Highlighting India's Navy presence in the Indian Ocean, Admiral Tripathi said, "Since Nov 2023, our ships have been deployed in the Gulf of Aden, the larger South Western Indian Ocean and the Northern Arabian Sea for anti-piracy operations as also for Op Sankalp and to provide security to me
The DHL cargo plane had crashed into a residential building and emergency responders were notified at 5:28 am (local time) the Vilnius Fire and Rescue Department said.
At least 95 people have died due to severe flash floods in Spain, with emergency responders on their toes searching for others who are still missing, according to authorities, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing authorities.
Rabdan Academy, a global leader in safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management, is hosting the second 'Centres of Excellence' 2024 Conference under the theme, "Agility and Resilience of First Responders" on October 30 and 31 in Abu Dhabi.
India has once again demonstrated its commitment to being a first responder in times of crisis, with Lebanon's Ambassador to India, Rabie Narsh, recently highlighting India's swift humanitarian aid to Lebanon.
Prashant Agrawal, Indian Ambassador to Lao PDR asserted India has earned its reputation as a "First Responder" in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, particularly in its neighbourhood and that there is trust and confidence in India's ability to be the first responder.
"We are continuing the relationship that is already strong and that has been on a positive trajectory now as well and that is how we intend to move," Vikram Misri said.
The solemn ceremony, was attended by over 350 people, including local officials, state senators, assembly members, and first responders. During the event, three key monuments symbolising the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and Flight 93 were unveiled.
India has repeatedly extended help to different countries across the world, during crisis situations and in many cases, by acting as the first responder.
Lashing out at attempts in sections of social media in Bangladesh to blame India for floods in parts of the country, an expert on India's neighbourhood policies and cross-border issues has said New Delhi will not cause pain and anguish to the eastern neighbour and would, if required, prov