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National Governance & Policy 03 Nov 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India and Sri Lanka Hold Ninth High-Level Coast Guard Meeting to Deepen Maritime Coordination

India and Sri Lanka have held the ninth high-level meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard, underscoring the two countries’ continued focus on maritime security, search-and-rescue cooperation, and operational coordination across the Indian Ocean. The talks reflect a broader effort to strengthen practical naval and coast guard engagement at a time when regional maritime challenges are becoming more complex.

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National Governance & Policy15 Oct 2026, 06:04 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges Centre to Secure Release of 25 Thoothukudi Fishermen Held by Maldives Coast Guard

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to intervene urgently for the release of 25 fishermen from Thoothukudi who were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard along with three mechanised boats on October 13. The appeal underscores the recurring vulnerability of Indian coastal communities operating in disputed or sensitive waters and the diplomatic burden such arrests place on New Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 01:36 AM IST

Nine Rameswaram Fishermen Held by Sri Lankan Navy on Poaching Charge

Nine fishermen from Rameswaram were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy after being accused of crossing into Sri Lankan waters for fishing, underscoring the persistent volatility of the Palk Strait. The latest detention is likely to renew pressure on Indian and Tamil Nadu authorities to pursue a diplomatic and humanitarian response while addressing the recurring livelihood crisis along the coast.

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India Sports & Cricket10 Oct 2026, 07:55 PM IST

Dhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka’s Test Captain; Kusal Mendis Set to Take Over

Sri Lanka have moved to a new phase in their red-ball leadership, with Dhananjaya de Silva stepping down as Test captain and Kusal Mendis expected to succeed him. The change hands the Test side to a player already entrusted with the ODI and T20I captaincy, signalling a push for continuity across formats as Sri Lanka seek greater stability in international cricket.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 01:49 AM IST

Outrage Grows After Saudi Court Sentences Sri Lankan Worker to Death Over Facebook Post

Rights groups and campaigners are demanding that Saudi Arabia overturn a death sentence handed to a Sri Lankan migrant worker over a social media post, a case that has triggered international alarm over free expression and due process. The ruling, reported by multiple advocacy and media outlets, has intensified scrutiny of how blasphemy and online speech are prosecuted in the kingdom.

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India Sports & CricketJust now (06:46 AM IST)

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage Wins Javelin Gold as India Secures Double Podium at Asian Games 2026

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage produced a breakthrough performance to win the men’s javelin title at the Asian Games 2026, underlining the event’s growing South Asian dominance. India also left its mark with a double podium finish, reinforcing the region’s long-standing strength in a discipline that has become a signature medal event for the subcontinent.

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National Governance & Policy03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Cyclone Murasu Eye Crosses Andhra Coast as Authorities Brace for Deep Depression by Midnight

Cyclone Murasu made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday afternoon, with the eye of the storm crossing the shoreline as emergency teams intensified evacuations, coastal monitoring, and relief operations. Officials said the system is expected to weaken into a deep depression by Tuesday midnight, though winds may still reach 75 kmph and continue to disrupt transport, power supply, and fishing activity.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy03 Nov 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Severe Cyclone Murasu Closes In on Andhra Coast, Landfall Likely Between Nellore and Narsapur Tonight

Severe Cyclone Murasu was closest to Nellore at 11:30 am IST on Wednesday, intensifying concerns across Andhra Pradesh’s coastal belt as the system tracks toward landfall later tonight. Authorities project landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, south of Ongole, beginning around 11:30 pm and likely completing by 4:00 am on Thursday, with implications for transport, commerce, and local economic activity.

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National Governance & Policy02 Nov 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Cyclone Murasu Intensifies as Heavy Rain Batters Konaseema, Andhra Coast Braces for Late-Night Landfall

Cyclone Murasu has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to cross the south Andhra coast between 11:30 p.m. on Sunday and 4 a.m. on November 3, bringing dangerous winds, heavy rain and rough seas. Konaseema district is already seeing intense rainfall as authorities step up evacuations, emergency readiness and coastal warnings across vulnerable belts.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace31 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Returns After 103-Day Arctic and Bering Sea Patrol

The U.S. Coast Guard cutter Stratton has returned to its home port after a 103-day deployment across the Arctic and Bering Sea, a patrol that underscored Washington’s effort to maintain maritime safety, security and sovereignty in one of the world’s most unforgiving operating environments. The mission reflects the growing strategic importance of the far north as shipping, resource competition and great-power attention intensify.

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National Governance & Policy27 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

Bapatla District Opens 24-Hour Control Room as Cyclone Arnab Threatens Andhra Coast

The Bapatla district administration has activated a round-the-clock control room and issued emergency helpline numbers as Cyclone Arnab intensifies concern along Andhra Pradesh’s coastal belt. The move is aimed at improving response coordination, ensuring rapid assistance, and reducing the risk to residents in vulnerable low-lying and coastal areas.

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