Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the Bhutanese people and leadership for their warm and respectful reception of Lord Buddha's sacred relics from India. He stated that Lord Buddha's teachings continue to serve as a spiritual bridge between India and Bhutan, fostering peace and compassion. A portion of the holy relics, known as the Piprahwa Relics, was placed in the Grand Kuenrey Hall of Thimphu's Tashichhodzong Monastery amid prayers, rituals, and a guard of honour. Bhutan's Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, senior ministries, and spiritual leaders attende
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund to promote private sector participation in India's research and innovation ecosystem. The announcement was made during the first Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), a forum that brings together policymakers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and global experts to accelerate India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" goal. During the ceremony, the Prime Minister also released a coffee table book celebrating India's scientific achievements, as well as a vision document outlining fu
Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma, Union Minister of State for Steel, met with Ms Sara Modig, State Secretary to Sweden's Minister for Energy, Business, and Industry, in New Delhi to discuss collaboration in sustainable steel production. The discussions, which took place at the Ministry of Steel, were attended by Sweden's Ambassador to India, Mr Jan Thesleff, and senior Swedish delegates. Minister Varma emphasised India's rapid rise in the steel sector, as well as the government's commitment to infrastructure and industrial growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. He stated that t
India and the United States have taken their defence cooperation to a new level by signing a 10-year Defence Framework Agreement in Kuala Lumpur. The agreement, reached between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, establishes a long-term strategy for expanding the US-India Major Defence Partnership. Hegseth praised the agreement as a milestone reflecting the two democracies' greatest defence ties to date. Rajnath Singh described the meeting as extremely constructive, emphasising that the framework will guide collaboration in technology, joint exercises, and
The Maharashtra government has inked a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $2 billion with the Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Investment Resource & Presidential Office of Abu Dhabi. This historic agreement is the first time an Indian state has directly collaborated with the Port of Abu Dhabi, demonstrating Maharashtra's growing prominence in the global maritime economy. The diverse cooperation focuses on investments in shipbuilding, shipbreaking, port modernisation, water transport, and even sports management. The program coincides with Maharashtra's ambitious Blue Economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, where he spoke at the Maritime Leaders' Conclave and presided over the Global Maritime CEO Forum. Mr Modi emphasised the importance of global cooperation, saying the event gives an excellent opportunity to develop collaborations and highlight India's marine reforms and technological advancement. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal stated that India's marine sector has nearly doubled its port capacity in just 11 years under Mr Modi's leadership. He emphasised India's developing global l
Dubai reinforced its global commitment to sustainable and human-centred urban growth by forming new international collaborations with Tokyo and Brisbane. During the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors' Forum 2025 at Expo City Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, witnessed the signing of numerous bilateral agreements. The agreements were signed at the Government of Dubai Pavilion, demonstrating the city's commitment to encouraging collaboration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially declared 2026 as the “ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation” during the ASEAN-India Summit, emphasising India’s growing engagement with Southeast Asian nations. The declaration emphasises India's strategic focus of improving maritime security, fostering the blue economy, and strengthening participation in humanitarian and disaster relief operations. PM Modi reaffirmed ASEAN's relevance in India's Act East Policy and Indo-Pacific vision, saying the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is steadily progressing, boosting regional
Vietnam and Finland have expanded their bilateral relations through a series of cooperation agreements signed during Party Chief To Lam's official visit to Helsinki. The visit coincided with the promotion of Vietnam-Finland relations to a strategic partnership, marking the turning point in their long-standing diplomatic relationship. Viettel Group and Finland's ICEYE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on Earth observation satellite research and development. Viettel also signed an MOU with Nokia Corporation to accelerate digital transformation, with a focus on 5G
Malaysia and India are set to elevate their bilateral relations to a more strategic and comprehensive level, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced. He revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had personally called him to discuss plans to strengthen collaboration between Putrajaya and New Delhi. Anwar stated that India is an important partner for Malaysia, particularly in commerce, investment, and technology. The two presidents also talked about expanding collaboration in education and regional security, indicating a growing alignment between the two countries