Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the final leg of his five‑nation tour, where he was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.In a personal gesture, Meloni shared a picture with Modi on X, writing, “Welcome to Rome, My Friend!”She also posted an earlier photograph of the two leaders at the Colosseum, symbolising the growing warmth in India‑Italy ties.
Ebola, Hantavirus Show World’s Risk Preparedness Lagging: Pandemic Expert
The deadly hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks show that while the response to declared public health crises has improved, awareness of pandemic risks still lags, a…
Rajnath Singh Touches Down in South Korea On Second Leg of Diplomatic Tour To Deepen Defence Ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in South Korea on the second leg of his important two‑nation visit, marking a significant moment in India’s expanding diplomatic and defence outreach across Asia.His arrival in Seoul on Tuesday was marked by a formal reception led by the Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, Gourangalal Das, alongside senior officials, signalling the start of a
PM Modi Invites NORDIC Nations To Invest In India’s Manufacturing, Clean Energy And Innovation Drive
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Norway‑India Business and Research Summit in Oslo on 18 May 2026, declared that his government is offering the best opportunities and incentives across key sectors to elevate manufacturing in India to the next level. This was also a message to Nordic countries in general.He urged Norwegian companies to invest in India, emphasising that the country’s
PM Modi Calls For Peace In Ukraine And West Asia, Elevates India‑Nordic Ties To Green Technology Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the platform of the third India‑Nordic Summit in Oslo to highlight the expanding strategic alignment between India and the Nordic nations on matters of international security and global governance.In a joint press interaction following the conclusion of the summit, he underscored the deepening convergence of views, particularly in the face of global threats and
PM Modi Highlights 200% Surge In Nordic Investments Into India, Calls For Deeper Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the remarkable growth in economic cooperation between India and the Nordic countries during his remarks at the joint statements following the third India‑Nordic Summit in Oslo.He highlighted that investments from Nordic nations into India have surged by nearly 200 per cent over the past decade, reflecting the deepening financial and commercial integration
PM Modi’s Participation In Oslo For India‑Nordic Summit, Marks Historic Diplomatic Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the venue of the third India‑Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, ushering in a new chapter of high‑level diplomatic and economic engagement.His presence set the stage for a major strategic push in Northern Europe, marking the next critical leg of his four‑nation European tour.PM Modi had reached the Norwegian capital on Monday after completing bilateral
US Congress Confirms Loss of 42 Aircraft In Operation Epic Fury Against Iran
The United States Congress has formally acknowledged that the US military lost or suffered heavy damage to forty‑two aircraft during the forty‑day bombing campaign against Iran conducted jointly with Israel under Operation Epic Fury. The Congressional report, released in Washington DC, detailed that the losses spanned fixed‑wing aircraft, helicopters and uncrewed aerial systems.These figures
Top Vietnamese Leader Urges Stronger Defence Cooperation With India To Advance Strategic Partnership
Top Vietnamese leader and State President Tô Lâm has called for stronger and more effective defence cooperation with India during his meeting with Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Hà Nội.The Vietnamese leader emphasised the importance of translating high-level commitments into deeper and practical collaboration, noting that the official visit of the Indian minister helped realise the
Nordic Nations Condemn Terror Attacks, Join India In Strengthening Anti‑Terror And Defence Cooperation At Oslo Summit
Nordic nations joined India in strongly condemning terrorism during the third India‑Nordic Summit held in Oslo, with leaders issuing a joint statement that denounced the Pahalgam terror attack of April 2025 and the Red Fort blast in New Delhi in November 2025.The statement underscored a united stance against terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms, including cross‑border terrorism, and