MEA faced recurring internationalfriction amidst PM Modi’s European tour. Following questions in The Hague, a similar controversy occurred in the midst of his visit to Norway, where the PM’s decision to avoid media questions prompted sharp remarks. In both instances, the MEA defended India’s press freedom. Reportedly,MEA Secretary (West)Sibi George dismissed concerns raised by the…
Amruta Fadnavis, banker, singer, and wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, put off her visit to the ongoing Cannes Festival being held from 13 to 23 May following the appeal by PM Modi to officials and public figures ro avoid unnecessary international travel and practice austerity. While being invited to represent Maharashtra’s cultural heritage…
Marking his first visit to Norway in 43 years as Prime Minister PM Modi arrived in Oslo on May 18, 2026.His visit highlights a diplomatic push to transition historical ties into a transformative strategic alliance. The primary diplomatic event held in Oslo, which focused on Arctic collaboration, renewable energy, and green transitions.”Make in India”: Used…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark European tour secured major economic and strategic agreements. The visits focused on the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and new bilateral technology and energy partnerships across the continent.K PM Modi hailed the newly finalized Free Trade Agreement as the “mother of all deals”. The EU and India also established an annual…
This drive is being carried out in coordination with the civic administration, police officials, and railway security agencies to ensure that law and order are maintained | Mumbai: Western Railway conducts an anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Bandra (East). This drive is being carried out in coordination with the civic administration, police officials, and railway…
🚨 BREAKING: 🇨🇳 China has reportedly rejected Donald Trump’s request to deploy forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing stated that the Strait remains an international waterway and warned against any foreign military interference, while also emphasizing that Iran’s sovereignty and rights must be respected. A major geopolitical message from China amid rising Gulf tensions….
Honoured to receive the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This honour is dedicated to the people of India and is a tribute to the enduring friendship between India and Norway. It reflects our shared commitment to global progress.
India will not be able to buy Russian oil, Trump’s waiver endsIndia is in a double crisis – on the one hand, oil supply from the Middle East is unstable, on the other hand, the threat of sanctions on Russian oil again.Now it will be very important to see if petrol and diesel prices will…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed on a 6-day, 5-nation diplomatic tour (May 15–20, 2026) to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen strategic partnerships. The visit prioritizes enhancing cooperation in energy security, technology, artificial intelligence, and trade amidst global volatility. Key Details of the 5-Nation VisitTargeted Nations: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Netherlands,…
In the midst of his visit to the UAE on May 15, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the drone and missile attacks on the UAE, terming the targeting of civilians and infrastructure as “unacceptable”. Amidst delegation-level talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, PM Modi thanked the UAE leadership for…
