Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, 2026. In a post on X prior to his departure, Defence Minister looked forward to visiting the two Asian nations to further expand the scope of bilateral engagement. The focus will be on deepening strategic military cooperation, strengthening defence industrial partnerships, and boosting maritime collaboration, promoting peace & stability in the Indo-Pacific region, he said. Singh’s visit to Vietnam marks 10 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations which was…
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held today bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. In a special gesture emblematic of the close ties between India and Norway, on his arrival at the Oslo Airport this morning, he was warmly received by Prime Minister Støre. The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Norway relations, covering trade and investments, follow up on the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), climate action and energy transition, blue economy and ocean governance, research and higher education, Arctic and polar cooperation, space, and talent mobility. They agreed…
In a special ceremony hosted in Oslo, His Majesty King Herald V of Norway conferred upon Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi the ‘Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit’. The award is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, and is conferred in recognition of the outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humankind. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi expressed his deep gratitude to His Majesty King Herald V and to the people of Norway for this honour. He dedicated the award to the historic friendship between India and Norway, calling it a…
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…
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…
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…