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Topic: Gotabaya Rajapaksa

India has an upper hand over China in jostle for foothold in Sri Lanka. But it can slip away

A proactive New Delhi has increased its vigil and speeded up strategic cooperation with Colombo to counter Beijing’s movements so far. But it needs more.

Sri Lanka junks organic farming 6 months after overnight ban on chemical fertiliser imports

Sri Lanka has distributed consignment of nano urea fertiliser imported from India for paddy cultivation. There was a lot of anger among farmers over the earlier ban.

FS Shringla, Lankan President Gotabaya meet focuses on ‘comprehensive ties at all levels’

Shringla, who is on a 4-day visit to Lanka, also had a 'productive discussion' with PM Mahinda Rajapaksa Monday on further consolidating the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Sri Lanka has Rajapaksas all over. It may import autocratic values from CCP model

Like in Europe, where China has built a ‘Balkan Backdoor’ to enter the European Union, it will enter South Asia from autocratic states such as Sri Lanka.

PM Modi, President Rajapaksa discuss topical developments, cooperation in bilateral forums

The two leaders agreed to maintain regular contact between relevant officials, including in the context of the continuing Covid-19 challenges.

India-Sri Lanka ties hit rough weather as Colombo seen swaying to Chinese tunes again

Adding to tensions is looming UNHRC probe regarding Lankan civil war, where Colombo has sought Delhi’s support. India is also waiting for Sri Lanka to implement 13th amendment of its constitution.

Adani Group itself suggested port terminal change to resolve protests: Sri Lankan minister

Sri Lankan minister Godahewa says Adani Group offered to invest in West Container Terminal, a 'commercially better option', but with same equity ratio given to China at CCIT.

Mahinda Rajapaksa brings family rule to Sri Lanka. All eyes on his India-China balancing act

PM Narendra Modi didn't even wait for the final results of Sri Lanka's parliamentary election before calling Mahinda Rajapaksa to congratulate him on his victory.

The challenges before Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas: From human rights to economy

With India’s neighbourhood first policy at play, New Delhi could increase its assistance towards the Sri Lankan economy and infrastructure.

Rajapaksas take control, register landslide victory in Sri Lankan parliamentary elections

This win could help President Gotabaya Rajapaksa push through contentious constitutional changes to restore sweeping executive powers to his office.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?