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India Denies Pakistan's Claims on Humanitarian Flight Delays

12/3/2025

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India rejected Pakistan's claim it denied permission for humanitarian flights to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, calling it ridiculous.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it processed Pakistan's overflight clearance on December 1 and granted permission that day.
Pakistan alleged delays in its relief operations, claiming India was blocking assistance.
Sri Lanka faces severe flooding and landslides, with 410 deaths reported.
India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka's recovery.

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India rejected Pakistan's claim it denied permission for humanitarian flights to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka, calling it ridiculous.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said it processed Pakistan's overflight clearance on December 1 and granted permission that day.
Pakistan alleged delays in its relief operations, claiming India was blocking assistance.
Sri Lanka faces severe flooding and landslides, with 410 deaths reported.
India has initiated Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka's recovery.