India and Finland to work together in futuristic sectors, deepen linkages in climate change: PM Modi

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Finnish counterpart, Petteri Orpo, in Norway’s Oslo on Tuesday, discussing new engagement opportunities for bilateral relations. “Delighted to meet the Prime Minister of Finland, Mr Petteri Orpo. This year has witnessed extensive engagements as far as India and Finland are concerned. PM […]
India, Nordic countries elevate ties to Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday that India and Nordic countries have decided to elevate ties to Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Addressing a joint press meet with leaders of the Nordic countries following their third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, PM Modi said, “Today, we decided to […]
Zambia to adapt India’s eVIN platform to strengthen medicine supply chain management

Lusaka, May 19 (IANS) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Zambia and UNDP India convened in Lusaka to launch support for adapting India’s Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) platform for Zambia’s essential medicines “Track and Trace” and supply chain management system. The five-day mission running from May 18–22 is being conducted in collaboration with the […]
Bihar CM reviews India-Nepal border security, pushes for strong surveillance

Patna, May 19 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Tuesday chaired two high-level meetings at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, focusing on India–Nepal border management and the expansion of civil aviation infrastructure in the state. At a review meeting held at the ‘Samvad’ auditorium, the Chief Minister assessed security arrangements along the India–Nepal border, describing […]
PM Modi attends India-Norway Business and Research Summit, several pacts signed

Oslo/New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, marking the growing momentum in bilateral economic cooperation following the coming into force of India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement. The summit was attended by CEOs of over 50 companies and more than 250 participants […]
PM Modi suggests setting up of start-up innovation hub, green innovation hackathon between India and Norway

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on Monday reviewed the full spectrum of India-Norway relations, covering trade and investments, follow-up on the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), climate action and energy transition, blue economy and ocean governance, research and higher education, Arctic and polar […]
India, Cambodia strengthen tactical coordination, interoperability with joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026

Phnom Penh, May 17 (IANS) The second edition of the Indian-Cambodia joint military exercise CINBAX-II 2026 has been concluded in Cambodia, marking the successful completion of a two-week-long bilateral defence engagement aimed at enhancing tactical coordination and interoperability between the two forces. The exercise, held between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Army in […]
Russia, India, African nations explore new pathways for cultural dialogue: Report

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Growing cultural engagement between Russia, India, and African nations is emerging as a key pillar of contemporary diplomacy, with experts and policymakers underlining the importance of people-to-people exchanges, academic cooperation and shared civilisational values in reshaping global partnerships amid shifting geopolitical realities, according to an article. Cultural diplomacy is increasingly […]
AUSTRALIA – INDIA TIES DEEPEN AS AIYD 2026 LAUNCHES IN HYD

Hyderabad, May 15 (RAHNUMA): The 14th edition of Australia India Youth Dialogue (AIYD) was officially launched in Hyderabad on Friday, with Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green describing India as an indispensable partner in shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted at the Taj Deccan in Banjara Hills here, the launch reception brought […]
India and Malaysia enhance maritime, scientific ties during INS Sagardhwani’s visit

Kuala Lumpur, May 15 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sagardhwani’s arrival at Malaysia’s Port Klang as part of its South East Asia deployment reaffirms the growing India-Malaysia maritime partnership and shared commitment towards regional maritime security and cooperation, the Indian Navy stated on Friday. INS Sagardhwani, the Indian Navy’s Oceanographic Research Vessel, arrived at Port […]