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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 ...

May 18, 2026 10:52 PM

PM Modi addresses India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited Norwegian companies to expand investments in India’s clean energy and maritime sectors as he addressed the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Crown Prince Haakon. “At the Oslo City Hall, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and I took part in the Business and Research Summit. It was good to interact with those active in the world of business and research. Our nations can collab...

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...

May 18, 2026 6:14 PM

India-Norway green strategic partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the newly announced India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership would not only deepen bilateral ties but also contribute to global progress in areas ranging from clean energy and climate resilience to maritime security and sustainable development. Addressing a joint press statement alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, PM Modi described Norway as “a beautiful example of harmony between nature and human progress” and thank...