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Sri Lankan president's visit to India signals growing economic and energy ties

Sri Lanka and India have signed a slew of energy, development and trade agreements, signaling the growing economic ties between the two neighboring countries

The Independent UK

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector

Mohammad Hafeez, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder, is favoured to become chief selector after team's Sri Lanka tour. Haroon Rasheed, former CMC chairperson, is no longer in the position. Zaka Ashraf, new CMC chairperson, is considering changing the selection committee or just appointing a new chief selector.

The Hindu

PM Modi raises Eelam Tamil aspirations with Ranil Wickremesinghe

India-Sri Lanka ties strengthen as PM Modi and President Wickremesinghe hold talks. India extended $4B in financial aid to Sri Lanka during economic crisis. NSA Doval and EAM Jaishankar discussed security and bilateral issues.

The Hindu

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Focus on joint projects during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s India visit

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits India to discuss energy projects, connectivity initiatives, and economic relief. India extended $4B in emergency aid during Sri Lanka's economic crisis and is part of IMF package negotiations.

The Hindu

India should not provide unconditional assistance to Sri Lanka: Anbumani Ramadoss

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss urges PM Modi to conditionally support Sri Lanka. He calls for resolution of Tamil issue, release of TN fishermen, punishment of war criminals and prevention of Chinese spying in Indian Ocean.

The Hindu

Raise Katchatheevu, Tamils issue during Sri Lankan president’s visit: T.N. CM Stalin writes to PM Modi

TN CM Stalin urges PM Modi to raise Katchatheevu retrieval and Tamil rights in Lanka with visiting Sri Lankan President. Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed resolutions to retrieve islet, which has deprived TN fishermen of rights and livelihoods. He urges Union Government to initiate diplomatic efforts and protect Tamils' social,…

The Hindu

SL vs Pak | Pakistan lose three wickets in chase of 131 to raise Sri Lanka's hopes

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq, on 25, and skipper Babar Azam, on six, were batting at close of play.

The Hindu

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Asia Cup | India to begin campaign against Pakistan in Kandy

The six-team ODI tournament will start on August 30 in Multan where host Pakistan takes on Nepal. The tournament is being played in a ‘hybrid model’ with four matches in Pakistan and nine other games, including the final, in Sri Lanka’s Kandy and Colombo. The final will be held at…

The Hindu

Shakeel double hundred has Pakistan in command of 1st test in Sri Lanka

Saud Shakeel became the first Pakistan batter to make a double hundred in Sri Lanka as the visitors took control of the first test after making 461 on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Shakeel, Salman help Pakistan counter Sri Lanka's spin

Pakistan's Shakeel/Salman rescue innings from precarious 101-5, de Silva's 122 bolsters SL to 312. Shakeel/Salman's 120-run stand steadies Pak, de Silva's 50th Test ton helps SL to respectable total.

The Hindu

Asian Athletics Championships | It rains silver for India on final day

India wins 8 silver at Asian Athletics Championships, finishes 3rd in medal table. Abha Khatau equalled national record in women's shot put, Jyothi Yarraji and Parul Chaudhary won silver in 200m and 5000m respectively. D.P. Manu grabbed a silver in javelin throw. India missed national record-holder Muhammed Anas in men's…

The Hindu

SL vs Pak first Test | Sri Lanka fights back to reach 242-6 at stumps on first day

Sri Lanka fight back after early wickets to reach 242-6 at stumps on day one of first Test against Pakistan. Vice-captain Dhananjaya de Silva (94) & Angelo Mathews (64) shared crucial partnerships. Shaheen Afridi (3 wickets) and Naseem Shah (1 wicket) bowled well with the new ball.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from ICC World Test Championship 2023-25

Follow all the action from Galle International Stadium

The Independent UK

A significant milestone for the sport as Major League Cricket begins in U.S.

Washington Cricket set to hit milestone with launch of Major League Cricket in US. Texas Super Kings face Los Angeles Knight Riders at Dallas on July 14. Six teams, 18 games, 7,200 seat stadium, highest international standards. Teams owned by Indian Americans, 4 best teams compete in playoffs and final.…

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Asia Cup schedule finalised, India not going to Pakistan: BCCI secy Arun Dhumal

The much anticipated Asia Cup games between India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka as Rohit Sharma led team won’t travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Australian women’s team all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner were on Tuesday named ICC’s ‘Player of the Month’ for their impressive performances in June.

WEKU

The Dutch are returning looted artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Does it matter?

Two Dutch museums returned nearly 500 cultural objects to Indonesia and Sri Lanka that were looted during the colonial era, including gold and silverware, statues, weapons and hundreds of artworks.

The Hindu

Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Team of Tournament announced by ICC

Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Zimbabwe have three selections each while Scotland contributes two

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Former ISRO chief Kasturirangan suffers heart attack in Sri Lanka, being brought to Bengaluru

Former ISRO chairperson and head of New Education Policy’s drafting committee K. Kasturirangan suffered a heart attack in Sri Lanka and is being shifted to Bengaluru for treatment, sources said on July 10.

France 24

Swimming in the Seine by 2025: Paris mayor announces three locations

BUSINESS DAILY – Monday, 10.07.2023: We take a look at how the investment of €1.4 billion to clean up the Seine river is beginning to bear fruit. The Paris mayor's office has unveiled the three sections of the Seine that will be safe to swim in by 2025, in a…

The Independent UK

A bejeweled cannon and other art will head home to Sri Lanka from Netherlands museum

Sri Lanka's foreign minister says his country welcomes the Netherlands' return of a bejeweled cannon and other colonial-era artifacts from the Netherlands and is working through how to preserve the items

The Hindu

T.N. CM Stalin urges External Affairs Minister to secure release of 15 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

A day after 15 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin wrote to Union Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar, requesting him for diplomatic intervention to secure the release of the arrested fishermen.

The Hindu

Sri Lanka win Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka claimed victory over Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup qualifier tournament at the Harare Sports Club on July 9

The Hindu

Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe to visit India on July 21

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will embark on a two-day visit to India on July 21 during which he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

India says it will continue to support Sri Lanka in overcoming its financial crisis

India has reiterated its willingness to play “a constructive role” in supporting Sri Lanka’s efforts for recovery from the worst economic crisis. Read more on The Hindu

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