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Death-Row Sri Lankan worker attacked in Saudi jail: Diplomats denied access as Colombo relies on prison authorities’ version. Here’s what we know so far

Jinit Jain - 8 October, 2026

A Sri Lankan death-row prisoner says he was attacked with a sharp weapon in a Saudi jail, but Colombo says prison authorities blame his injuries on another inmate’s fingernails.

Opinions

Sri Lankan Hindu migrant worker faces death in Saudi Arabia over blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad: No honour of the dead is worth a living...

Amit Kelkar - 7 October, 2026

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan Hindu migrant worker is facing death in Saudi Arabia for an offensive Facebook comment, exposing the deadly consequences of blasphemy laws and the urgent need to abolish them.

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As Sri Lankan migrant worker faces death sentence in Saudi Arabia over alleged blasphemy, read how social media is weaponised by Islamo-leftists to target...

Rukma Rathore - 7 October, 2026

"It was individuals in Sri Lanka who sent emails to the company where he worked," brother of the migrant worker revealed.

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Saudi Arabia: No relief for Sri Lankan migrant worker on death row in alleged blasphemy case over comment responding to Hindu deity’s insult; family...

OpIndia Staff - 7 October, 2026

The Sri Lankan migrant worker deleted the comment and also apologised for it but he has been put on trial for supposed blasphemy.

Sri Lankan migrant worker sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for ‘blasphemy’ against Prophet Muhammad after objecting to a social media post insulting Hindu...

OpIndia Staff - 25 September, 2026

Sivarasa reportedly deleted the comment and posted a video apology on Facebook.

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As India is set to help in restoration of ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, read how the Modi govt is stepping up to preserve...

Rukma Rathore - 7 July, 2026

"The Prambanan temple is a symbol of the shared cultural heritage between the two countries," PM Modi expressed.

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Price rise, fuel rationing, shutdowns, work from home and more: How India’s neighbours have been handling challenges brought by Iran-US war

Rukma Rathore - 12 May, 2026

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and other neighbours have turned to India for assistance during the crisis from US-Iran war.

Government and Policy

Modi govt’s new energy push: Oil pipeline from India to Sri Lanka’s Trincomalee proposed with UAE’s strategic support

OpIndia Staff - 20 April, 2026

Misri added that both the Sri Lankan and the Indian sides agreed on the necessity to expedite the oil hub project. He further stated that had this project been completed earlier, it would have been useful, especially at a time like this (the West Asia war and consequent energy crisis).

Government and Policy

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders completes acquisition of Colombo Dockyard by securing 51% stake, the Sri Lankan shipbuilder becomes a subsidiary of the Indian defence PSU

OpIndia Staff - 11 April, 2026

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India’s leading defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has announced the completion of its first international...

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