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Venezuela earthquake: India rushes humanitarian aid under 'Operation Amistad'

Venezuela earthquake: India rushes humanitarian aid under 'Operation Amistad'

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India launched ‘Operation Amistad’ under which the nation has dispatched a specialised Indian Army medical contingent and tons of relief material to assist people affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Venezuela, Caracus on Thursday. The team left from Hindon Air Force Station on Friday afternoon aboard two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft as part of Operation Amistad, the Ministry of Defence said. “The medical team from 60 Para Field Hospital departed in the afternoon of June 26 from Hindon Air Force Station and is currently en route to Venezuela aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft,” a Ministry of Defence spokesperson said, reported IANS. 41-member team to provide emergency medical care The medical contingent consists of 41 personnel, including nine medical officers. It is equipped to provide emergency treatment, trauma care, life-saving surgeries and other essential healthcare services for people affected by the earthquake as per the news agency. The team is also carrying nearly six tonnes of medical equipment and humanitarian relief supplies provided by the Ministry of External Affairs. Operation Amistad underway! …

₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM

₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM

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Chandigarh, The Punjab government released a sum of ₹1,010 crore towards comprehensive disaster relief and mitigation following the devastating floods that struck the state last year, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Sunday. ₹1,010 crore released for flood relief, says Punjab FM While presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the state Assembly here, Cheema said the state’s resilience was tested last year by the devastating floods, and he was proud to state that our response was both swift and systemic. During FY 2025-26, our government released ₹1,010 crore toward comprehensive disaster relief and mitigation, he informed the House. “This allocation has provided direct compensation for crop loss, damage to houses, and the loss of livestock, alongside critical investments under the State Mitigation Fund. “What sets our response apart is the launch of India’s first fully digital Flood Relief System. By transitioning from manual processes to a regime of rapid geo-tagged surveys and real-time monitoring, we have eliminated the ‘middleman’ and greatly expedited the time-consuming process,” Cheema pointed out. This platform ensures that every …

India, US to kick off military drills on crisis response | Latest News India

India, US to kick off military drills on crisis response | Latest News India

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India and the US will on Tuesday kick off Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise, off the country’s east coast, with the drills aimed at fostering interoperability between the two militaries for conducting such operations, the Indian Navy said on Monday. India, US to kick off military drills on crisis response The exercise will also enable the two sides to formulate standard operating procedures for establishing a combined coordination centre that will facilitate rapid and smooth coordination between the Indian and US joint task forces during exercises and contingencies, it said. The drills will end on April 13. The fourth edition of the Tiger Triumph comes at a time when the Indian military is involved in search and rescue in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake. The Indian side will be represented by Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai and Shakti with integral helicopters and embarked landing craft, P8I long-range maritime patrol aircraft, soldiers from 91 Infantry Brigade and 12 Mechanised Infantry battalion, and the Indian Air Force’s C-130 …

India, US to conduct 13-day tri-services HADR exercise from Tuesday | Latest News India

India, US to conduct 13-day tri-services HADR exercise from Tuesday | Latest News India

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New Delhi, India and the US will on Tuesday kick-start a 13-day tri-services military exercise on the eastern seaboard, primarily focusing on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief . India, US to conduct 13-day tri-services HADR exercise from Tuesday The fourth edition of exercise ‘Tiger Triumph’ is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and formulating standard operating procedures to establish a combined coordination centre , the Indian Navy said on Monday. The CCC would enable rapid and smooth coordination between Indian and US Joint Task Forces during exercises and crisis as well as contingencies. The Indian side at the mega exercise would be represented by Indian Naval ships Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai and Shakti with integral helicopters as well as long-range maritime patrol aircraft P8I, the Navy said. The Indian Army’s troops from 91 Infantry Brigade and 12 Mechanised Infantry Battalion will also be part of the exercise. The Indian Air Force will deploy its C-130 aircraft and MI-17 helicopters, along with the Rapid Action Medical Team . The US side would be represented by …

India, US to kick off military drills on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief | Latest News India

India, US to kick off military drills on humanitarian assistance, disaster relief | Latest News India

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NEW DELHI: India and the US will on Tuesday kick off Exercise Tiger Triumph, a bilateral tri-service humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) exercise, off the country’s east coast, with the drills aimed at fostering interoperability between the two militaries for conducting such operations, the Indian Navy said on Monday. During the exercise, a joint command and control centre will be established by the Indian Army and US Marines at the Kakinada naval enclave (X/IN_HQENC) The exercise will also enable the two sides to formulate standard operating procedures for establishing a combined coordination centre that will facilitate rapid and smooth coordination between the Indian and US joint task forces during exercises and contingencies, it said. The drills will end on April 13. The fourth edition of the Tiger Triumph comes at a time when the Indian military is involved in search and rescue in Myanmar following a devastating earthquake. The Indian side will be represented by Indian Naval ships Jalashwa, Gharial, Mumbai and Shakti with integral helicopters and embarked landing craft, P8I long-range maritime patrol …

India sends 32 tonnes of relief supplies to typhoon-hit Myanmar under operation Sadbhav – India TV

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Image Source : X/@MEAINDIA New Delhi: Security personnel dispatch relief material to Typhoon Yagi-hit Myanmar. India has sent a second batch of 32 tonnes of relief supplies to Myanmar via an Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 transport aircraft as part of Operation Sadbhav. This humanitarian mission, initiated two days ago, aims to assist Southeast Asian nations affected by Typhoon Yagi, which has caused widespread flooding in Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam. “A second tranche of 32 tonnes of aid was dispatched via IAF IL-76 today,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. “This comprised gensets, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, solar lamps and other relief materials,” it said. Relief materials for Myanmar The relief consignment included essential supplies such as generators, temporary shelters, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and other necessary materials. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) emphasised that the aid is being continuously reassessed to determine further assistance. India’s rapid response to humanitarian crises India’s swift response underscores its commitment as a “First Responder” in humanitarian situations. The first tranche of 21 tonnes of aid was …