President Murmu mourns loss of lives in TN bus mishap; prays for speedy recovery of injured

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed profound grief over the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district, where at least 12 people were killed and 40 others sustained injuries In a post on X, the President said she was deeply saddened by the incident […]
Arunachal Guv discusses eastern border security with senior Army officers

Itanagar, Nov 30 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) on Sunday discussed a wide range of issues related to national security and civil-military cooperation during a meeting with Eastern Command chief Lt. General R.C. Tiwari, officials said. The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, Lt. General R.C. Tiwari, accompanied by General Officer […]
Zelensky names new head for peace talks with US, Russia

Kyiv, Nov 30 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Rustem Umerov as the new head of the Ukrainian delegation to peace talks with the United States, other Ukrainian partners and Russia, local media reported. Umerov, Ukraine’s secretary of national security and defense council, replaces Andriy Yermak in the post, Xinhua news agency reported. In a […]
Cyclone Ditwah: India intensifies relief efforts in Sri Lanka under Op Sagar Bandhu

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the Indian rescue officials have intensified the relief operations in disaster-hit Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to battle harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. The Indian officials are working in coordination with the Sri Lanka Air Force, Navy, Army, Police and local first responders […]
INS Sahyadri crew holds joint yoga session with Philippine Navy in Manila

Manila, Nov 30 (IANS) The crew of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri on Sunday conducted out a joint yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel at Manila. In a statement shared on X, Indian Navy Spokesperson stated, “The crew of INS Sahyadri, during port call at Manila, Philippines, conducted a joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy […]
‘Heartwarming to see deep connection to sacred Buddha relics’: PM Modi recalls Bhutan visit

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his reflections on his recent visit to Bhutan, highlighting how the people there expressed gratitude to India for sending sacred Buddha relics to their country — a gesture he described as a moment of pride for him. Addressing the 128th episode of his monthly radio […]
NDRF intensifies relief operations in Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu

Colombo, Nov 30 (IANS) Under Operation Sagar Bandhu, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have intensified relief operations in Sri Lanka as the island nation continues to face harsh weather conditions due to Cyclone Ditwah. Sharing pictures of the relief operations conducted by NDRF personnel in Sri Lanka on X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) […]
Indian mission in Medan offers condolences over floods, landslides in Indonesia

Jakarta, Nov 30 (IANS) India’s Consulate General in Medan on Sunday expressed condolences and solidarity with the people of Indonesia over the victims of floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. “CGI Medan conveys deepest condolences for the tragic losses from floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra, and […]
Voting for Cameroon’s regional elections kicks off

Yaounde, Nov 30 (IANS) Voting for Cameroon’s regional elections began early Sunday, with polling starting nationwide at 8 a.m. (0700 GMT/1230 IST) and set to end at 6 pm (1700 GMT/2230 IST) local time. In the capital, Yaounde, and the commercial capital of Douala, a Xinhua reporter observed on site that municipal councillors and traditional […]
Nepal announces $200,000 aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka as death toll tops 200

Kathmandu, Nov 30 (IANS) The Nepali government on Sunday announced a financial assistance package of $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in Sri Lanka, which has been badly affected by recent floods that have reportedly claimed more than 200 lives. At least 212 people have died and 218 remain missing as the country grapples […]