Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

Accidental explosion kills 62 in eastern Sri Lanka

At least 62 people, including two Chinese nationals, were killed and 40 others injured on Friday in an accidental blast of explosives stored in a police station in Eastern Sri Lanka for road......

India, Sri Lanka sign major defence pact

Signalling an upswing in their strategic ties nearly four decades after the Indian Peace Keeping Force episode, India and Sri Lanka on Saturday inked a defence pact to institutionalise military......

153 dead as Ditwah leaves trail of destruction in Lanka; rain pounds TN

Sri Lanka was on Saturday picking up pieces after widespread destruction caused by a powerful cyclone with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declaring a state of emergency throughout the country......

Trump's first lot of 25pc tariffs on India kicks in

The initial 25 per cent tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Indian imports came into effect on Thursday. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump holds a 'Foreign Trade Barriers' document as......

Sri Lanka to cancel Indian coal plant deal; proposes LNG instead

Area residents and environmental groups have resisted the coal power plant ever since it was originally proposed in 2006 due to worries about land clearance and pollution Sri Lanka will cancel......

Tea exports hit new high, but rising imports a worry

As India’s tea exports reach their highest in years, a sharp rise in imports is raising concerns among producers. Photograph: Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com In 2024, India took the third spot in......

White House releases order imposing 25% tariffs on India

India will face tariffs of 25 per cent on its exports to the United States as President Donald Trump issued an executive order listing the various duties that Washington, DC will impose on exports......

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka gets bail in Sydney sexual assault case

IMAGE: Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka has been charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent after allegedly assaulting a 29-year-old woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs.......

PIX: A Glimpse At Women's ODI World Cup Venues!

The 13th edition of the ICC ODI Women’s Cricket World Cup will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The eight-team tournament will see each team play seven group-stage......

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's T20I match against Sri Lanka will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year. IMAGE: Pakistan players celebrate after winning the third T20......

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

'This is a positive statement of intent and the AIFF will continue to work with FIFA and the government to do all things possible to strengthen the national team.' IMAGE: 'Wherever feasible,......

Theekshana out of Asia Cup final due to injury

IMAGE: Maheesh Theekshana had strained his right hamstring. Photograph: ICC/X Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana will miss the Asia Cup final against India after sustaining a hamstring......