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'Operation Brahma': India sends two C-17 aircraft, more relief aid to quake-hit Myanmar, says MEA

IANS | March 30, 2025 12:41 AM

Yangon, March 30 (IANS) India has intensified its efforts to assist Myanmar following the devastating earthquake, under 'Operation Brahma', by sending two C-17 aircraft with 118-member Indian Army field hospital unit, including women and child care services, as well as 60 tonnes of relief material which arrived in Myanmar later on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Mass protest erupts in Nepal's Maitighar Mandala over journalist's death (Ld)

IANS | March 29, 2025 1:21 PM

Kathmandu, March 29 (IANS) A wave of outrage has gripped Nepal's media community on Saturday following the tragic death of Avenues TV journalist Suresh Rajak, who was reportedly burned alive during a violent pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu. Journalists across the city have converged on Nepal's Maitighar Mandala to stage a mass protest, demanding justice and accountability for the heinous crime.

694 people feared killed in quake, says Myanmar military leader as rescue operations continue

IANS | March 29, 2025 9:20 AM

Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29 (IANS) As rescuers continued their search and relief efforts on Saturday, a day after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and another quake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit late on Friday night, a Myanmar military leader was quoted by media reports as saying that at least 694 people have been killed in the temblors, even as a US agency warned that the toll could exceed 10,000.

Another earthquake hits Myanmar amid rescue efforts; over 150 dead, hundreds injured (Ld)

IANS | March 29, 2025 7:12 AM

Naypyidaw (Myanmar), March 29 (IANS) Another earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter Scale, hit Myanmar late on Friday, the National Center for Seismology reported. This comes hours after a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake rattled much of Southeast Asia. More than 150 people were confirmed dead and hundreds were injured after the first earthquake.

India, US discuss trade, defence

Yashwant Raj | March 29, 2025 12:01 AM

Washington, March 29 (IANS) India and the US, on Friday, discussed trade just days ahead of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs system kicks into effect.

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