Typhoon Yagi has recently hit Southeast Asia hard, causing many deaths and widespread damage. In response, India launched ‘Operation Sadbhav’ on September 15 to help the affected countries. India sent aid to Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, including dry rations, clothing, medicines, water containers, and sleeping bags. Specifically, 10 tons of aid went to Myanmar, 35 tons to Vietnam, and 10 tons to Laos from the Hindon Base. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed India’s support for these nations during their tough times. This disaster highlights the growing problem of more severe storms due to rising ocean temperatures, emphasizing the need for immediate global climate action and assistance to the most affected areas.
16 September,2024 11:20 AM ISTThe US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added 37 entities to its Entity List (blacklist) for allegedly contributing to Russia’s military and/or defence industrial base, supporting China’s military modernisation, and facilitating or engaging in human rights abuses in Myanmar and in China.
05 March,2023 03:22 PM IST | MumbaiMyanmar's Foreign Minister, U Wunna Maung Lwin, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday (July 15). The meeting was also attended by National Security Adviser Ajit Kumar Doval. Maung Lwin, who arrived on Tuesday night (July 14), is on a four-day visit to India.
15 July,2015 03:29 PM ISTThe visiting Myanmar Army chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing was accorded guard of honour on Wednesday (July 29) ahead of his talks with Indian leadership.
29 July,2015 06:21 PM ISTThe visiting Myanmar commander-in-chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (July 29). National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and Air Chief Marshall Arup Raha were also present during the meeting.
29 July,2015 07:22 PM ISTMyanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said she plans to lead the next government if her National League for Democracy (NLD) comes to power in the November 08 election, despite being barred from becoming president.
08 October,2015 05:28 PM ISTIndia and Myanmar on Wednesday exchanged agreements between Election Commission of India and Union Election Commission of Myanmar. Several other agreements were also signed between the two countries. The exchange ceremony was held while Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi issued a joint statement
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