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Tech meets cricket: Google Doodle marks ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
The final is being played at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, bringing the month-long international competition to a close. The 2026 edition of the tournament is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, drawing cricket fans from across the world.
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India's LPG prices still lower than neighbours despite price hike
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Despite the Rs 60 increase in the Domestic 14.2 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder, LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries, people familiar with the matter told ANI. On Saturday, 14.2 kg cylinder prices were increased by Rs 60, costing about Rs 913 in
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"Indian Ocean has always been a peaceful place": Sri Lanka MP after US tor
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Harsha de Silva, MP, Chair of the Committee on Public Finance of the Parliament in Sri Lanka, while talking to ANI, said regional neighbours have traditionally viewed the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace and connectivity and torpedoing of a warship is seen as a dangerous escalation that bring
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"Had not anticipated": Sri Lankan MP after US torpedoes Iranian vessel in
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
Sri Lankan MP Harsha de Silva expressed shock over the US torpedoing an Iranian warship, IRIS Dena, in the Indian Ocean and said that they did what they had to do after getting a distress call.
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Iran FM Araghchi, EAM Jaishankar discuss regional developments amid tensio
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday held a telephone conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to discuss regional developments following recent tensions involving the United States and Israel, as tensions in West Asia escalate.
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Iranian Navy's IRIS Lavan that took part in Milan, IFR 2026 safely docked
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
Sources said India had been approached by Iran days before the IRIS Dena incident south of Sri Lanka. The ship was in the region as part of the Iranian naval presence for the International Fleet Review and MILAN 2026, which took place from February 15 to February 25
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EAM holds bilateral meetings with leaders from Malta, Mauritius, Bhutan, S
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in the national capital, engaging with top leaders from Malta, Mauritius, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, and Kenya to strengthen strategic and regional partnersh
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TN: 44 beedi leaves bundles worth Rs 40 lakh seized in Thoothukudi
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Police conducted a patrol operation based on a secret tip-off received by Q Branch Inspector Vijay Anitha that beedi leaves were being smuggled to Sri Lanka from an area under the Thermal Nagar Police Station limits in Thoothukudi city subdivision of Thoothukudi district.
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Sri Lankan President Disanayake calls for peace amid West Asia conflict; s
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Lankan President Anura Disanayake has stated that Sri Lanka will remain non-aligned during the current West Asia conflict calling for all parties to demonstrate a commitment to peace.
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"No Australian personnel participated in offensive action": Albanese on Na
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed three Australian navy personnel were aboard a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship off Sri Lanka. Reporting via ABC News, he stressed they did not "participate in any offensive action," as AUKUS training protocols ensure personnel follow Aust
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IRIS Dena sinking: Indian Navy deploys ships Tarangini, Ikshak to aid Sri
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
The Indian Navy has deployed INS Tarangini and INS Ikshak, along with maritime patrol aircraft, to assist in the Sri Lanka-led search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank on Wednesday after being struck by a US submarine torpedo.
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Sri Lanka Cricket appoints Jamie Siddons as new head coach of women's team
Updated : 6 days, 11 hours ago IST
Siddons will take over from outgoing coach Rumesh Ratnayake, who had quietly concluded his tenure at the end of 2025.
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