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New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India and Norway has strengthened their science and technology partnership with the signing of five major agreements focused on green energy, sustainable development, ocean technology, innovation and geoscience collaboration during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway.The collaborations are aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships, promoting industry and startup engagement, enhancing academic cooperation and accelerating sustainable growth initiative…

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Monday congratulated party workers and the people of the state on the Congress’ impressive victory in Urban Local Body (ULB) elections. He said Congress-backed candidates won in 32 out of 47 municipal bodies, proving that the public has full faith in the policies and welfare programmes of the Congress government in the state. Chief Minister Sukhu said the Congress-supported candidates received widespread public approva…

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he was honoured to address the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Prime Minister said his speech focused on the growing convergence between India and Europe, the opportunities emerging from the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), and India’s reform-driven economic growth journey.PM Modi took to social media ‘X’ and said, “Honoured to have addressed the European Round Table for…

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Promoting Ayurveda, an ancient holistic healing system originating from India, in Sweden as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his successful and historic visit to Gothenburg on Sunday, Ayurveda Sweden Association Chairperson Stina Andersson said that “PM Modi is one of the only leaders in the world right now who have a vision for the planet and for the future and that’s what we need right now in this world”. Ayurveda operates on the principle that health depends on…

Gothenburg, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the European Round Table for Industry (ERT) in Sweden’s Gothenburg on Sunday and said that the “partnership between India and Europe is not just limited to economic figures only but it is guided by common values, democracy and diversity”. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, senior European industry leaders, and representatives from leading European and Indian companies …

Srinagar, May 17 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) organised a two-day long ‘Shakti Samvaad’ program in the city during the weekend, which saw participation of Chairpersons, members and member secretaries of State Women Commissions. The purpose of ‘Shakti Samvaad’ program was to strengthen co-ordination among the respective commissions for women empowerment.The representatives from as many as 20 states participated in the program, focusing on strengthening institutional coordination…

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Bilateral trade between India and Africa reached $93.69 billion in 2025–26, registering a growth of 14.39 per cent over the previous year, according to the government.India’s exports to Africa stood at $45.42 billion, while imports reached $48.27 billion during the same period.According to Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, India and Africa together can shape a more inclusive, resilient, and innovation-driven future for the Global South.Addressing a curtain-raiser event…

Amsterdam, May 14 (IANS) India’s Ambassador in Amsterdam, Kumar Tuhin, said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands assumes special significance as this will be the first summit level interaction between the two leaders after the formation of the new government in the Netherlands with Rob Jetten as the Prime Minister. “We expect the leadership to review the progress made across diverse sectors, consolidate the gains achieved so far, and provide fresh strategic di…

Gandhinagar, May 14 (IANS) Workers’ welfare, healthcare access and social security remain among the Gujarat government’s highest priorities, Labour, Skill Development and Employment Minister, Kunvarji Bavaliya said at the 93rd Regional Council Meeting of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) held in Gandhinagar on Thursday.The meeting, chaired jointly by Bavaliya and State Minister Kantilal Amrutiya, focussed on the implementation of the Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, the…

Agartala, May 13 (IANS) Manik Saha on Wednesday said the Tripura government has accorded top priority to improving and expanding healthcare services across the state, leading to an 80 per cent reduction in the number of patients referred outside the state for treatment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the International Nurses Day celebration organised by the Health Department at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala.Paying tribute to Florence Nightingale, Saha describe…