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India one of world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 9:15 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India emerged as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation and manufacturing, while inviting European companies to deepen engagement with the country as a trusted and reliable economic partner, according to an official statement issued on Monday.

India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:02 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sweden on Sunday, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Director General Jan-Olof Jacke said that the "Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and India sends a signal to the world that 'trade is a part of the future, not of the past'", adding that the trade pact between EU and India is a "fantastic foundation, but it will take more to make it come to full fruition".

MEA releases joint statement on India–Sweden Summit, 'Establishment of a Strategic Partnership'

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:06 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) At the invitation of the Sweden Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, PM Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Trade, defence & 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision: MEA Secy Sibi George on PM Modi's historic Sweden visit

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:47 AM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Sweden on Sunday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George said that the Prime Minister discussed further elevating ties covering trade, global geopolitical situation and a pitched in for a 'Viksit Bharat 2047 vision projecting Swedish companies to invest in India's growth and therefore projecting a win-win partnership for both the countries.

India-EU ties not limited to economic figures only, but common values and democracy: PM Modi at European Round Table for Industry

IANS | May 18, 2026 3:17 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Sweden's Gothenburg on Sunday and said that the "partnership between India and Europe is not just limited to economic figures only but it is guided by common values, democracy and diversity".

EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry

IANS | May 18, 2026 2:53 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Sunday hinted at an investment agreement with India at a joint press meet at the European Round Table for Industry in Sweden's Gothenburg

Adani Group to invest in big infra, energy projects in Bihar: Gautam Adani

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:26 PM

New Delhi/Patna, May 17 (IANS) Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani said on Sunday that the Adani Group is fully committed to giving a new direction to the development of Bihar through active collaboration in big-ticket infrastructure and energy sectors, along with employment generation and social service in the state.

75 pc of Madhur Dairy plant profits will go directly to livestock rearers: HM Amit Shah

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:28 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that 75 per cent of the profits generated by Madhur Dairy's newly inaugurated milk processing plant at Dashela village in Gandhinagar district would be transferred directly to livestock rearers after operational expenses are deducted.

'Look forward to strengthening India-Sweden friendship': PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for receiving him at the airport and stated that he looks forward to strengthening friendship between the two nations.

HM Shah inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park, Real Estate management institute in Ahmedabad

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:50 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 'Million Minds Tech Park' and the 'Ganesh Real Estate Management Institute' in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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India one of world’s most attractive destinations for investment, innovation: PM Modi

India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief

MEA releases joint statement on India–Sweden Summit, 'Establishment of a Strategic Partnership'

Trade, defence & 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision: MEA Secy Sibi George on PM Modi's historic Sweden visit

India-EU ties not limited to economic figures only, but common values and democracy: PM Modi at European Round Table for Industry

EU hints at investment agreement with India at European Round Table for Industry

Adani Group to invest in big infra, energy projects in Bihar: Gautam Adani

75 pc of Madhur Dairy plant profits will go directly to livestock rearers: HM Amit Shah

'Look forward to strengthening India-Sweden friendship': PM Modi

HM Shah inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park, Real Estate management institute in Ahmedabad

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