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PM Modi gifts Shantiniketan bag, Tagore's works, Loktak Tea and Pashmina stole to Sweden PM, crown princess

IANS | May 21, 2026 2:00 PM

Stockholm/New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated Indian cultural gifts to Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Crown Princess Victoria during his visit to Sweden, highlighting India's rich artistic traditions, literary heritage, sustainable crafts and indigenous cultural practices.

Rogan Painting to Kesar Mangoes: PM Modi presents exquisite gifts to UAE President

IANS | May 21, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Kesar Mangoes, Rogan Painting with Tree of Life and Meghalaya pineapples to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during his recent visit to Abu Dhabi, as part of his five-nation visit.

Chokepoints emerging as new hurdle for global trade flows: Report

IANS | May 21, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) After Iran demonstrated that it can exploit its geographical advantage to use the Strait of Hormuz as a chokepoint and monetise transit through the narrow waterway by charging a fee on ships, the trend appears to be spreading, with Indonesia sending a signal that it is contemplating similar steps to raise revenue from the Strait of Malacca.

Afghan journalist arrested by Pakistani Police in Islamabad

IANS | May 21, 2026 1:47 PM

Islamabad, May 21 (IANS) Pakistani police have arrested Afghan journalist Parwiz Aminzada in Islamabad during ongoing enforcement actions against Afghan citizens, local media reported on Thursday.

Bangladesh: 505 cases of violence against minorities recorded so far this year

IANS | May 21, 2026 1:44 PM

Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Thursday expressed grave concern over an alarming pattern of violence against minorities in Bangladesh, documenting 505 incidents in the first four months of this year.

From palm leaf Pattachitra to Kalamkari painting: PM Modi's gifts to Norwegian PM, royal family

IANS | May 21, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented specially curated Indian gifts to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, King Harald V, Queen Sonja, and Crown Prince Haakon during his visit to Norway, highlighting India’s rich artistic traditions, sustainable craftsmanship, and cultural heritage.

Pahalgam terror attack probe: Pak sought propaganda victory, then scrambled to deny role fearing India’s response

Vicky Nanjappa | May 21, 2026 1:35 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India has managed to clearly establish a direct Pakistan hand in the Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent lives were lost. After a painstaking probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), it was established that the attack was handled from Lahore by Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias Langde, a top operative of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

PM Modi gifts Indian grains, millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:34 PM

Rome/New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Director-General, Qu Dongyu in Rome, presented representative samples of India’s finest grains along with healthy millet bars, highlighting the country’s rich agricultural diversity and traditional food heritage.

Defence deals with US risk compromising Bangladesh’s sovereignty: Advocacy group

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:28 PM

Ottawa, May 21 (IANS) A leading international advocacy group has expressed grave concern over reports of the Bangladesh government signing two major defence agreements with the United States, warning that the move could carry far-reaching geopolitical and strategic consequences.

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans

IANS | May 21, 2026 12:17 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday inaugurated the Indian War Memorial in South Korea’s Seoul and paid tributes to the Indian soldiers during a commemorative ceremony.

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PM Modi gifts Shantiniketan bag, Tagore's works, Loktak Tea and Pashmina stole to Sweden PM, crown princess

Rogan Painting to Kesar Mangoes: PM Modi presents exquisite gifts to UAE President

Chokepoints emerging as new hurdle for global trade flows: Report

Afghan journalist arrested by Pakistani Police in Islamabad

Bangladesh: 505 cases of violence against minorities recorded so far this year

From palm leaf Pattachitra to Kalamkari painting: PM Modi's gifts to Norwegian PM, royal family

Pahalgam terror attack probe: Pak sought propaganda victory, then scrambled to deny role fearing India’s response

PM Modi gifts Indian grains, millet bars to FAO chief Qu Dongyu

Defence deals with US risk compromising Bangladesh’s sovereignty: Advocacy group

Rajnath Singh inaugurates Indian War Memorial in South Korea, remembers war veterans

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