humanitarian assistance

New Delhi, April 6 India has said it dispatched a fresh consignment of relief materials to Afghanistan to support those affected by the recent floods and an earthquake.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Sunday that India is committed to extending humanitarian...

New Delhi, April 5 India announced on Sunday that it had dispatched a new shipment of relief supplies to Afghanistan to assist those affected by recent floods and an earthquake.External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is committed to providing humanitarian...

New Delhi, April 5 – India has emerged as a significant supplier of food aid to African countries like Mozambique, Malawi, and Burkina Faso, as part of New Delhi's humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday.India...

Khartoum, April 5 At least 2,042 people have been killed and 785 injured in 214 attacks on healthcare facilities in Sudan since the conflict began nearly three years ago, two UN agencies have announced.In a joint statement on Saturday (local time), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...

United Nations, April 3 The UN has praised the efforts of Indian peacekeepers in South Sudan in re-opening a critical supply route that had been disrupted by floods last year, emphasizing the “vital role” it played in supporting stability and enabling assistance to vulnerable civilians.The...

Visakhapatnam, April 3 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to commission the indigenously built advanced stealth frigate, Taragiri, here on Friday, highlighting the strategic importance of India's eastern coastline.The commissioning ceremony will be held in the presence of senior naval...

United Nations, April 2 The UN has praised the efforts of Indian peacekeepers deployed in South Sudan to reopen a critical supply route that had been disrupted by floods last year, emphasizing the "vital role" played by peacekeeping missions in assisting local communities.Stéphane Dujarric...

Kabul, April 2 – Afghanistan's Minister of Economy, Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, said on Thursday that over 27,000 Afghan families across nine provinces have been displaced due to attacks carried out by Pakistan's military, according to local media reports.During a coordination meeting with...

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...