Indian Army deploys Integrated Task Force to provide critical relief, restore essential services in Sri Lanka

IANS | December 2, 2025 4:15 PM

New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 2 (IANS) As the ongoing 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' continues to save lives, the Indian Army on Tuesday announced deployment of an Integrated Task Force - a high-readiness, self-contained composite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) contingent from the Shatrujeet Brigade - to provide critical relief, restore essential services and support families in Sri Lanka impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.

BNP emerges front-runner as India warms up, fears of Jamaat-ISI meddling rise ahead of Bangladesh polls

Vicky Nanjappa | December 2, 2025 12:47 PM

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Ties between India and Bangladesh have strained considerably following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina. A hostile Jamaat-e-Islami-controlled Muhammad Yunus regime in Bangladesh has made matters worse for India. India, however, understands the importance of maintaining good ties with Bangladesh and has been in touch with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).

In call with PM Modi, Lankan President conveys deep gratitude for India's swift and effective assistance

IANS | December 1, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephone conversation with the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, expressing his condolences on the loss of lives and devastation caused in the island nation in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah while also assuring India's continued support under ongoing 'Operation Sagar Bandhu'.