December 2nd 2025.
India has rejected Pakistan's claim that they denied their request to use Indian airspace for sending humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, called the statement "ridiculous" and accused Pakistan of spreading misinformation against India.
Jaiswal stated that the Indian high commission in Islamabad received the request for overflight clearance for a Pakistani aircraft on Monday at around 1 pm. He further added that the Indian government processed the request promptly and granted permission for the proposed itinerary at 5:30 pm the same day. He assured that India is committed to assisting Sri Lanka in these difficult times through all possible means.
Jaiswal's response came after Pakistan alleged that India was hindering their relief operations for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka by delaying permission to use their airspace. The Pakistan Foreign Office claimed that their special aircraft carrying humanitarian aid has been waiting for over 60 hours due to India's lack of cooperation.
Sri Lanka has been facing severe floods, landslides, and infrastructure damage due to the cyclone. In response, India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid the island nation in recovering from the disaster. According to Sri Lankan authorities, the death toll has risen to 410 with 336 people still missing.
Meanwhile, in other news, Orissa POST, Odisha's No.1 English Daily, continues to provide updates on the current situation in Sri Lanka.
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