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Morning Digest | Parents’ religion to be recorded to register births; no need for talks with India on ‘resolved’ Katchatheevu issue, says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 5, 2024

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Watch | The politics of Katchatheevu

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we look at the meeting between the Foreign Secretary and Karunanidhi, the political fallout, and more

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No need for talks with India on ‘resolved’ Katchatheevu issue, says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka rejects reopening talks on Katchatheevu with India, citing resolved issue from 50 years ago.

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Katchatheevu | Foreign Secretary cited India’s security interests in 1974, to convince Karunanidhi to cede island to Sri Lanka

MEA documents reveal Karunanidhi's involvement in Katchatheevu agreement, highlighting India's security interests and legal challenges against Sri Lanka.

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19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu released from Sri Lankan prison arrives in Chennai

A total of 19 fishermen from Tamil Nadu were sent to Chennai in an Air India passenger flight from Sri Lanka's Colombo following their arrest, by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 6 for crossing the border. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Three Sri Lankan convicts in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case released from Tiruchi Special Camp

Three Sri Lankan nationals convicted in the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assassination case were released from a special camp in Tiruchi

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Morning Digest | Sri Lankan media hit out at Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks; Kejriwal the ‘kingpin’, ‘key conspirator’ in Delhi Excise policy case, says ED, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on April 3, 2024

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Did Modi raise Katchatheevu issue with Sri Lanka even once in the last 10 years, asks Stalin

Katchatheevu issue: DMK President M.K. Stalin questions PM Modi's silence on Katchatheevu issue, vows to repeal CAA if INDIA bloc wins.

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Sri Lankan media hit out at Modi’s Katchatheevu remarks

The Sri Lankan govt is yet to comment on the recent remarks on Katchatheevu, but the island nation’s media took a critical view of the development, while fishermen’s associations urged authorities to take up the issue of bottom trawling more vocally with the Indian govt.

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Sri Lanka close on victory in second Bangladesh Test

NEW DELHI: Prabath Jayasuriya, Lahiru Kumara, and Kamindu Mendis showcased their prowess by claiming two wickets each, propelling Sri Lanka towards yet another commanding victory in the second and final Test match on Tuesday.

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Lok Sabha polls | False propaganda spread in T.N., on giving up rights over Katchatheevu: Nirmala Sitharaman

False propaganda about Katchatheevu island ceded to Sri Lanka in 1974 without Tamil Nadu's knowledge, alleged by Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Sri Lanka Cabinet did not discuss Katchatheevu issue: spokesman

Colombo Cabinet never discussed Katchatheevu issue, despite BJP blaming Congress for ceding island in 1974.

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World Bank Projects 2.2% Growth For Sri Lanka In 2024

World Bank's revised growth forecast for Sri Lanka in 2024 shows promising economic prospects.

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TV tonight: power and politics in Julianne Moore’s juicy Jacobean drama

Mary & George continues to be a period treat. Plus: Ben Fogle meets an amazing vet in Sri Lanka. Here’s what to watch this evening

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SRMIST to admit Sri Lankan students for BDS

Sri Lanka students can pursue a five-year dentistry program at SRM Institute of Science and Technology in Chennai.

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No man’s land: Playing politics over Katchatheevu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raking up the contentious matter of Katchatheevu has set an unhealthy trend of politicising an issue for electoral gains

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Questioning Katchatheevu agreement could damage ties, credibility: former diplomats

Any move by the government to revisit the 1974 India-Sri Lanka agreement on Katchatheevu island could have a broader diplomatic impact on India’s ties in the region and raise questions about other bilateral negotiations, warned former diplomats

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Sri Lanka on course for Test-series sweep over Bangladesh despite batting collapse

Sri Lanka strengthens lead against Bangladesh in second Test despite batting collapse, aiming for series sweep.

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Sri Lanka on top in second Bangladesh Test despite batting blues

NEW DELHI: Asitha Fernando showcased an impressive performance, claiming figures of 4-34 as Sri Lanka bowled out Bangladesh for 178 in the second Test in Chittagong, securing a substantial lead of 353 runs in the first innings.

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Katchatheevu agreement did not ‘cede’ territory, Opposition hits back citing 2015 MEA response

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the agreements in 1974 and 1976 did not involve either acquiring or ceding of territory belonging to India

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Katchatheevu | What is the controversy all about?

Prime Minister Modi revives Katchatheevu issue, sparking political tensions in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Read what is the Katchatheevu controversy all about.

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The Human Surge 3 review – hopeful odyssey of globe-trotting twentysomethings

Eduardo Williams’ opaque sequel follows a group of twentysomethings in Sri Lanka, Peru and Taiwan with a 360-degree VR camera

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Katchatheevu issue | Jaishankar says those who gave away the island now refusing to own responsibility for it

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticizes Congress and DMK for giving away Indian fishermen's rights on Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka.

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Why are South Asians going to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Young men from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka are on the front lines of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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T.N. BJP is determined to retrieve Katchatheevu, says Annamalai

BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai has alleged that the Congress government at the Centre in 1974 ceded katchatheevu to sri Lanka and the BJP is determined to retrieve it

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