humanitarian assistance

March 29, New Delhi: In his weekly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that a fierce conflict has been ongoing for the past month.He noted that millions of Indian families have relatives living in the affected countries, particularly those working in the Gulf...

The Indian Naval ship Trikand arrived in Maputo, Mozambique, as part of its operational deployment in the South West Indian Ocean region. The Defence Ministry stated that the visit aims to further strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral relations between India and Mozambique. The ministry...

Islamabad, March 27 – Pakistan has resumed the deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees through the Torkham border after the border was reopened for one-way pedestrian movement following a month-long closure due to clashes between Kabul and Islamabad, local media reported on Friday.In...

Moscow, March 23 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on Monday regarding the latest situation in the Persian Gulf, with Moscow emphasizing the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities.A statement issued by the...

Mumbai, March 23 – The Irish band Kneecap has joined the list of individuals who have pointed guns at U.S. President Donald Trump. The band arrived in Cuba as part of an international aid convoy delivering essential humanitarian supplies, including medicine and portable solar panels.The group...

March 22, New Delhi: In a ceremony that marks a defining moment for India's maritime sovereignty, the Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth frigate, INS Taragiri (F41), on April 3.The ceremony will serve as a powerful testament to the nation's journey towards becoming a...

March 21, New Delhi — The Indian Navy is set to commission its newest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3, 2026, in Visakhapatnam. The ceremony will be presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen maritime self-reliance...

A 240-foot Bailey bridge, built with Indian assistance, was inaugurated on the Chilaw-Thoduwawa Road in Sri Lanka, restoring a key coastal link damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The bridge was jointly opened by Sri Lankan Minister A.H.M.H. Abayarathna and India's High Commissioner Santosh Jha...

New Delhi, March 18 – The Indian Navy has increased the deployment of its warships near the Gulf of Oman and is escorting Indian-flagged ships coming from the Strait of Hormuz region amid heightened tensions in West Asia that have raised concerns over global energy security.According to...

Beijing, March 17 China said on Tuesday that it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon, and two other West Asian countries that have been severely affected by the ongoing conflict in the region.Speaking at a media briefing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin...

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar thanked the Government and the people of Armenia for facilitating the safe evacuation of over 550 Indian nationals from Iran so far. In a social media post, Dr. Jaishankar also expressed his appreciation for their support during this difficult period.

New Delhi, March 16 India has evacuated over 550 of its nationals from Iran through Armenia, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanking Yerevan on Monday for facilitating the land-based transit.New Delhi has been urging Indian nationals stranded in Iran to travel to Armenia for...

Oslo, March 14 – The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has warned that the escalating conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has severely impacted civilians in eastern Afghanistan, displacing 115,000 people since February 26. It has also called for stronger protection of civilians and safe...

Beijing, March 13 China said on Friday that it will provide USD 200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to the students killed in an airstrike on an elementary school in Iran, as part of the ongoing joint US-Israeli attacks on the country.China expressed deep condolences regarding the...

Lima, March 13 – Peru has declared a state of emergency in 283 districts to mitigate high risks and address the impact of intense rainfall on public safety, according to the official gazette, El Peruano.According to several decrees published in the gazette on Thursday, the emergency measure...

New Delhi, March 7 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar confirmed on Saturday that India had permitted an Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds following a request from the Iranian side on February 28, as the vessel was facing some difficulties.Permission was granted for the...

United Nations, March 7 – Ongoing military clashes along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border have triggered significant internal displacement, with an estimated 118,000 people forced from their homes amid the recent escalation in hostilities, according to recent reports from a UN refugee agency...

Colombo, March 6 The Sri Lankan Navy said on Friday that 204 out of the 208 Iranian personnel aboard the IRINS Bushehr had been "safely" transferred to the Colombo port, two days after another Iranian frigate was sunk near the island nation.Four sailors remain on the ship, which had...

Kabul, March 3 – The United Nations (UN) has announced that at least 34 people were killed and 89 others injured in Pakistani military attacks in Afghanistan between February 26 and March 1, local media reported on Tuesday.Speaking at a press briefing, UN Secretary-General spokesperson...

The Indian Army provided clean drinking water to the Viddy Srigufwara village in Anantnag after days of disruption left residents struggling with a severe shortage during Ramadan.March 02, Srinagar: As a humanitarian gesture during the holy month of Ramadan, the Indian Army provided clean...