India rejected Pakistan's claim that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, saying the request was approved within hours. Pakistan alleged India tried to block the flight, while social media questioned expiry dates on Pakistan's relief packages. Meanwhil
WHO has released USD 175,000 to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah caused severe flooding, displacement and damage nationwide. The funds will deploy medical teams, strengthen disease surveillance and ensure essential health services, as Sri Lanka seeks international help following a stat
The Indian Army has sent a high-readiness relief task force to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah, saying it aims to provide critical aid and restore services. ADG PI said the mission reflects India's "Neighbourhood First" policy and "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" princi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday issued a red alert for Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu districts, as heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Ditwah are expected in the state.
Chennai District Collector Roshni Siddharth Jagade, IAS, announced that all educational institutions in the district would observe a holiday on December 2 in view of the weather alerts.
The request for overflight was submitted by Pakistan at approximately 1300 hrs (IST) on Monday, seeking same-day permission to fly over Indian airspace. Given the purpose of the request--to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka--India processed the request with exceptional speed, o
India has sent 53 tons of relief material to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu as part of its emergency response to Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread damage across the island nation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephone conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday and expressed condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
According to the notification issued by Central Railway on Saturday (29th November), the renaming was initiated by the Maharashtra government through a letter dated November 6, 2025. Subsequent confirmations from the Survey of India and IRCA paved the way for final implementation. The Mum
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have carried out extensive rescue and relief operations across several parts of Sri Lanka following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.