Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi announces 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', says India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in its hour of need

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday offered condolences to the people of Sri Lanka who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Ditwah and announced that India has sent relief materials and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu'.

Climate hazards convert infrastructure failures into humanitarian catastrophes in Pakistan: Report

IANS | November 26, 2025 9:00 PM

Sofia, Nov 26 (IANS) Pakistan is experiencing compound hazards, heat stress, glacial instability and intense rainfall that together convert infrastructure failures into humanitarian catastrophes, a report cited on Wednesday.

India hands over modular bridges to flood-ravaged Nepal, bolsters post-disaster connectivity

IANS | November 20, 2025 5:45 PM

Kathmandu, Nov 20 (IANS) Nepal will receive 10 Bailey bridges (steel bridges) from India this year with one handed over today, the country's Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport said on Thursday.

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.

Japan's weather agency issues tsunami alert for Iwate Prefecture after 6.7 magnitude earthquake

IANS | November 9, 2025 4:46 PM

Tokyo, Nov 9 (IANS) The Japanese weather agency on Sunday issued a tsunami advisory for Iwate Prefecture after an earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck in the Pacific off northeastern Japan, causing a power outage and a temporary partial suspension of Shinkansen bullet train services, local media reported.

India hands over 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Cuba for Hurricane Melissa relief

IANS | November 7, 2025 5:24 PM

Havana, Nov 7 (IANS) In a gesture of solidarity and humanitarian support, India delivered approximately 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to Cuba to help in recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

Four dead as MEMU passenger train collides with freight train near Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur

IANS | November 4, 2025 6:40 PM

Raipur, Nov 4 (IANS) At least four people were killed and two others were missing in a tragic railway accident that shook Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, when a MEMU passenger train travelling from Gevra Road to Bilaspur collided with a stationary freight train near Bilaspur station, officials said.

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.

CM Bhupendra Patel reviews crop damage after unseasonal rains in Gujarat

IANS | November 1, 2025 10:39 PM

Gandhinagar, Nov 1 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has reviewed the situation arising out of unseasonal rainfall and weather changes that have caused damage to standing crops across several parts of the state, an official said.

Nine dead in stampede at Andhra's Venkateswara Swamy temple on Ekadashi; PM Modi, CM Naidu express grief (Lead)

IANS | November 1, 2025 1:49 PM

Amaravati, Nov 1 (IANS) At least nine devotees, mostly women and children, lost their lives in a tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district during the Ekadashi celebrations on Saturday, as the massive gathering of worshippers led to chaos and panic.

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Cyclone Ditwah: PM Modi announces 'Operation Sagar Bandhu', says India stands firmly with Sri Lanka in its hour of need

Climate hazards convert infrastructure failures into humanitarian catastrophes in Pakistan: Report

India hands over modular bridges to flood-ravaged Nepal, bolsters post-disaster connectivity

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

Japan's weather agency issues tsunami alert for Iwate Prefecture after 6.7 magnitude earthquake

India hands over 20 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Cuba for Hurricane Melissa relief

Four dead as MEMU passenger train collides with freight train near Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur

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

CM Bhupendra Patel reviews crop damage after unseasonal rains in Gujarat

Nine dead in stampede at Andhra's Venkateswara Swamy temple on Ekadashi; PM Modi, CM Naidu express grief (Lead)

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