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At India-Norway Business Summit, PM Modi’s push for ‘Invest India’ initiative

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced that India and Norway have elevated their relationship to a “Green Strategic Partnership”, calling it a major step forward in cooperation between the two countries. Addressing the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, PM Modi said Norwegian companies would receive full support from India in sectors such as critical minerals, artificial intelligence, cyber technology, space and defence. The summit was also attended by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Crown Prince Haakon Magnus. PM Modi on India’s clean energy push  In one of his strongest remarks during the summit,…

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After ‘clock is ticking’ warning, Trump now claims Iran ‘dying’ to sign a peace deal

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is urgently seeking a peace deal with Washington, even as tensions in the Middle East continue with no clear breakthrough in sight. Speaking in an interview with Fortune, Trump said Tehran repeatedly expressed interest in signing an agreement but accused Iranian leaders of changing their position during negotiations. “They’re dying to sign a deal,” Trump said, while alleging that Iran continued to place fresh conditions on the table after talks moved forward. His remarks come at a time when diplomatic efforts to end the long-running conflict remain stalled. The situation…

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Turkey mass shooting: 4 killed, several injured after gunman opens fire in Mersin; accused at large

Istanbul: A shooting attack in the southern Turkish city of Mersin left four people dead and eight others injured on Monday, according to local news agencies DHA and IHA, cited by AFP. Reports said the attacker first opened fire inside a restaurant, where at least two victims were killed. The remaining two deaths were reported at other nearby locations during the incident. Several people were also wounded in the attack and were taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details about the condition of the injured. After the shooting, the suspect escaped from the area in a…

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US, Israel preparing for fresh war on Iran, says report

New Delhi: The United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for a possible resumption of military operations against Iran, raising fresh fears of another major escalation in the Middle East. According to a report by The New York Times, both countries have stepped up military planning and could launch fresh strikes within days or as early as next week. Officials quoted in the report said the current preparations are the most extensive since a fragile ceasefire was reached last month after months of conflict in the region. The latest developments come as efforts to reach a long-term agreement between Washington…

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PM Modi calls for dialogue to resolve Ukraine war, Mideast crisis: ‘Military conflicts can’t solve everything’

Stavanger (Norway) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated his calls that military conflicts cannot help in finding a peaceful solution and all wars, including that in the Middle East, and the one between Russia and Ukraine, must be resolved via dialogue and diplomacy.  In a joint press briefing with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre, the prime minister also called for an end to global terrorism, as he thanked Norway for standing with India in its fight against terror. He said India and Norway believe in rules-based global order. "Friends, today the world is passing through a phase…

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PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of Royal Norwegian Order, Norway’s highest award; 32nd global honour for him

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, which is the highest civilian honour of Norway, on Monday. This is the 32nd international honour that the prime minister has received.  The Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit is the highest civilian award of Norway that was founded by King Olav V in 1985. It is conferred on foreign and Norwegian nationals as a "reward for their outstanding service in the interest of Norway and mankind". The Order of Merit is divided into five categories: Grand Cross, Grand…

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PM Modi in Norway LIVE updates: Prime Minister arrives in Oslo for India-Nordic summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Oslo on Monday as he entered the Norway leg of his five-nation Europe-West Asia tour. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store welcomed him at the airport, marking the beginning of an important round of diplomatic engagements focused on trade, technology, innovation and regional cooperation. After visits to the UAE, the Netherlands and Sweden, PM Modi is now set to attend the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, where leaders from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden will come together to discuss closer cooperation with India. The Prime Minister is also expected to hold bilateral…

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Mexico massacre: 10 people killed, including a child, as gunmen storm Puebla’s Tehuitzingo town

Mexico City: At least ten people were shot dead in the early hours of Sunday after a group of gunmen opened fire in Tehuitzingo town, located in the east-central state of Puebla. According to the state's public security agency, the deceased include six men, three women and a child, all of whom sustained gunshot wounds. The incident has triggered a fresh wave of concern among residents and authorities. Federal investigators have taken over the probe. Local officials have not released any information on possible suspects or motives behind the killings. The state has witnessed a troubling rise in violent incidents…

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Two US Navy fighter jets collide mid-air during air show in Idaho | Video

Washington: Two US Navy fighter jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho, officials said. All four crew members ejected safely in a mid-air collision involving US Navy EA18-G Growlers from the Electronic Attack Squadron 129. Cmdr Amelia Umayam, spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet, said the aircraft were performing an aerial demonstration when the crash happened. Nobody at the military base was hurt, said Kim Sykes, marketing director with Silver Wings of Idaho, which helped to plan the air show. "Everyone is safe, and I…

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At briefing with Swedish counterpart, PM Modi takes veiled dig at Pakistan, vows to continue fight against terror

Stockholm (Sweden): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a veiled dig at Pakistan and said terrorism remains a problem for the entire humanity, as he vowed to continue India's fight against it.  In a joint press meet with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, the prime minister also thanked Sweden for its support to India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed 26 innocent lives. "India and Sweden believe that terrorism a huge problem for the entire humanity. I thank PM Kristersson for Sweden's support after last year's Pahalgam terror attack. We will continue our fight…

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