Dissanayake Assures Modi: Sri Lanka’s Land Will Not Threaten India
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Dissanayake assures Modi that Sri Lanka’s land will not be used against security of India, discussing defense, Tamil rights, and cooperation
President Dissanayake to Visit India in First Overseas Trip
![Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security. [Image via Reuters]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMF-SRI-LANKA-0_1734322802622_1734322833331.webp)
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake makes first overseas visit to India, pledging stronger economic ties and regional security.
Four Including Newly Married Couple Killed in Accident in Kerala
![Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India. [Representational Image via Indian Express/File]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/accident_2daaf2.webp)
Four family members, including a newly married couple, killed in an accident on Punalur-Muvattupuzha highway, Kerala, India.
Gukesh Beats Ding to Become Youngest Chess World Champion
![India's Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match. [Image via AFP]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/AFP__20241212__36Q96XX__v1__HighRes__Chess2024ChnIndSin-1734011279.webp)
India’s Gukesh Dommaraju defeats Ding Liren of China to become the youngest undisputed chess world champion in a dramatic 14-game match.
Champions Trophy: No Agreement Reached on ‘Hybrid’ Format
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No agreement reached on ‘hybrid’ format for 2025 Champions Trophy as India and Pakistan clash over venue and conditions.
Bangladesh’s Evolving Foreign Relations in South Asia
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Bangladesh’s evolving foreign relations reshape South Asia’s geopolitics, with growing ties to Pakistan and deteriorating relations with India.
Religion and Politics in South Asia by Ali Riaz: A Book Review
![Religion and politics in South Asia? Ali Riaz breaks it all down in his book, showing how faith shapes nations like India, Bangladesh, and beyond. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-8-1024x1024.webp)
Religion and politics in South Asia? Ali Riaz breaks it all down in his book, showing how faith shapes nations like India, Bangladesh, and beyond.
10 People Dead in Two Road Incidents in Pilibhit, Chitrakoot
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5 people each died and several others were injured in separate road crashes in Pilibhit and Chitrakoot districts, in India, on Friday.
Hindutva: India’s Dangerous Export to the World
![Hindutva nationalism, born in India, is spreading its divisive ideology globally, challenging democracy, inclusivity, and human rights. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SAT-Web-Banners-71-1024x1024.webp)
Hindutva nationalism, born in India, is spreading its divisive ideology globally, challenging democracy, inclusivity, and human rights.
Justice Manmohan Takes Oath as Supreme Court Judge
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Justice Manmohan sworn in as Supreme Court judge, bringing the court’s strength to 33 of 34 sanctioned judges.