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India’s push to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) could add as much as $1.7 trillion to the country’s economy by 2035, making technology one of the biggest drivers of growth over the next decade, according to government estimates.The projection comes at a time when India is significantly stepping up public investment and policy support for AI through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission.The government has allocated more than ₹10,300 crore over five years for the programme, whose objective is to build computing infrastructure, support startups, develop indigenous AI models and expand skilling programmes, according to a press release issued by Press Information…

A resident of Deraniyagala has accused officers attached to the Borella Police of physically assaulting him after allegedly mistaking him for a suspect wanted in connection with a recent shooting incident in Dehiwala.The individual has been identified as an owner of a small restaurant in Deraniyagala.A shooting incident was reported on December 30 in the Bodhiyawatta area of Kohuwala, in which a 16-year-old girl was injured. In an effort to apprehend the suspect, police released a sketch of the individual to the public, seeking assistance in identifying the perpetrator.According to the complainant, he travelled to Colombo on January 1 to…

Disciplinary action has been taken against approximately 500 police officers in connection with drug-related offences, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has stated.The IGP further stated that steps have also been taken to dismiss a number of police officers from service due to their involvement in drug-related crimes.The Inspector General of Police made these remarks while attending the passing-out ceremony of police officers held at the Sri Lanka Police College grounds in Anuradhapura.Speaking at the same event, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated that the present government has implemented several measures to eradicate underworld activities, organized crime and drugs…

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing cannot accept any country acting as the “world’s judge” after the United States captured Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro.“We have never believed that any country can act as the world’s police, nor do we accept that any nation can claim to be the world’s judge,” Wang told his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Beijing on Sunday, referring to “sudden developments in Venezuela” without directly mentioning the U.S.“The sovereignty and security of all countries should be fully protected under international law,” China’s top diplomat added, in his first remarks since images of…

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, says measures are currently being taken by coordinating with officials of the Sri Lankan High Commission in Seychelles regarding the seizure and destruction of a foreign fishing vessel within the Seychelles maritime zone.The fishing vessel named ‘Ishani-1,’ which departed from the Wennappuwa Wellamankaraya Fishery Harbour on December 07, 2025 with six fishermen on board, was taken into custody by Seychelles authorities on December 30, 2025. It was reported that the vessel was subsequently set on fire and destroyed.The Deputy Minister stated that Sri Lankan authorities have taken note of the official…

Indian Army Chief of Staff General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka the day after tomorrow on an official visit.Indian media reported that the main objective of the visit is to further strengthen security cooperation with allied countries.During the visit, General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to meet and hold discussions with senior military and government officials, including the Army Commander, the Defence Secretary, and the Minister of State for Defence.The discussions will focus on training cooperation and regional security matters.General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to leave the island next Thursday.

Three out of four of Moscow’s airports shut to air traffic on Sunday (Jan 4) after Ukraine launched dozens of drones at the Russian capital, authorities said.The attacks led to multiple flight delays, including at Moscow’s second-busiest airport, Vnukovo, Russian media reported.Ukraine, which has itself endured waves of Russian drone strikes throughout the nearly four-year war, did not immediately comment.A spokesman for Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsia announced the closures between 1300 GMT and 1400 GMT. “The restrictions are necessary to ensure flight safety,” Artem Korenyako said on Telegram.Each of the airports – Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky – partially reopened less than…

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05).Earlier, police had warned that an arrest warrant would be sought from the court if he failed to report as scheduled.Investigations are currently underway into the alleged misuse of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa, which reportedly caused a significant financial loss to the state.In connection with the same incident, Indika Ratnamalala, who served as the Transport Manager of Sathosa during Fernando’s tenure as Minister of Co-operatives and Internal Trade, was arrested yesterday (04).After being produced before the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, he was ordered to be…

Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested.The Police Media Division stated that a total of 28,333 individuals were inspected during the operation.Accordingly, 263 suspects connected to various incidents and 141 individuals with outstanding warrants were taken into custody.In addition, the Police further reported that 424 individuals were arrested on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in U.S. federal court today. The Venezuelan president, who was captured by U.S. forces early Saturday in a surprise military operation in Caracas, is now awaiting trial in New York City on federal criminal charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy and cocaine importation conspiracy.The proceeding is scheduled to take place at noon in the federal courthouse in Manhattan before U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein.Maduro’s wife, Cilia Flores, was also seized by the U.S. military and also faces federal criminal charges, including conspiracy to import cocaine.Attorney General Pam Bondi said Saturday in a post…