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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
TopicSri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024

Topic: Sri Lanka Presidential Elections 2024

Sri Lankan President Dissanayaka opts for smaller cabinet, ‘streamline governance’

Dissanayaka retained the finance and defence portfolios, while appointing 12 new parliament members to key positions, 5 of whom are academic professors.

Sri Lankan president Anura Dissanayake’s leftist coalition wins majority in snap election

This would give Dissanayake sweeping powers to even abolish the contentious executive presidency as he has planned.

‘Pro-China’, but getting closer to India. What Dissanayake’s victory in Sri Lanka means for Delhi

Soon after being elected president, Dissanayake said Sri Lanka didn’t have any geopolitical concerns, and he was committed to whatever was in Sri Lanka’s best interests.

Calm streets, excitement in air as voting ends in tight Sri Lanka presidential race

This is Sri Lanka’s 1st presidential election since its 2022 economic crisis. A 2nd round of counting is likely, a first in Sri Lankan history. Results expected by Sunday noon.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.