Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of lives and widespread destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 200 others. In a post on X, Modi conveyed his condolences to the victims’ families and reiterated India’s support for the Philippines in the wake of the disaster. “Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused by today’s earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines.