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Meta-owned WhatsApp messenger application on Thursday issued a statement alleging Russian Government of attempting to block the app in the country. The statement by WhatsApp comes shortly after Telegram founder Pavel Durov has also alleged Russia of restricting access to the application.

Jaishankar said that he was confident of India and Saint Lucia ties of strengthening further.

In a post on X, he said, "A joyous moment as Deepavali, the festival of lights, marking the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom, Ayodhya, which is celebrated globally, is added to the @UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list."

The crew of INS Sahyadri conducted a joint Yoga session with Philippine Navy personnel during its port call at Manila.

India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has set up an emergency help desk at Colombo's airport to assist Indians affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Distressed citizens can contact +94 773727832 for support, and the mission is providing food and water to stranded passengers.

The Indian Army shared stunning visuals from the annual India-Australia joint training exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2025, which saw wide-ranging interactions right from unity in drills to yoga sessions.

The Indian and Japanese Navies conducted the Harbour Phase of the Japan India Maritime Exercise (JAIMEX 25), featuring a series of activities including cross-deck visits, professional interactions and a combined yoga camp that strengthened camaraderie and cooperation between the two forces.

During the harbour phase in Yokosuka, the crews of INS Sahyadri and JMSDF ships participated in professional and cultural exchanges, including cross-deck visits, joint operational planning, sharing of best practices, and a yoga session. The port call is also part of INS Sahyadri's ongoing Long Range Deployment in the Indo-Pacific.

The Embassy of India participated in the Hare Krishna Cultural Fair organised by ISKCON Chile, which showcased India's timeless message of peace and harmony. It also shared the celebration of Garba and Dandiya by the diaspora.

The Indian Navy's First Training Squadron (1TS), engaged in a spirited yoga session, held a band performance along with the Kenya Navy, among several other activities it conducted during the port call.