Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held bilateral consultations with Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden also participated in the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from Their Majesties The King Carl XVI Gustaf and The Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm wishes on His Majesty The King’s 80th birthday. The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and acknowledged the growing momentum in bilateral ties across the sectors of trade and investment, innovation, green transition, emerging technologies, defence and security, digitalisation, SMEs, space, research, education, culture and…
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On the night of 17 May 2026, West Bengal Police conducted raids at Uttar Pratapgarh’s Fatullapur area in North 24 Parganas. Eight Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Nimta for allegedly entering India illegally in exchange for money and obtaining Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards and bank-related documents. According to police, the arrests were made after officers from Nimta Police Station noticed a man moving suspiciously in the Golbagan area on last Sunday. During questioning, he allegedly revealed details about the group. Following this, police conducted a late-night raid in the Fatullapur area and arrested the eight Bangladeshi…
In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library today restituted the 11th century Chola Copper Plates to the Government of India. Chola Copper Plates, a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates, are royal charters issued by Chola Kings during the 11th century CE. These charters formalise gifting of Anaimangalam village to a Buddha vihara called Chulamanivarma-vihara in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. The Plates contain texts written in Tamil and Sanskrit. The restitution of these Chola copper plates assumes significance since they are…
The Indian Navy inaugurated its premier Naval Sailing Node at Upper Lake, widely known as Bhojtal, in Bhopal on 17 May 2026. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, CNS, in the presence of a senior officials from defence forces and civil administration, NCC Cadets and students. To commemorate the occasion, over 30 naval personnel from INWTC Visakhapatnam and Navy Rowing, Kayaking, and Canoeing teams presented a spectacular Sail Parade alongwith Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rowing displays as a backdrop during the event. Watermanship training has always been an integral part of the training and development procedure…
In a solemn and proud milestone for the region, a fresh batch of 94 young recruits has officially been inducted into the ranks of the 119 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam. The induction marks the culmination of a highly successful, rigorous recruitment drive across the zone. Chosen for their exceptional physical endurance and medical fitness, these 94 individuals represent the finest young minds ready to transition into battle-ready soldiers. The fresh recruits are now set to embark on their structured basic military training framework. This transformative journey will instill core military values, tactical skills, and the ultimate discipline required to…
On 16 May 2026, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten met in The Hague and agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Both countries adopted a five-year roadmap (2026–2030) focused on strengthening political engagement, economic cooperation, innovation, defence, sustainability, and people-to-people relations. Political Dialogue: India and the Netherlands agreed to: Hold regular meetings and reciprocal visits between heads of government, foreign ministers, and other cabinet ministers. Establish an annual Foreign Ministers’ mechanism to review progress and provide strategic direction. Increase interactions between ministries to deepen cooperation across sectors. Economic Cooperation…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi accompanied by the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Rob Jetten visited the iconic Dutch water management structure, the Afsluitdijk. The visit underscored the shared commitment of both nations to innovative water management solutions, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. The Afsluitdijk, a 32-kilometer-long dam and causeway, is a global benchmark in flood control and land reclamation, protecting large parts of the Netherlands from the North Sea while enabling freshwater storage. The visit to the Dam put a spotlight on the parallels between the Afsluitdijk and India’s ambitious Kalpasar project in the state of Gujarat. The…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held official talks today with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, at the Dutch Prime Minister’s official residence (Catshuis) in The Hague. The two Prime Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship. Reflecting the shared values and trust, as well as increasing convergence and growing cooperation between the two countries, the leaders decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to a “Strategic Partnership”. They also agreed to adopt an ambitious Roadmap for Strategic Partnership to deepen cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, defence and security, emerging and critical…
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today paid a call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands at Palace Huis ten Bosch, The Hague. Prime Minister and Their Majesties exchanged views on strengthening the India-Netherlands relationship, including through deepening of people-to-people ties. Prime Minister also recalled with appreciation the State Visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019, which had played an important role in fostering mutual goodwill and imparting fresh momentum to the bilateral relationship. The leaders expressed satisfaction on the ongoing bilateral initiatives in the fields of education, innovation, semi-conductor, digital, water and green partnerships.…
The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the 51st Statehood Day celebrations of Sikkim at Gangtok. Greeting the people of Sikkim on the occasion of the Statehood Day celebrations, the vice president said that the journey of the Himalayan State over the last 50 years has been extraordinary. He noted that as a student he had closely followed the developments relating to Sikkim’s merger with India and expressed happiness at being present today at the 51st Statehood Day celebrations. Describing Sikkim as “green, organic, neat and clean”, the Vice President remarked that Sikkim is not only organic…