Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes of humanitarian relief to Colombo

IANS | November 29, 2025 8:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Continuing India's humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu, an Indian Air Force plane carrying around 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items, landed in Colombo on Saturday following Cyclone Ditwah.

Saudi bus accident: Anxious families of 44 Umrah pilgrims wait for information

IANS | November 17, 2025 12:53 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Relatives of Umrah pilgrims were anxiously waiting to hear about their loved ones after the horrific bus accident near the holy city of Madina in Saudi Arabia. A total of 44 pilgrims had left for Saudi Arabia on November 9 through two travel operators based in Hyderabad.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel assures swift relief for farmers hit by unseasonal rains

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:14 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 2 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed deep concern over the extensive damage caused to standing crops across the state due to unseasonal rains and sudden weather changes. In a post on social media, the Chief Minister said the state government stands firmly with farmers in this difficult time and assured that a comprehensive relief and assistance package will be announced soon.