Myanmar Earthquake: India launches ‘Op Brahma’, dispatches air, naval ships with relief material as PM Modi calls Myanmar Junta chief

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India Launched ‘Operation Brahma’: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said that India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ and sent 15 tonnes of relief material to help Myanmar a day after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the nation, claiming over 1,000 lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, too, spoke with the chief of Myanmar’s military junta, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, conveying his condolences on the loss of lives. “As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched...