May 18, 2026 9:23 PM

PM Modi meets Norway’s King Harald V in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met King Harald V of Norway at the Royal Palace in Oslo during his visit to the Nordic nation, with the two sides highlighting the growing India-Norway partnership in areas ranging from technology and innovation to business and sustainable development. During the audience, PM Modi conveyed greetings and best wishes from the people of India and appreciated Norway’s natural beauty. He underlined that the longstanding friendship between India and Norway con...

May 18, 2026 10:11 PM

PM Modi conferred Norway’s highest honour, 32nd international award during his Oslo visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Norway’s highest honour under the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit - the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit - by King Harald V in a special ceremony in Oslo on Monday, marking the 32nd international honour received by the Indian PM during his tenure. The award was presented during PM Modi’s two-day visit to Norway as part of his ongoing five-nation tour. The award is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Governmen...