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On Saturday, India and Sri Lanka signed seven MoUs covering various sectors like defence, energy, digital infrastructure, health, and trade, as PM Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Colombo as the first foreign leader hosted by the Dissanayaka government. Modi was honored with Sri Lanka's highest civilian award, Mithra Vibhushana, for his efforts in strengthening the ties between the two nations. The agreements focus on joint maritime surveillance, military exercises, UPI payment system implementation,...

In the IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, PBKS have reached 121/4 after 14 overs while chasing 206, with Glenn Maxwell and Nehal Wadhera at the crease. Jofra Archer picked up two wickets in the first over for RR, with Wadhera smashing a half-century off 33 balls. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals posted 205/4 in 20 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scoring and Lockie Ferguson taking 2/37 for PBKS. PBKS need a big partnership from...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated infrastructure projects at Karwar naval base in Karnataka, arriving by military chopper and receiving a Guard of Honour. The Navy is enhancing the base under Project 'Seabird', with the minister flagging off the Indian Ocean Ship SAGAR, symbolizing India's commitment to maritime security in the region. Singh's visit underscores India's efforts to strengthen ties with neighboring navies and maintain a secure maritime environment in the Indian Ocean. Full Article

Anant Ambani, scion of India's wealthiest family, is undertaking a 180-kilometre padayatra from Jamnagar to Dwarkadhish Temple as a profound spiritual offering to Lord Krishna, despite battling chronic health conditions. Accompanied by spiritual guides and supported by local communities and spiritual figures, Anant's journey symbolizes faith, resilience, and devotion, inspiring a generation to choose the path of gratitude and surrender over pride and comfort. His walk serves as a powerful reminder that real strength often...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Bastar Pandum festival, stating that Naxals cannot hinder tribal development in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region and urged them to surrender, emphasizing that no one is pleased by their deaths. Shah reiterated the government's commitment to eradicating Naxalism by March 2026, offering surrendered militants protection and urging them to join mainstream development efforts for the region. He emphasized the importance of education, healthcare, and government services for tribal communities, asserting...

Prominent Ezhava community leader Vellappally Natesan referred to the Muslim-majority Malappuram as a "special country" where backward communities struggle to "breathe freely". Criticizing the lack of benefits for these communities post-Independence, he highlighted the representation only in job schemes and lack of educational opportunities. Natesan, associated with left-leaning ideologies and the BJP-led NDA, has faced backlash for his anti-Muslim remarks in the past, despite maintaining good relations with the CPI(M) government. Full Article