Jonas Gahr Store

Rutte admits that increasing defense spending is not easy after the British minister's resignation

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng was questioned about her knowledge of India, responding with her love of Indian food and yoga.

Norway's Foreign Minister urges India to diversify partnerships and reduce Russian oil dependency while condemning international law violations by Russia, the U.S., and Israel, emphasizing Norway's commitment to renewable energy cooperation.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store urged India to leverage its diplomatic channels with Russia to facilitate a Ukraine ceasefire, acknowledging India's energy security needs while maintaining pressure for peace negotiations during Modi's Oslo visit.

India and six Nordic nations established a Strategic Green Technology Partnership at their Oslo summit, combining Nordic expertise in renewable energy and digital innovation with India's talent and scale to develop trusted global solutions while reaffirming commitment to rules-based international order amid geopolitical tensions.

PM Modi praised India-Nordic research and innovation partnerships at Oslo's third summit, emphasizing shared democratic values and rule of law as foundations for economic collaboration and talent mobility across regions.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, marking India's first diplomatic engagement with Scandinavian leaders in 43 years, aiming to strengthen trade, technology, and strategic partnerships across Northern Europe.

From Arctic to outer space: India, Norway clinch deals

No issue can be resolved through military conflict alone, says PM Modi as he backs diplomacy for Ukraine, West Asia

Prime Minister Modi called for peaceful dialogue to resolve West Asia and Ukraine conflicts during his first Norway visit, receiving the nation's highest civilian honour while emphasizing terrorism eradication and bilateral cooperation expansion.

PM Modi arrives in Norway, received by Norway's PM, to attend the India-Nordic Summit.

Prime Minister Modi embarked on a five-nation tour from May 15-20, starting in the UAE, to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in energy, trade, technology, and regional stability across Europe and the Gulf.

Prime Minister Modi embarks on a five-nation tour across the UAE and four European countries from May 15-20 to strengthen bilateral relations and advance cooperation on trade, energy, defense, and green technology amid regional geopolitical tensions.

Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across the UAE and four European nations to strengthen bilateral partnerships, advance energy cooperation, and expand trade relationships worth billions of dollars amid global geopolitical tensions.

European leaders view Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as proof they must secure themselves.

Norway will ban social media for under-16s with a new bill, making tech companies verify user ages.

Peter Magyar defeats Viktor Orban in Hungary's election, ending Orban's 16-year rule.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy offers to share drone technology with Nordic and Baltic countries.

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng defends confronting PM Modi over press freedom.

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng faced difficulties answering questions about India and press freedom.

Prime Minister Modi skips press questions during his European tour.

Norway joined India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative as a partner, signaling Europe's strategic interest in regional maritime stability and reinforcing commitment to rules-based ocean governance affecting global commerce and security.

Prime Minister Modi established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership with Nordic nations at the third India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, merging Northern European expertise in green technology with India's skilled workforce for sustainable development.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo for the third India-Nordic Summit, meeting leaders from five Nordic nations to strengthen diplomatic ties, boost trade, technology cooperation, and address strategic regional challenges.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store urged India to leverage its Russian channels to facilitate a Ukraine ceasefire during Modi's Oslo visit, while respecting India's energy security needs and Russian oil imports.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in Oslo to meet Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store, discussing trade and technology cooperation during his four-nation European tour, strengthening bilateral relations between India and Norway.

PM Modi arrives in Oslo for the India-Nordic Summit, received by Norway's PM Jonas Gahr Store.

Prime Minister Modi signed defence, energy security, and infrastructure agreements with the UAE, securing five billion dollars in investments during his Gulf visit, initiating a five-nation tour strengthening India's strategic engagement across Europe and the Middle East.

Prime Minister Modi signed defence, energy, and infrastructure agreements with UAE President Al Nahyan, including a five billion dollar investment commitment, strengthening India-UAE strategic ties while emphasizing dialogue to resolve regional tensions during his five-nation tour.

Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral relations and advance strategic partnerships on energy, trade, defense, and green technology amid regional geopolitical challenges.

President Trump's plan to withdraw thousands of U.S. troops from Germany prompted European leaders to acknowledge they must assume greater defense responsibility within NATO, though officials downplayed the immediate security impact of the reduction.

US envoy Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Kushner travel to Pakistan Saturday for direct Iran nuclear talks, with Turkish officials optimistic key issues can resolve this weekend, while the EU advances its 21st Russia sanctions package.

Ukrainian President Zelensky claims US negotiators lack time for Ukraine peace talks due to Iran tensions, while US arms deliveries slow critically, hindering air defense capabilities.

Pakistan praised the United States and Iran's "constructive commitment" to peace after they agreed to an immediate ceasefire, though Israel's operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon-displacing over one million people-remained excluded from the truce.

A tense exchange occurred at CJI Surya Kant's London lecture over a question about dissent in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Norwegian business leaders and called for dialogue to resolve global conflicts.

West Asia conflict drives Indian companies toward confidential IPO filings while constraining economic growth to 6.7% in FY27, threatening trade flows and inflation despite resilience in sectors like trucking and strategic partnerships prioritizing diplomacy.

PM Modi arrives for India-Nordic Summit to script new chapter in diplomacy

Prime Minister Modi announced India's Green Technology Partnership with Nordic nations, integrating their expertise in geothermal, blue economy, and digital security with India's skilled workforce to advance sustainable development and economic growth globally.

Prime Minister Modi concluded a productive Norway visit where India and Nordic nations established a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, then departed for Italy to further strengthen bilateral ties across investment, defense, and clean energy sectors.

Fuel prices rise again as Iran crisis deepens

Prime Minister Modi and Norwegian counterpart Store elevated India-Norway ties to a green strategic partnership, committing to clean energy and climate resilience cooperation while calling for dialogue-based resolutions to Ukraine and West Asia conflicts.

Prime Minister Modi calls for peaceful resolution of conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine through dialogue and diplomacy.

PM Modi calls for dialogue to resolve Ukraine and West Asia wars through diplomacy.

Prime Minister Modi signed defence, energy, and infrastructure agreements with the UAE, securing five billion dollars in investments while emphasizing dialogue to resolve regional tensions during his Gulf visit.

Prime Minister Modi embarks on a six-day diplomatic tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral ties and advance strategic partnerships on energy, trade, defense, green technology, and regional geopolitical matters.

Prime Minister Modi undertakes a six-day diplomatic tour across UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy to strengthen bilateral partnerships and advance cooperation on energy, trade, technology, and regional security amid geopolitical challenges.

President Trump withdrew thousands of US troops from Germany, prompting European leaders to demand stronger continental security independence and increased defense spending amid NATO tensions and unclear strategic rationale.

Norway and Turkey ban children under 16 and 15 from using social media, respectively.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns that US negotiators focused on Iran peace talks have insufficient time for Ukraine, while US weapons deliveries slow critically amid the prolonged Russian conflict.