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September 3, 2026 11:11 PM

Norway seizes Russian ship, sparking anger in Moscow, to compensate Ukrainian energy firm

Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian cruise ship in the Arctic on behalf of Ukrainian energy company Naftogaz, which is seeking to enforce a $4.22 billion compensation award for assets that Moscow took when Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. Officials said the vessel, the Professor Molchanov, was seized late on Wednesday in Barentsburg, a coal mining settlement that Russia operates on the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the terms of a 1920 treaty. Russia called the arrest of ...

August 28, 2026 5:50 PM

PM Modi condoles demise of Norway’s King Harald V

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of the Kingdom of Norway and extended his heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Norway. Recalling his meeting with King Harald V during his visit to Norway earlier this year, the Prime Minister remembered His Majesty’s warmth and profound sense of service to his nation. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Deeply saddened by the passing of His Majesty King Harald V ...

August 14, 2026 11:03 PM

India reaffirms Indus Waters stance, flags PoK atrocities; MEA says ties with Russia, Italy remain strong

India on Friday reiterated that there has been no change in its position on the Indus Waters Treaty, while strongly rejecting Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's warning over water sharing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also hit out at references to Kashmir in a joint statement issued after a meeting between the foreign ministers of Norway and Pakistan, saying that the international community should instead be concerned about alleged atrocities and cross-border terrorism in Pakista...

August 6, 2026 9:34 AM

Pawan Hans signs MoU with Norway’s Noemi Aerospace to explore electric seaplane technology

Government-owned helicopter operator Pawan Hans Limited (PHL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway-based Noemi Aerospace (Elfly AS) to explore collaboration in next-generation sustainable aviation technologies, including electric seaplane solutions, as India seeks to expand regional connectivity through green aviation. The non-binding agreement was signed in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sin...

June 9, 2026 9:36 PM

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announce coordinated sanctions over West Bank settler violence

Britain, Canada, France and Norway announced new coordinated sanctions on Tuesday against Israeli networks involved in financing, enabling and carrying out violence in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The move follows escalating violence by Israeli settlers, which diplomats say is intended to undermine prospects for a Palestinian state. Hundreds of thousands of Israelis have settled among millions of Palestinians in land that Israel captured in a 1967 war. Nearly all countries and a range of U....

May 21, 2026 2:27 PM

PM Modi showcases India’s cultural heritage through iconic gifts during five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s five-nation diplomatic tour was marked not only by strategic agreements and high-level engagements, but also by a rich display of India’s cultural heritage through thoughtfully curated gifts presented to world leaders and dignitaries across Europe and West Asia. From Assam’s famed Muga silk and Manipur’s Shirui Lily-inspired textiles to Madhubani paintings, Bidri artwork and traditional Indian grains, the gifts reflected India’s diverse artistic traditio...

May 19, 2026 8:51 PM

PM Modi concludes Norway visit, heads to Italy after India-Nordic Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his visit to Norway after participating in the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo and departed for Rome on the next leg of his five-nation tour. In a post on X, PM Modi described the Norway visit as “very fruitful” and said he held productive talks with Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and participated in the India-Nordic Summit where several decisions were taken to strengthen cooperation across sectors. The Prime Minister thanked the ...

May 19, 2026 4:52 PM

PM Modi, Danish PM Mette Frederiksen discuss green partnership, renewable energy and investment in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held talks with Denmark’s Acting Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on the sidelines of the India-Nordic Summit, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the discussions focused on expanding cooperation in renewable energy, climate action, water management, green shipping, digitalisation and food processing. Both sides also underlin...

May 19, 2026 3:19 PM

India, Norway sign five major science and innovation agreements during PM Modi’s Oslo visit

India and Norway have strengthened their strategic partnership in science, technology and innovation with the signing of five major agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, aimed at expanding collaboration in clean energy, offshore wind, sustainability, geosciences and academic research. The agreements were signed in Oslo by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) with leading Norwegian r...

May 19, 2026 9:46 AM

‘Green strategic partnership will strengthen cooperation’: PM Modi after talks with Norway PM Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Norway have elevated their bilateral ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership” following talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I had fruitful conversations with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. One of the most important highlights was the upgrading of our bilateral partnership to a Green Strategic Partnership, which will strengthen cooperation in clean energy, sustainable ...