After the successful completion of ‘Operation Dost’, Army Medical team returned to their homeland India. The 99-member team successfully set up and ran a fully equipped 30-bedded field hospital in Türkiye. Indian Army medical team attended nearly 4,000 patients round the clock in Iskenderun, Hatay. Indian Army Major Beena Tiwari recounted her experience in quake-hit country, Turkey
20 February,2023 08:37 PM IST
With earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria mourning the loss of more than 24,000 lives, India became one of the first nations to extend its hand for help. The series of deadly earthquakes that hit both the countries on February 06 have left them crippled and struggling as they are desperately trying to rescue the remaining victims. Trying its best to offer support amid the rough times, India is offering aid in every way possible. In the midst of this all, a Turkish national expressed his heart-felt gratitude towards India and the Indian Army. India has sent 7 aircraft so far with relief material and specialized rescue teams to Turkey under ‘Operation Dost’. The Indian Army has also set up a field hospital in Hatay to save maximum lives. Expressing his support for the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted “India stands firmly with the people of Türkiye.”
13 February,2023 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai
India launched ‘Operation Dost’ to extend assistance to Türkiye and Syria after devastating earthquake. India’s NDRF, Turkish Army rescued an 8-year-old girl in Nurdagi, Gaziantep. The girl was stuck alive under the rubble of a building flattened by the massive earthquake. As per the latest report, over 24,000 people have been killed in the devastating natural disaster. A massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes on the Richter Scale, ripped Türkiye and Syria on Feb 6. It was followed by a series of aftershocks that caused huge devastation, loss of lives in both countries. India is sending relief materials and rescue teams to assist Türkiye in rescue operations. People donated blankets at Turkish Embassy in Delhi for quake-hit people.
11 February,2023 02:59 PM IST
India is sending across an Army medical team, National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) personnel, and medical supplies to support Turkey where a series of massive earthquakes struck Monday killing over 4,300 people and injuring thousands. As per the Army, the Agra-based 60 Para Field Hospital has dispatched a 99-member medical team. The teams are equipped with X-ray machines, ventilators, an oxygen generation plant, cardiac monitors and associated equipment to establish a 30-bedded medical facility. According to defence sources, two C-17 Globemaster aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are likely to carry the Army medical team from Agra. Ambassador of Turkey to India thanked ‘Dost’ for sending help
07 February,2023 08:23 PM IST
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing in New Delhi, on Tuesday after a supposed bomb threat, an Indian security official said. There were a total of 148 people on board when the Istanbul-Bangkok TK-65 flight landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
08 July,2015 08:26 AM IST
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Tuesday said that the Turkish Airlines plane, which made an emergency landing at the IGI airport here, will be allowed to take off in few hours.
08 July,2015 08:20 AM IST
With the arrest of 10 members, the Hyderabad police on Monday claimed have busted a gang and seized over 400 crore banned Turkish currency, Lira, from their possession. Among other items seized were several mobile phones and a Swift Dzire car.
16 May,2016 07:30 PM IST
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan's Twitter account was hacked by a pro-Pakistan Turkish hacker group, Ayyildiz Tim and his profile picture replaced with that of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday night. The hackers also slammed India in one of their tweets. Watch this video for more scoop
11 June,2019 11:00 AM IST
If you are not a cook and stuck in lockdown alone then make this Turkish breakfast in 3 simple steps with minimal ingredients. Food blogger Shruti Murdeshwar shows you how to make Shakshuka in the simplest way. Watch the video for details
19 May,2020 09:00 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
