutherford produced a composed unbeaten half-century, reaching the milestone in the final over, as West Indies sealed a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third and deciding Twenty20 International.

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Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs in the second T20I as Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka and Wanindu Hasaranga starred to level the series.

Sri Lanka beat West Indies to level T20 series

June 14, 2026, 01:36 PM - 2 min read

First, Hetmyer (36 off 26) was run out chasing a tight single and four balls later Powell, who hit a six off the final over to clinch victory for the West Indies in the first match on Thursday, was caught at point off Theekshana for 43 off 26 balls.

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Over 130 foreign nationals held in Sri Lanka for cyber fraud

Over 130 foreign nationals held in Sri Lanka for cyber fraud

May 3, 2026, 06:40 PM - 2 min read

One of them was a woman, two of them did not have valid visas, and one did not possess a passport, according to the police. All of them were aged between 24 and 44.

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Visa overstay: Indian national among 50 held in Sri Lanka

April 22, 2026, 03:36 PM - 2 min read

Among those detained were 47 Chinese nationals, two Malaysian nationals and one Indian national.

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Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan (R) with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in Colombo.

VP Radhakrishnan wraps Sri Lanka visit, inks key MoUs

April 20, 2026, 06:42 PM - 4 min read

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan concludes Sri Lanka visit, signs multiple agreements and reviews India-backed projects to boost bilateral cooperation.

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Accompanied by a 49-member delegation, the vice president was received at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage and several other dignitaries.

In a first, India's VP visits Lankan President Dissanayake

April 19, 2026, 02:52 PM - 3 min read

Radhakrishnan’s visit is the first-ever by an Indian vice president to Sri Lanka, officials said.

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Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

Sri Lanka repatriates over 230 Iranian sailors

April 15, 2026, 01:13 PM - 2 min read

The situation began on March 4 when the Iranian naval vessel 'Iris Dena' was targeted by the US military whilst outside Sri Lankan international waters.

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12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

12 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lankan navy

April 12, 2026, 06:45 PM - 2 min read

On April 8, at least 10 Indian fishermen were arrested and their trawler confiscated by the Sri Lankan Navy for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the sea area North of Mannar on Wednesday.

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