As cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka, the Government of India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, which mobilized aid and assistance for the island nation, along with the Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and 80 NDRF personnel working round the clock in safeguarding lives and extending timely assista
India sent 80 NDRF personnel, equipment and naval relief under Operation Sagar Bandhu to help Sri Lanka, which is facing severe flooding and landslides after Cyclone Ditwah. Sri Lankan authorities have warned of an "unprecedented disaster situation" as river levels continue to rise.
India sent nearly 12 tonnes of relief supplies to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu after Cyclone Ditwah. An IAF C-130J aircraft and two naval ships delivered rations and essential aid. PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar said India stands firmly with Sri Lanka and is ready to provide more as
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and its indigenously built stealth frigate INS Udaygiri, participated in the Sri Lanka Navy International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 held between November 27 and November 29 as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.
India on Friday commenced Operation Sagar Bandhu, aimed at providing relief materials and vital HADR support to the Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka, which has been dealing with the natural calamity for the past few days, killing 61 people and leaving 25 missing in the island nation.
India's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, arrived in Sri Lanka for the International Fleet Review, being held to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lankan Navy.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India aims to become the preferred sustainment and repair hub for the ships in the Indo-Pacific region.
The event will, for the first time, feature the participation of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant along with the Kalvari-class submarines. President Droupadi Murmu will review the fleet on February 18.
Recalling his night spent aboard INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister stated that the experience is difficult to put into words. He described the deep night at sea and the sunrise as making this Diwali especially memorable in many ways. From INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister extended heartfelt D
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with armed forces personnel on board the INS Vikrant today and witnessed a demonstration of air power and prowess of Indian Navy.