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Headline inflation accelerates to 6.8% in June

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- Sri Lanka's headline inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), accelerated further to 6.8% year-on-year in June 2026, up from 5.5% in May, driven mainly by c... Read More


Cumulative remittances increase by 26.0%, YoY to US$ 3.9 Bn

Sri Lanka, July 2 -- The external sector performance continued to reflect the impact of the war in the Middle East, with the current account recording a deficit for the second consecutive month in May... Read More


India, Japan unveil 16-point roadmap on economic security, AI, energy resilience at Annual Summit

New Delhi, July 2 -- India and Japan on Thursday elevated their Special Strategic and Global Partnership with a 16-point roadmap unveiled at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, setting an ambitious ag... Read More


100 Days of Lies teaser: Kim Yoo Jung and Park Jinyoung risk everything in a forbidden spy romance in 1932 Gyeongseong

India, July 2 -- After years of telling warm, character-driven stories in dramas like Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Dr. Romantic, director Yoo In Shik is taking on a different genre. His upcoming K-d... Read More


India & Malaysia review entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation during 12th Sub Committee Meeting in New Delhi

New Delhi, July 2 -- The 12th India-Malaysia Sub Committee Meeting on Military Cooperation (SCMC) took place in New Delhi on July 01, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary, Ministry of D... Read More


Yen at record low: Should Indian investors be worried? Experts weigh in

New Delhi, July 2 -- The Japanese yen recently fell to a multi-decade low against the US dollar, sparking global discussions on currency volatility and capital flows. While the development looks Japa... Read More


Barrot welcomes Lebanon-Israel peace frameworkPublished on: July 2, 2026 4:56 PM

Pakistan, July 2 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot welcomed the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The agreement matters because i... Read More


Would work together for 'Viksit Bharat', strong Japanese economy, says Japan's Press Secy Toshihiro Kitamura

New Delhi, July 2 -- Japan's Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura on Thursday said both India and Japan would like to work together to achieve the respective goals of Viksit Bharat and a strong economy.... Read More


"Journey of courage": MT Sanmar Herald arrives safely at Paradip Port amid challenging geopolitical situations

Paradip, July 2 -- The crude oil tanker MT Sanmar Herald successfully berthed at Paradip Port's Single Point, concluding a voyage from Iraq. The vessel, carrying Basrah crude oil, safely arrived in O... Read More


Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Why Did Russia Launch One of Its Biggest Missile and Drone Attacks on Kyiv? At Least 17 Killed as Moscow Claims Retaliation for Ukrainian Oil Strikes

India, July 2 -- Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: The Russia-Ukraine war has entered another deadly phase after Russia launched one of its largest overnight missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing a... Read More