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A Pilatus PC-7 MK-II basic trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Tambaram in Chennai’s Chengalpattu district on Friday afternoon. The aircraft was on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.According to official sources, the lone pilot on board managed to eject in time and landed safely, escaping with minor injuries. He was quickly rescued and taken for a medical
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully executed a complex long-range medical evacuation of a seriously injured Iranian fisherman from the dhow Al-Owais, positioned deep in the Arabian Sea around 1,500 kilometres west of Kochi.The multi-agency operation began on 27 October and concluded the following day, showcasing the ICG’s capability to conduct demanding humanitarian missions far from the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep condolences and solidarity with Nepal following the devastating impact of heavy rains that have led to widespread loss of life and property. In a message posted on social media platform X, PM Modi stated that the damage and casualties in Nepal are distressing, reaffirming India’s support for the people and government of Nepal during this difficult
The Indian Army successfully executed a complex rescue operation in Bhutan following severe flooding triggered by incessant rainfall from a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The resulting overflow of the Torsa River inundated large parts of Bhutan and adjoining districts of West Bengal, creating a humanitarian crisis that required immediate intervention.Responding swiftly to an
The Indian Navy has achieved a historic milestone in submarine rescue operations, successfully demonstrating its growing undersea intervention capabilities during Exercise Prasthan-25 (XPR-25) in the South China Sea.Over the course of three days, its Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) executed multiple complex operations, culminating in successful mating with three foreign submarines. This
The Indian Navy is showcased its submarine rescue capabilities in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 (XPR 25) held in Singapore from September 15 to 29, 2025.The Navy’s indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) INS Nistar, commissioned on July 18, 2025, is the centrepiece of this participation. INS Nistar is 120 meters long with a displacement of 10,000 tons, extending to 134
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on September 5, 2025, that India has been sharing high flood data with Pakistan, describing the action as a humanitarian gesture in the face of Pakistan’s ongoing flood emergency.MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing the weekly media briefing, explained that the transmission of flood-related data was being facilitated through diplomatic
Amid strained bilateral relations between India and Pakistan, New Delhi has reportedly extended an unexpected gesture of goodwill by alerting Islamabad about a possible major flood in the Tawi River in Jammu.According to Pakistani media reports citing official sources, the Indian High Commission in Islamabad conveyed the alert on Sunday, marking the first time India has used its diplomatic
India and Fiji on August 25, 2025, jointly announced significant initiatives to enhance their defence and maritime security cooperation. Key developments include the creation of a Defence Attaché post at the Indian High Commission in Suva, Fiji, and the gifting of two sea ambulances to the Fijian Military Forces by India.A Cyber Security Training Cell (CSTC) will be established in Fiji to address
The Indian Consulate General in San Francisco has issued a safety advisory and is closely monitoring a potential tsunami threat following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, July 30, 2025.The Consulate has specifically warned Indian nationals residing in coastal areas of California, other US West Coast states, and Hawaii to remain