Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 11:18am on 01 Sep 2025,Monday India Global
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged full humanitarian support to Afghanistan following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake near Jalalabad, which has claimed over 800 lives. In a heartfelt post, Modi expressed sorrow and solidarity, assuring “India stands ready to provide all possible humanitarian aid”1. Rescue operations continue amid difficult terrain, with many still trapped under debris. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar echoed India’s commitment, emphasizing assistance and prayers for the injured. The quake was followed by a 4.7 magnitude aftershock, deepening the crisis. Modi’s pledge came after his return from high-level engagements in China, including the SCO Summit, reinforcing India’s regional leadership in humanitarian outreach. (PC: X)
