India
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, to discuss sustainable fisheries and marine resource management during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The bilateral talks focused on enhancing cooperation in ocean governance, addressing challenges like overfishing and marine
Norway
Norway's Minister of International Development, Åsmund Grøver Aukrust, met with India's Minister for Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, to express Norway's solidarity with India following recent events in Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting, held aboard the historic ship 'Statsraad Lehmkuhl' in Monaco,
India Pavilion
The India Pavilion, named Bharat Mandap, has been recognized as one of the top five pavilions at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Curated by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) under the Ministry of Culture, it showcases India's rich cultural heritage and modern
Critical Minerals
Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, inaugurated the Critical Mineral Seminar and launched the NCMM Outreach Forum in New Delhi. The event emphasized the importance of critical minerals for India's clean energy transition, defense, and advanced manufacturing. The seminar aimed to foster collaboration among
Electric Buses
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated electric buses in Delhi as part of a government initiative to promote sustainable development and enhance urban mobility. This initiative aims to create a cleaner and greener environment in the city while improving the quality of life for its residents. Source: Original Link
Maritime Industry
At the Nor-Shipping event in Oslo, Indian maritime companies, led by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with global firms, including Germany's Carsten Rehder and Norway's DNV. The agreements focus on shipbuilding, green technology, and sustainable maritime practices, enhancing India's
Polar Research Vessel
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norway’s Kongsberg to build its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) through Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE). Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal emphasized the significance of this collaboration for scientific advancement and sustainable development, aiming to enhance India's
India
On June 2, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed President Santiago Peña Palacios of Paraguay at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking his first state visit to India. The leaders discussed strengthening bilateral relations based on shared values of democracy and human rights, and emphasized the potential for expanding trade and cooperation in technology
IATA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the IATA's 81st Annual General Meeting, emphasizing India's emergence as a global leader in aviation and space convergence. He highlighted India's position as the third-largest domestic aviation market, the success of the UDAN scheme, and the country's
India
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Japan’s Vice Minister Terada Yoshimichi held bilateral talks in Oslo, focusing on enhancing cooperation in shipbuilding, ports, smart islands, and maritime training. The discussions aimed at fostering sustainable maritime practices and increasing investment opportunities, particularly in shipbuilding and port digitization. Both nations expressed commitment
Ghatampur Thermal Power Project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated Unit-1 (660 MW) of the Ghatampur Thermal Power Project in Uttar Pradesh, a significant step in India's energy sector. The project, developed by Neyveli Uttar Pradesh Power Ltd, aims to enhance energy security and meet growing electricity demands. With advanced environmental technologies and
Climate Policy
At the CII Annual Business Summit 2025, Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav emphasized India's role as a trusted partner in global sustainability efforts. He outlined three pillars of India's climate policy: transitioning to a self-reliant circular economy, protecting natural ecosystems, and promoting climate resilience. The Minister