MEA lists six major outcomes of PM Modi's historic and successful Sweden visit

IANS | May 18, 2026 4:20 AM

Gothengburg, May 18 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his third leg of his successful Sweden visit during the five-nation tour, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has listed six significant outcomes of the PM's visit to the Nordic country before leaving for his next pit stop to Norway.

PM Modi, Kristersson hold bilateral talks, reaffirm commitment to strengthening India-Norway ties: MEA

IANS | May 18, 2026 1:32 AM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral consultations with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg. Sweden Crown Princess Victoria also participated in the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from the Nordic country's King Carl XVI Gustaf and The Queen Silvia, the Ministry of External affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

India, Sweden to continue fight against terrorism and its backers: PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:50 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for the support India received from Sweden following the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last year, saying that "both the countries will continue to fight against terrorism in all its forms as well as its supporters".

PM Modi’s dream 'Kalpasar Project' moves closer to reality after key Dutch cooperation

IANS | May 17, 2026 11:33 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) The renewed engagement between India and the Netherlands on the Kalpasar project is being seen as a significant development for Gujarat’s long-term water security, with implications for irrigation capacity, renewable energy generation and regional connectivity if the large-scale infrastructure plan is eventually implemented.

IUML to get five berths in VD Satheesan-led UDF government

IANS | May 17, 2026 10:21 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the new United Democratic Front (UDF) government under Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Monday, Ministers-designate from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) expressed confidence in the incoming administration and said they were prepared to shoulder responsibilities in the new government.