India Rushes 10 Tons of Relief Aid to Flood-Hit Nepal as Death Toll Crosses 160…
The devastating floods in Nepal have wreaked havoc everywhere, with scenes of devastation visible everywhere. More than 160 people have died so far in this devastating flood. More than 800 are reported missing. 133 Indian tourists are also missing since the disaster. As Nepal’s neighbor, India is fulfilling its duty during this difficult time. India is providing all possible assistance to Nepal. PM Modi assured Nepal of all possible support during this difficult time. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar informed on the social media platform ‘X’ that India has sent 10 tons of humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) material along with essential medicines to Nepal. Following a conversation with Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah, PM Modi also wrote on social media, “The people of India stand firmly with our brothers and sisters in Nepal in this hour of crisis. India is fully prepared to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal.” Our teams are continuously coordinating with each other for rescue and relief operations. Meanwhile, India has sent the first consignment of relief material to Nepal by an Indian Air Force aircraft. The relief material includes tents, blankets, hygiene kits, solar lamps, and medicines.The Indian Air Force shared a post on the social media platform (X) informing about the aid being sent to neighboring Nepal. The IAF wrote in its post that in response to the devastating floods in Nepal, #IAF has rapidly deployed a C-130J aircraft carrying 10 tons of essential relief material and medical supplies.The relief supplies will be delivered through additional air efforts by C-17 and C-130 aircraft, with helicopters deployed for rescue and evacuation operations.
India Bolsters Iran Ties with Vishwesh Negi’s Appointment as Ambassador
Amid the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, significant news has emerged regarding India’s ties with Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs has appointed Vishwesh Negi as India’s new ambassador to Iran. A 2002-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Negi currently serves as a Joint Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi. According to the Ministry, the new ambassador is expected to assume his diplomatic responsibilities in Tehran soon. Negi will take up this role at a time when strategic and trade relations between India and Iran are at a critical juncture. This development comes amidst heightened tensions. India has reiterated its concerns regarding the safety of commercial shipping routes and seafarers—particularly in the Strait of Hormuz—while advocating for dialogue and diplomatic efforts to resolve the current crisis. Prior to Negi’s appointment, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi last Friday. During the conversation, he emphasized that there must be no attacks on commercial shipping or seafarers under any circumstances. The two leaders also discussed the evolving security situation in the region. Subsequently, Jaishankar posted on X, stating that he had conveyed India’s deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in West Asia and reiterated New Delhi’s support for dialogue and diplomacy. He stated, “Spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi this evening; expressed deep concern over the ongoing conflicts in the region. Emphasized that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers must not occur under any circumstances. India condemns any such attacks by any party. Was apprised of Iran’s perspective on current developments and ongoing discussions. India always supports dialogue and diplomacy.” Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump tweeted on X that talks with Iran—expected to take place through intermediaries—are set to begin on Monday. Similarly, Iranian state media has reported that talks between Iran and Oman regarding a joint operational mechanism to control the maritime corridor are in the final stages.