PM Modi suggests setting up of start-up innovation hub, green innovation hackathon between India and Norway

IANS | May 18, 2026 8:30 PM

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 cooperation, space, and talent mobility.

Israel claims killing Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:52 PM

Jerusalem, May 18 (IANS) The Israel Defence Force (IDF) on Monday claimed that it has eliminated the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander of the Bekaa region in Lebanon.

US accepts to waive Iran's oil sanctions in new negotiation, claims Iranian media

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:39 PM

Tehran, May 18 (IANS) The United States has agreed to waive Iran’s oil sanctions during negotiations, Iranian media claimed on Monday citing sources.

At World Health Assembly, JP Nadda reaffirms continuation of India's support to WHO

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:27 PM

Geneva, May 18 (IANS) Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda on Monday reaffirmed the continuation of India’s support to the World Health Organisation (WHO) for strengthening the partnership and advancing global health outcomes for all.

India and Norway believe in rules-based order, dialogue and diplomacy: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:17 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that both India and Norway believe in a rules-based order, dialogue and diplomacy while expressing support for every effort made for an early end to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia.

PM Modi conferred with 32nd global honour — Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:38 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Norway's top honour, Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, by King Harald V in Oslo on Monday. This marks the 32nd global honour conferred upon PM Modi and the second during his ongoing five-nation tour. On Sunday, Sweden had conferred its highest civilian honour, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross, upon PM Modi, marking his 31st international honour.

PM Modi's Oslo visit reflects growing partnership, shared ambitions: Norwegian PM

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:14 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Monday underscored the importance of deeper cooperation between India and Norway in upholding a rules-based international order amid growing geopolitical tensions and rising protectionism. He also said that both countries must remain united in opposing the use of diplomacy, trade and technology as instruments of pressure in global affairs.

India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:58 PM

Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced transformation of India-Norway relationship into a Green Strategic Partnership that will be "beneficial for the entire world". Making a press statement alongside Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store following their meeting in Oslo, PM Modi also stated that Norway has decided to join the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.

India, Japan discuss ways to advance people-to-people exchanges, issues of mutual interest

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:56 PM

Tokyo, May 18 (IANS) India and Japan on Monday discussed ways to advance people-to-people exchanges and other issues of mutual interest.

Malaysian PM vows to strengthen 'good relationship' with India for mutual benefit, regional stability

IANS | May 18, 2026 5:19 PM

Kuala Lumpur, May 18 (IANS) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday stated that Malaysia will continue to strengthen its good relationship with India for mutual benefit, regional stability, and more inclusive prosperity for both countries.

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PM Modi suggests setting up of start-up innovation hub, green innovation hackathon between India and Norway

Israel claims killing Palestinian Islamic Jihad Commander

US accepts to waive Iran's oil sanctions in new negotiation, claims Iranian media

At World Health Assembly, JP Nadda reaffirms continuation of India's support to WHO

India and Norway believe in rules-based order, dialogue and diplomacy: PM Modi

PM Modi conferred with 32nd global honour — Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

PM Modi's Oslo visit reflects growing partnership, shared ambitions: Norwegian PM

India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi

India, Japan discuss ways to advance people-to-people exchanges, issues of mutual interest

Malaysian PM vows to strengthen 'good relationship' with India for mutual benefit, regional stability

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