New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Under the just-concluded ‘Operation Amistad,’ India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission following the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the Indian Army’s Field Hospital provided critical assistance and care to hundreds of earthquake-impacted persons, carrying out over 8000 medical procedures and laboratory investigations, including over 20 major surgeries. As the Indian contingent returned home on Friday after the highly successful o…
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Caracas, July 10 (IANS) The death toll from the earthquakes that struck Venezuela has climbed to 3,889, with 16,740 people injured, Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.Rodriguez said on social media that the two powerful earthquakes that hit the country on June 24 have also left 17,907 people homeless.According to the latest official figures, 6,462 people have been rescued.Since the earthquakes struck, Venezuela has recorded 1,142 aftershocks, Xinhua news agency reported….
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India’s defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India’s growing prowess. He said that echoes of India’s strikes on terror camps were heard across the world. In his address at the Indian community event ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ on Thursday, PM Modi said, “The world is witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platform…
Caracas, July 9 (IANS) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez expressed gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided by 28 countries to support victims of the country’s recent quakes.She made the remarks after inspecting a collection center in Caracas, where more than 2,000 tonnes of international aid are sorted for distribution to temporary camps housing victims of the June 24 earthquakes.”Venezuela never tires of thanking the countries, the peoples of the world, and the governments of the…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the humanitarian assistance following the devastating June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela was an “honour” and reflected the enduring friendship between the two nations. In a statement posted on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that it was an honour for India to serve the people of Venezuela through Operation Amistad.India had launched ‘Operation Amistad’ to support Venezuela following devastating twi…
Caracas, July 8 (IANS) The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 3,685, and 16,740 others were injured, according to an official update released by Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.A total of 17,907 people have been left homeless, according to the update released on Rodriguez’s Telegram channel.Since the twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 1,076 aftershocks, according to the update. An official report earli…
Caracas, July 6 (IANS) The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, with 16,740 people injured, according to an update from National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez.Additionally, 17,854 people remain homeless, Rodriguez, who also heads the command center for the creation of temporary camps, wrote in a post on Telegram.The number of people rescued remained at 6,462, while 86,794 families had received assistance, he said.An official report earlie…
Caracas, July 6 (IANS) India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission in Venezuela, Operation Amistad, concluded on Monday with the Army Field Hospital being closed after serving the people of Venezuela following twin earthquakes of magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 on June 24 that claimed over 3,300 lives and caused widespread destruction across the country.”Operation Amistad – The Army Field Hospital closed this afternoon. The medical team has won over the hearts and minds of the Ve…
Dallas, July 6 (IANS) Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Monday that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career but insisted that he is not retiring from international football. “This will be my last World Cup, but let’s hope tomorrow isn’t my last game,” Ronaldo told reporters ahead of the round of 16 match against Spain, reports Xinhua. “I don’t think I have had a bad World Cup. I have already scored three goals. Let’s see if I can score another tomorrow.”The 4…
Caracas, July 6 (IANS) The death toll from Venezuela’s twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, with 16,740 people injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said.Rodriguez said in an update on Telegram on Sunday that the number of people rescued remains at 6,462.An official report said 17,345 people were also displaced, reports Xinhua news agency.Since the magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes struck on June 24, Venezuela has recorded 995 aftershocks, according to the update.Authorities have …