Earthquake-hit Venezuelans thank India for treatment at Army Field Hospital

IANS | July 5, 2026 5:57 PM

Caracas, July 5 (IANS) As Indian medical teams continue to provide humanitarian support to the people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad', survivors and their families have expressed heartfelt gratitude for the treatment and care being extended in the Indian Army's Field Hospital.

Major earthquake could trigger devastating fires across Dhaka: Report

IANS | July 5, 2026 2:43 PM

Dhaka, July 5 (IANS) A powerful earthquake in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, could not only lead to widespread structural collapse but also trigger devastating fires through ruptured gas pipelines, electrical short circuits, and other secondary hazards, according to a media report.

Indian medical team continues to win hearts in earthquake-hit Venezuela

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:04 PM

Caracas, July 3 (IANS) As India continues to provide medical assistance to the people in earthquake-hit Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad', a survivor with multiple fractures described the treatment being provided at the Field Hospital established by the Indian Army as "excellent".

With prayers in Shimla, BJP does monsoon mock drill in Punjab to strengthen preparedness

Vishal Gulati | July 2, 2026 5:11 PM

Chandigarh/Shimla, July 2 (IANS) With the onset of the Southwest monsoon, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday organised a 'Maharudra Hawan', praying for the protection of the state and well-being of the people, while its cadre in Punjab has started a ground-level assessment of flood preparedness in floodplains of rivers originating from the Himalayan state.

Flood situation worsens in Assam, over 45,000 people hit across seven districts

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:36 PM

Guwahati, June 29 (IANS) The flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Monday with the number of affected people rising to over 45,000 across seven districts, while one person remained missing and several roads, bridges and public infrastructure suffered extensive damage due to incessant rainfall and rising river levels, officials said.