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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.

Global oil prices to stay in $90 to 110 per barrel range during 2026: Moody’s

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS): Oil prices in the global market are likely to remain in the high range of $90 to 110 per barrel "as there is little prospect of a swift and durable settlement between the US and Iran and with it the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz", according to a Moody’s global report on geopolitical risks.

Pakistan budget reflects deep structural imbalances and shrinking fiscal space: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 5:09 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s upcoming federal budget is likely to reflect an economy constrained by prolonged stabilisation policies, weak revenue generation and growing dependence on externally driven reforms, according to a recent economic analysis that warns the country risks slipping into a low-growth equilibrium without major structural recalibration.

Pakistan’s economy trapped in crisis cycle despite ‘stabilisation’ measures

IANS | May 17, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s prolonged focus on “economic stabilisation” without meaningful structural reforms risks trapping the country in a cycle of stagnation and recurring crises, a report has said.

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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

Global oil prices to stay in $90 to 110 per barrel range during 2026: Moody’s

Pakistan budget reflects deep structural imbalances and shrinking fiscal space: Report

Pakistan’s economy trapped in crisis cycle despite ‘stabilisation’ measures

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