India's 'Operation Amistad' concludes after winning hearts and minds of Venezuelan people

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:32 PM

Caracas, July 6 (IANS) India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Venezuela, Operation Amistad, concluded on Monday with the Army Field Hospital being closed after serving the people of Venezuela following twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 that claimed over 3,300 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country.

At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan in first six months of 2026: UNICEF

IANS | July 6, 2026 8:08 PM

Khartoum, July 6 (IANS) At least 330 children were killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of 2026, with Darfur and Kordofan states continuing to record the highest levels of child casualties, a report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed.

Amid heavy rainfall, BMC tells Mumbaikars: Avoid stepping out of homes, don’t believe in rumours

IANS | July 6, 2026 11:14 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) Amid a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for extremely heavy rainfall in the Mumbai metropolitan area, forecasting winds blowing at speeds of 80 to 90 kilometres per hour, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday appealed to the citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless necessary.

Monsoon fury: Mumbai University cancels exams; Dabbawalas suspend services today

IANS | July 6, 2026 9:56 AM

Mumbai, July 6 (IANS) In light of the severe weather conditions and prioritising student safety, Mumbai University has cancelled all examinations scheduled for Monday (July 6). The university administration stated that the revised dates for these exams will be announced soon on their official website.

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.

Op Amistad wins hearts in Venezuela as earthquake survivors praise Indian Army's medical team

IANS | July 4, 2026 11:03 AM

Caracas, July 4 (IANS) As India's medical teams continue providing humanitarian assistance to 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 by the Indian Army's Field Hospital.

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".

India's Operation Amistad wins praise in Venezuela for professionalism, quality of services

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:45 AM

Caracas, July 3 (IANS) India’s humanitarian relief mission, 'Operation Amistad', continues to receive widespread appreciation in Venezuela, with people lauding the professionalism and quality of services being provided by the Indian team in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country last month.

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.

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India's 'Operation Amistad' concludes after winning hearts and minds of Venezuelan people

At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan in first six months of 2026: UNICEF

Amid heavy rainfall, BMC tells Mumbaikars: Avoid stepping out of homes, don’t believe in rumours

Monsoon fury: Mumbai University cancels exams; Dabbawalas suspend services today

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

Major earthquake could trigger devastating fires across Dhaka: Report

Op Amistad wins hearts in Venezuela as earthquake survivors praise Indian Army's medical team

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

India's Operation Amistad wins praise in Venezuela for professionalism, quality of services

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

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