humanitarian assistance

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...

Bengaluru, March 1 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said on Sunday that the state government was closely monitoring the situation arising from the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Iran and was prepared to provide all necessary assistance to stranded people, especially students...

United Nations, February 26 – Approximately 6.5 million people, or about a third of Somalia's population, will face crisis levels of hunger by March, an increase of 1.7 million since January, UN officials warned.Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at the UN headquarters via video link, World...

Gangtok, February 23 – The Indian Army carried out a swift rescue operation under "Operation Himrahat" in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday.According to defense...

The 9th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs will be held in Visakhapatnam today. Naval Chiefs from several countries are expected to attend this high-level gathering. The event coincides with the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN 2026, further enhancing its strategic...

Bhubaneswar, February 19 – The Odisha government has formally written to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), requesting its immediate intervention to ensure the urgent and safe rescue and repatriation of migrant workers from Odisha who are currently stranded in Thailand.In a letter...

Visakhapatnam, February 19 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that cooperation among navies is no longer an option, but a necessity to collectively address challenges such as piracy, maritime terrorism, illegal fishing, trafficking, cyber vulnerabilities, and disruptions to...

Visakhapatnam, February 18 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Wednesday that the Indian Navy is vigilant in safeguarding the country's maritime interests and is also contributing to stability in the wider maritime domain.She said that the units of the Indian Navy deployed in the region serve...

February 14, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a day-long visit to Assam on Saturday. Prime Minister Modi arrived at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh.This is the first facility of its kind in the entire Northeast region. The Emergency Landing...

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will demonstrate its precision targeting capabilities during Exercise Vayu Shakti, to be held in Pokhran, Rajasthan, on the 27th of this month. The full dress rehearsal of Exercise Vayu Shakti will take place on the 24th. Speaking to the media at the event in New...