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Sri Lanka: Country in South Asia
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian peninsula by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with the Maldives in the south-west and India in the north-west.

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Sri Lanka Crisis | Creditor Nations Agree on Debt Restructuring of the Island Nation | Oneindia News [Video]

Sri Lanka Crisis | Creditor Nations Agree on Debt Restructuring of the Island Nation | Oneindia News

Sri Lanka anticipates significant relief from its economic turmoil. Reports indicate a pending debt-restructuring agreement with creditor nations, pivotal amid the country's $36.6 billion external..

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Malaysia to allow visa-free entry of Indian and Chinese tourists from December 1 | Oneindia News [Video]

Malaysia to allow visa-free entry of Indian and Chinese tourists from December 1 | Oneindia News

In a significant move to boost its tourism, Malaysia has declared it will be scrapping the entry visa requirements for citizens of India, starting the 1st of December. This announcement, made by Prime..

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US Funds India's Sri Lankan Port Project to Counter China’s Rising Influence| OneIndia News [Video]

US Funds India's Sri Lankan Port Project to Counter China’s Rising Influence| OneIndia News

Sri Lanka fell into a debt trap with China's $1.26 billion loan for the Hambantota Port in 2007, leading to China's control of the port in 2017. In response, the U.S. plans a $553 million investment in..

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Twist in China-Pakistan Friendship | Report: 98% of Chinese Loan to Pakistan Not Out of Generosity [Video]

Twist in China-Pakistan Friendship | Report: 98% of Chinese Loan to Pakistan Not Out of Generosity

A recent report reveals that 98% of China's funding to Pakistan consists of loans, not grants. The outstanding debt amounts to $67.22 billion, 19.6% of Pakistan's GDP, higher than reported. China has..

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Sri Lanka Fires Their Entire Cricket Board After an Embarrassing Defeat by India | OneIndia News [Video]

Sri Lanka Fires Their Entire Cricket Board After an Embarrassing Defeat by India | OneIndia News

Sri Lanka's cricket team faced a devastating 302-run defeat against India, leading to public outcry. Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe dismissed the entire cricket board over corruption allegations,..

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Delhi Grapples with Severe Air Pollution Crisis| How the City Braces for post-Diwali impact|Oneindia [Video]

Delhi Grapples with Severe Air Pollution Crisis| How the City Braces for post-Diwali impact|Oneindia

Delhi grapples with severe air pollution as the Air Quality Index hits 457, entering the 'severe' category. The city, now labeled the 'world's most polluted,' faces school closures and additional..

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India vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS: India become first team to qualify for World Cup Semis| Oneindia News [Video]

India vs Sri Lanka HIGHLIGHTS: India become first team to qualify for World Cup Semis| Oneindia News

India cruised into the cricket World Cup semifinals, defeating Sri Lanka by 302 runs in Mumbai. Posting a formidable 357/8, India's batting brilliance, led by Kohli, Gill, and Iyer, overwhelmed Sri..

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India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan, Indian team fans excited for the big clash| World Cup 2023| Oneindia [Video]

India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan, Indian team fans excited for the big clash| World Cup 2023| Oneindia

Twelve years on from that dream April 2011 night when a country of billions landed in a frenzy of delight, India takes on Sri Lanka in another World Cup clash here on Sunday, albeit one that is poles..

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Sri Lanka Approves Free Visas for Tourists from Seven Countries| India one of them| Oneindia News [Video]

Sri Lanka Approves Free Visas for Tourists from Seven Countries| India one of them| Oneindia News

Sri Lanka's cabinet approves free visas for tourists from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, and Thailand. The pilot project, effective immediately until March 31, aims to boost tourism..

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Historic! Resumption of India-Sri Lanka Ferry Services Marks Milestone in Bilateral Ties| OneIndia [Video]

Historic! Resumption of India-Sri Lanka Ferry Services Marks Milestone in Bilateral Ties| OneIndia

The resumption of ferry services between India and Sri Lanka, led by the Shipping Corporation of India, marks a historic diplomatic milestone. Prime Minister Modi and President Wickremesinghe lauded..

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India-Pakistan Match: Fan’s excitement touches sky ahead of India-Pak World Cup clash| Oneindia News [Video]

India-Pakistan Match: Fan’s excitement touches sky ahead of India-Pak World Cup clash| Oneindia News

Anticipation has reached a feverish pitch among cricket fans as the countdown has begun for the much-awaited India Vs Pakistan match of the World Cup. Fans outside the Narendra Modi stadium were seen..

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800 Not Out: Muttiah Muralitharan talks about his biopic ‘800’, promotes his film | Oneindia News [Video]

800 Not Out: Muttiah Muralitharan talks about his biopic ‘800’, promotes his film | Oneindia News

One of the greatest cricketers of Sri Lanka and the greatest in world cricket is the International wicket taking bowler Muttiah Muralitharan. Muralitharan's life film 800: Not Out is all set to be..

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