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Love word ‘Sambandh’, this is what people need today: Iceland's Frostadottir lauds PM Modi's remarks in Oslo

IANS | May 19, 2026 8:10 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Spotlighting the unique language connection between India and Iceland, Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir on Tuesday expressed her fondness for the word “Sambandh”, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi had extensively used in his interaction with the Nordic leaders during the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo.

PM Modi invites Danish pension funds to increase their investments in India

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:42 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a meeting with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen in Oslo, during which he invited Danish pension funds to increase their investments in India.

Russia to consider NATO’s strengthening nuclear potential in its military planning: Minister

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:29 PM

Moscow, May 19 (IANS) Russia will take the strengthening of NATO's overall nuclear potential into account in its military planning, the country's Deputy Foreign Minister said on Tuesday.

India and Nordic nations will work together to strengthen rules-based global order: PM Modi

IANS | May 19, 2026 7:03 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India and Nordic nations will continue to work together to strengthen rules-based global order amid the current global tensions.

Curious case of rising demands for eggs with broken shell in parts of Bangladesh: Media report

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 19, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) In a curious turn, people in a part of Bangladesh have lately been found buying eggs with shells broken during transit, storage, or handling, in large quantities, pushing up prices for the damaged product which otherwise were thrown or consumed by the seller's family, according to a media report.

How India kept power supply flowing to support Bangladesh despite hostile new regime

IANS | May 19, 2026 6:37 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Despite the political upheaval in Bangladesh with the overthrow of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government in August 2024 and 'anti-India' rhetoric launched by the new regime, what stands out is that there was no disruption in the power supply from India to the neighbouring country through the cross border infrastructure built over the years, according to a news article.

PM Modi, Iceland counterpart Frostadottir discuss strengthening cooperation in clean energy, fisheries

IANS | May 19, 2026 5:46 PM

Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Iceland counterpart Kristrun Frostadottir held a meeting on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, during which they discussed strengthening cooperation in areas such as clean energy, fisheries, sustainability, geothermal energy, carbon capture and storage.

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Love word ‘Sambandh’, this is what people need today: Iceland's Frostadottir lauds PM Modi's remarks in Oslo

PM Modi invites Danish pension funds to increase their investments in India

Russia to consider NATO’s strengthening nuclear potential in its military planning: Minister

India and Nordic nations will work together to strengthen rules-based global order: PM Modi

Curious case of rising demands for eggs with broken shell in parts of Bangladesh: Media report

How India kept power supply flowing to support Bangladesh despite hostile new regime

PM Modi, Iceland counterpart Frostadottir discuss strengthening cooperation in clean energy, fisheries

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

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