India-EU FTA indicates 'trade is part of future, not past': Confederation of Swedish Enterprise chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 7:02 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Modi concluded his successful visit to the third leg of his five-nation tour to Sweden on Sunday, Confederation of Swedish Enterprise Director General Jan-Olof Jacke said that the "Free Trade Agreement between the European Union (EU) and India sends a signal to the world that 'trade is a part of the future, not of the past'", adding that the trade pact between EU and India is a "fantastic foundation, but it will take more to make it come to full fruition".

VD Satheesan to take oath as Kerala CM today

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:47 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

PM Modi only global leader with 'vision' for planet and future today: Ayurveda Sweden Association chief

IANS | May 18, 2026 6:41 AM

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Promoting Ayurveda, an ancient holistic healing system originating from India, in Sweden as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, Ayurveda Sweden Association Chairperson Stina Andersson said that "PM Modi is one of the only leaders in the world right now who have a vision for the planet and for the future and that's what we need right now in this world".

Return to a homeland frozen in memory

Lalit Kumar Jha | May 18, 2026 6:20 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) For 36 years, Kashmir existed for Sheerin Raina in fragments -- stories told at the dinner table in New Jersey, fading photographs, temple names spoken with reverence, and memories inherited from parents who had left in the middle of the night and never truly returned.

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.