Madagascar's Town Hall lits up in shades of Indian flag for Independence Day

India has extended humanitarian assistance to Madagascar following widespread devastation caused by tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, reaffirming its support for the island nation during the ongoing relief efforts.

Iran's UN Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned the US-Israeli "war of aggression" for creating a grave situation for civilians. Reportedly, strikes have hit urban centres, schools, and hospitals, killing 1,332 people. Tehran has urged the Security Council to take urgent measures to halt the ongoing military campaign.

The Core Group for Tibetan Cause-India concluded the Special Tibet Support Groups (TSGs) meeting in the north Indian hill town of Dharamshala on Monday afternoon. More than 120 participants representing 32 countries expressed solidarity with the Tibetan people in their struggle for freedom and justice. The participants also met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama here on Monday.

The estimates were as per the government work reports submitted by Chinese Premier Li Qiang to the annual meeting of China's top legislature- the National People's Congress, which opened at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing this morning.

PM Modi also visited the Hall of Names, a solemn space that preserves the memory of those who suffered and perished during the Holocaust.