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November 14, 2025 1:52 PM

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IMF reviews Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget amid 7% growth target

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reviewing Sri Lanka’s newly announced 2026 budget, particularly its 7 per cent growth target, to determine whether it aligns with the terms of the country’s ongoing bailout program.     At a briefing yesterday, IMF Communications Director Julie Koza...

November 14, 2025 12:14 PM

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India–Canada Trade Grows 10% in 2024, Reaching USD 23 Billion

  Bilateral trade between India and Canada witnessed a growth of 10 per cent in 2024 as compared to the previous year. In 2024 trade in goods and services reached 23 billion dollars, while merchandise trade alone stood at nearly 8 billion dollars, marking a significant 10 per cent increase over the ...

November 14, 2025 9:13 AM

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Israel receives body of hostage Meny Godard from Gaza

Israel received the body of another hostage, Meny Godard, after Hamas transferred his remains through the Red Cross inside the Gaza Strip last night. Forensic experts at the Abu Kabir institute later confirmed his identity, and the Israel Defence Forces notified his family.   Godard was murdere...

November 14, 2025 8:55 AM

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EAM Jaishankar meets UN Secretary-General Guterres in New York

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar valued the UN Secretary-General’s assessment of the current global order and its implications for multilateralism.   He also appreciated his p...

November 14, 2025 8:22 AM

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Iran Rejects G7 claims of military support to Russia

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the G7’s latest statement as baseless and irresponsible.     The G7 had accused Iran of supplying military support to Russia in the Ukraine war and urged Tehran to comply with UNSC resolutions, the NPT, and fully cooperate with the IAEA, i...

November 14, 2025 8:09 AM

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US signals progress in trade talks with India, deal possible this year

Washington has signalled progress in trade negotiations with India, with a senior US official citing a lot of positive developments and suggesting a deal could emerge before the end of the year.   Talks are focused on a reciprocal trade agreement to balance tariffs and market access, alongside ...

November 14, 2025 8:01 AM

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IAF contingent arrives in France for Garuda-2025 Air exercise

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has arrived at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France to take part in the bilateral air exercise Garuda-2025, scheduled from November 16 to 27.   The exercise comes amid a history of close military collaboration between India and France, which share a strategic p...