Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred the “Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit” during a special ceremony in Oslo on Monday. The honour was presented by King Harald V and is regarded as Norway’s highest civilian honour awarded to foreign Heads of Government. The award recognises outstanding service in the interests of Read More…
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India, Norway Elevate Ties to Green Strategic Partnership After Modi-Store Talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo, with the two countries deciding to elevate their relationship to a Green Strategic Partnership. In a special gesture, Prime Minister Jonas Store personally received Modi at the Oslo airport on his arrival in Norway. During the talks, Read More…
PM Modi Calls for Dialogue-Based Resolution to Ukraine, West Asia Conflicts During Norway Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stressed the need for resolving the conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy, saying military action alone cannot ensure lasting peace. Modi made the remarks after holding wide-ranging bilateral talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Oslo during his ongoing four-nation European tour. In Read More…
Two Killed, Thousands Evacuated After Earthquake Hits Southern China
A strong earthquake struck southern China early Monday, killing two people, injuring several others and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents. According to state media reports, the 5.2-magnitude quake hit the Guangxi region, causing damage to buildings and triggering panic among residents in several areas. Authorities said four people sustained injuries in the earthquake, Read More…
PM Modi Visits Iconic Dutch Water Management Structure Afsluitdijk with Netherlands PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Netherlands Prime Minister Rob Jetten, visited the iconic Afsluitdijk, one of the world’s most renowned water management structures. The visit highlighted the growing cooperation between India and the Netherlands in the areas of water management, climate resilience and sustainable infrastructure development. The Afsluitdijk, a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway, is Read More…
PM Modi Congratulates Iraq’s New Prime Minister, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Iraq and reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the country. In a message posted on X, Prime Minister Modi said India deeply values its longstanding and friendly ties with Iraq and remains committed to Read More…
PM Modi Meets Dutch King and Queen in The Hague, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima at Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague during his visit to the Netherlands. During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and the Dutch royals discussed ways to further strengthen India-Netherlands relations, including expanding people-to-people ties between the two countries. The Prime Read More…
PM Modi Dismisses Reports of Tax on Foreign Travel as ‘Totally False’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday rejected reports claiming that the Centre was considering imposing a tax, cess or surcharge on foreign travel. Responding to media reports suggesting that such a proposal was under discussion at the highest levels of government, Modi termed the claims “totally false” and said there was “not an iota of Read More…
PM Modi Condemns Attacks on UAE, Praises Leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and praised UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his leadership during the crisis. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Modi said attacks targeting the UAE were unacceptable and commended the restraint, courage and wisdom shown by the Read More…
Iran Urges BRICS to Condemn US and Israel Over West Asia Crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS nations to strongly condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Speaking at the opening session of a two-day BRICS conclave in New Delhi, Araghchi said Iran was a victim of “illegal expansionism Read More…