NDRF deploys teams to Sri Lanka under 'Op Sagar Bandhu' for Cyclone Ditwah relief

IANS | November 29, 2025 11:29 AM

Colombo, Nov 29 (IANS) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Saturday deployed two specialised rescue teams to Sri Lanka under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' to assist in relief and rescue efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The teams, comprising 80 trained rescuers and four canines, departed at 4:06 a.m. from the Hindon Airbase aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft. The contingent is led by Commandant P.K. Tiwary of the 8th Battalion. An Indian Air Force C-130 J plane carrying approx 12 tonnes of humanitarian aid, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets, hygiene kits, and ready-to-eat food items also landed in Colombo.

Siddaramaiah–Shivakumar hold crucial breakfast meeting amid Karnataka leadership issue

IANS | November 29, 2025 11:03 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 29 (IANS) Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar reached Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s official residence, Cauvery, in Bengaluru on Saturday to attend the significant breakfast meeting. The meeting was organised by CM Siddaramaiah following directions from the high command, which instructed both leaders to first talk to each other and then convey the outcome of the leadership tussle to them.

Delhi’s air quality stays ‘very poor’ for 15th day

IANS | November 29, 2025 8:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality remained entrenched in the very poor category for the 15th-consecutive day on Saturday, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 338 at 7 a.m.