PM Modi In Norway: Calls For Diplomacy Over Military Action, Launches Green Strategic Partnership And Indo-Pacific Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway on 18 May 2026 underscored India’s firm commitment to diplomacy over military confrontation, as he called for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine war and the West Asian crisis.The visit also marked a significant elevation of bilateral ties through the launch of a Green Strategic Partnership and Norway’s formal entry into the Indo-Pacific Oceans

May 19, 2026
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Iran Seizes Chinese Vessel And Indian Ship Sinks As BRICS Divisions Deepen

Iran’s maritime actions on 14 May marked a sharp escalation in the ongoing confrontation in West Asia, coinciding with a fractious BRICS meeting in New Delhi.Within hours, Iranian forces seized a Chinese-operated floating armoury anchored off Fujairah and attacked the Indian‑flagged cargo vessel Haji Ali, which subsequently sank in the Gulf of Oman.The UK Maritime Trade Operations centre

May 17, 2026
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India Warns Against Targeting Shipping In Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Crisis

India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has outlined New Delhi’s approach to tackling the ongoing energy and fertiliser crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia. Speaking at the Special Meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC) on safeguarding energy and supply flows, Harish stressed that a combination of short‑term and

May 17, 2026
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UAE To Store 30 Million Barrels of Crude Oil In India Under Strategic Energy Partnership

The United Arab Emirates is preparing to store up to 30 million barrels of crude oil in India as part of a strategic energy partnership designed to strengthen emergency reserves and enhance supply security. This arrangement will make use of India’s strategic petroleum reserve facilities, which are located in underground caverns and serve as buffers against global supply disruptions.By

May 16, 2026
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India’s Offshore Strategy: PM Modi’s Government Launches Massive Bay of Bengal Mega Oil And Gas Survey

India has launched its largest-ever offshore energy exploration drive, with seismic surveys spanning 161,000 line kilometres across the Bay of Bengal and adjoining basins, reported News18 in an exclusive report.This multi-basin project, led by the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, aims to uncover untapped oil and gas reserves to reduce India’s heavy import dependence and strengthen long-term

May 16, 2026
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UAE Commits $5 Billion To India As Modi’s Visit Strengthens Strategic Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest visit to the United Arab Emirates has been hailed as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, with the announcement of over USD 5 billion worth of investments into India. Ambassador Deepak Mittal described the visit as “remarkable,” noting that more than ₹47,000 crore will flow into key sectors of the Indian economy.For the first time, a substantial

May 16, 2026
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Lavrov And EAM Jaishankar Advance India–Russia Special And Privileged Strategic Partnership During BRICS Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting and also held a bilateral discussion with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 13 May.According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the talks covered multiple aspects of the India–Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.These included trade and investment, energy and connectivity,

May 16, 2026
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India And UAE Forge Strategic Defence And Energy Partnership Amid Gulf Turmoil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates on 15 May 2026 marked a significant deepening of bilateral ties, particularly in the domains of defence and energy.He was received by President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the ceremonial importance attached to the occasion.The Indian Ministry of External Affairs

May 16, 2026
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PM Modi Strengthens India‑Netherlands Partnership With Focus On Technology, Energy And Trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands on the second leg of his five‑nation tour, emphasising technology, energy, and trade cooperation at a time when the India‑EU Free Trade Agreement has given fresh momentum to bilateral economic ties.His engagements include talks with Prime Minister Rob Jetten, meetings with King Willem‑Alexander and Queen Máxima, and a vibrant interaction

May 16, 2026
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