Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, Lankan officials discuss military ties, HADR cooperation

January 8, 2026 9:02 AM

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi, Lankan officials discuss military ties, HADR cooperation

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Sri Lankan defence officials on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) and enhancing collaboration between the two nations in areas of shared interest. The Indian Army Chief met Sri Lanka’s Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara and Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha. According to the Indian Army, the discussions centred on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing ...

India delivers humanitarian aid to Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa

November 4, 2025 5:28 PM

India delivers humanitarian aid to Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa

Reaffirming solidarity with its Global South partners, India on Tuesday dispatched 20 tonnes each of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials for Jamaica and Cuba to support recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. Taking to X, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said, "Despatched 20 tonnes each of HADR relief materials for Jamaica and Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. Indian Air Force flight carrying aid including Arogya Maitri BHISHM Cube, re...