Putin condoles heavy loss of life, large-scale destruction in massive UP storm

IANS | May 14, 2026 6:45 PM

Moscow, May 14 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed his condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the heavy loss of life and large-scale destruction caused in Uttar Pradesh due to thunderstorm, heavy rain, hailstorm and lightning strikes on Wednesday evening.

FIEO upbeat over PM Modi's visit to UAE, Europe

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:17 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Thursday welcomed the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Italy from May 15–20, saying that the visit will significantly strengthen India's strategic economic engagement with key global partners and provide fresh momentum to trade, investment and technology collaborations during such challenging times.

PM Modi's visit to give fresh strategic direction to India-Netherland ties

IANS | May 14, 2026 5:01 PM

Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) India's Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Netherlands assumes special significance as this will be the first summit level interaction between the two leaders after the formation of the new government in the Netherlands with Rob Jetten as the Prime Minister.

PM Modi’s UAE visit seen as key move amid West Asia crisis

IANS | May 14, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the UAE on Friday, which comes against the backdrop of the West Asian crisis, reflects the strategic importance that India places on strengthening its ties with the Gulf nation, a report said.