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India, Nordic nations agree to elevate ties to Green Tech and Innovation

India and the Nordic countries on Tuesday decided to elevate their relationship to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership to bolster cooperation in areas such as clean and green transition, trade and investments and blue economy, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Nordic counterparts here. In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Prime Minister Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order. "Our shared commitment to democracy, rule of law, and multilateralism makes us natural partners," said Modi, who was joined by his counterparts from Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. "Today, we decided to elevate India-Nordic relations to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. With this green technology partnership, we will ensure a better future for the entire world," the prime minister said after the meeting. During the meeting, the leaders also shared views on .

India, Sweden aim to double bilateral trade and investment in five years

India and Sweden plan to double bilateral trade and investment in five years, while India and Norway elevated ties into a green strategic partnership

'Beginning of a new journey': Swedish PM Kristersson on India-EU FTA

Kristersson also underlined the expected economic benefits of a free trade agreement, particularly for employment generation in Sweden

Swedish CEOs lauded 'transformation' in India during PM Modi's visit: MEA

Prime Minister Modi and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson also exchanged special gifts celebrating the shared cultural legacy of Rabindranath Tagore

PM Modi woos Swedish firms to invest in India, says reforms on fast track

Asserting that India's "reform express" is going at full speed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Swedish companies to enhance their presence in manufacturing, green hydrogen mission, clean energy and other sectors. Wooing European companies, Modi highlighted the potential in five broad areas, including telecom and digital infrastructure, and said they can help in making India a global R and D hub. Electronics, deep tech manufacturing, AI, green energy, infrastructure, mobility, urban transformation, healthcare and life science are among the other areas where the prime minister sought collaboration. On an official visit to Sweden, Modi, addressing the European Round Table for Industry (ERT), stressed that there are opportunities for all companies and assured that various steps, including an institutional system, can be put in place for them to be part of India's flagship projects in the coming years. The next wave of technology innovation should be co-created in India, h

India, Sweden agree to elevate bilateral ties to 'strategic partnership'

India and Sweden on Sunday agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors. Modi, who arrived earlier today for a two-day visit, was also awarded the 'Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross' in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership. During the delegation-level talks, the two leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major milestone in the relationship, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X. The leaders discussed ways to deepen cooperation in trade & investment, technology and innovation, green transition, space, emerging technologies, defence & security, SMEs, research and .

PM Modi receives Sweden's prestigious award Royal Order of Polar Star

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a Head of Government by the Scandinavian nation. This is Prime Minister Modi's 31st international honour. The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government. The Royal Order of the Polar Star was instituted in 1748 and is intended to recognise personal endeavours for Sweden or for Swedish interests, particularly within public activities, as well as the successful performance of public tasks and duties, according to the official website. Modi arrived in Sweden on Sunday for a two-day visit. He was received by his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, at the Gothenburg Airport.

PM Modi lands in Sweden; to hold talks on trade, technology, defence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sweden on Sunday, where he will hold talks on trade, technology, defence and other key sectors. The prime minister's aircraft was escorted by Swedish Air Force jets while landing in Gothenburg. He was given a warm welcome at the airport by his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson. "I will be meeting Prime Minister Kristersson with the aim of advancing the India-Sweden friendship in trade, investments, innovation, defence and more," Modi said in a social media post. He further said, "With PM Kristersson and President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, I will be meeting European business leaders at the European Business Round Table for Industry. This will also deepen investment linkages between India and Europe." Modi's two-day Sweden tour will focus on exploring new avenues of cooperation to enhance bilateral trade, which reached USD 7.75 billion in 2025. The two sides are also set to focus on boosting ties in areas of green

Kalpataru Projects secures orders worth ₹4,439 crore in T&D business

Kalpataru Projects International Ltd (KPIL) on Thursday said the company with its subsidiaries, have secured orders worth about Rs 4,439 crores in the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) business. These include order of 400kV transmission line and associated substations in Africa: orders for transmission line projects in India and order for substation project in Sweden, a company statement said. According to the statement, KPIL, one of the leading EPC players in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) and civil infrastructure sector, along with its subsidiaries, have secured notification of awards/comfort letters/confirmation of consummation of contract of about Rs 4,439 crore in the transmission and distribution (T&D) business. Manish Mohnot, MD & CEO, KPIL, said in the statement, "The T&D business allows us to leverage our market-leading position and integrated capabilities to deliver world-class EPC solutions. With these wins, we have surpassed our annual .

Swedish Deputy PM Ebba Busch arrives in India to attend AI Impact Summit

Upon her arrival, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in a post on X highlighted the wideranging India-Sweden ties across sectors like trade, economy, science and innovation

Sweden's cashless society could be more vulnerable to hybrid war attacks

Across the Nordic and Baltic countries, governments are more and more concerned about Russian "hybrid war" attacks

New Nato members Finland and Sweden to buy more US arms for Ukraine

NATO's two newest members, Finland and Sweden, said Wednesday that they would buy more weapons from the United States to give to Ukraine, a day after data showed that foreign military aid to the war-torn country had declined sharply in recent months. Over the summer, NATO started to coordinate regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine to help fend off Russia's war. The aim was to send at least one load a month of targeted and predictable military support, each worth around USD 500 million. Spare weapons stocks in European arsenals have all but dried up, and NATO diplomats have said that the United States has around USD 10-USD 12 billion worth of arms, air defence systems and ammunition that Ukraine could use. Under the financial arrangement known as the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, or PURL European allies and Canada are buying American weapons to help Kyiv keep Russian forces at bay. About USD 2 billion worth has already been allocated. Finland's defence .

'With Sweden's strengths and India's ambitions, easy to double trade'

Jan Thesleff and Sofia Högman tell Archis Mohan they expect India-Sweden trade and investments to double in the coming years

Can low blood sugar make you faint? Sweden's health minister collapsed on TV

A sudden blood sugar crash caused Sweden's new health minister to faint on live TV-here's why hypoglycaemia happens, who's at risk, and how to stay safe

How Sweden's 'secondhand only' shopping mall is changing retail trends

ReTuna was established in 2015 as part of Eskilstuna's climate and waste reduction strategy

Ikea plans to enhance sourcing from India to 50%: Swedish minister

Global home decor and furniture retailer IKEA has ambitions to increase sourcing from India to 50 per cent, Swedish trade minister Benjamin Dousa said on Wednesday. IKEA's sourcing basket includes textiles, plastics, and metals, among others, and the company plans to add more items. Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa said that India is aiming to increase the share of manufacturing in the country's GDP and Sweden is a partner in this endeavour. "One example is IKEA that has communicated to their ambition to amplify sourcing locally from India to 50 per cent for its global operations from the current 30 per cent," he said here while addressing businesses of India and Sweden. Presently, Europe is IKEA's biggest supplier, followed by America and Asia, in which China leads. IKEA has been sourcing from India for the last five decades, though it started its retail operation in India in 2018 by opening its first store in Hyderabad,

CEC Kumar to speak on electoral integrity at IDEA Stockholm Conference

CEC Gyanesh Kumar will address the global IDEA Stockholm Conference on electoral integrity on 10 June, amid domestic concerns over the neutrality of the Election Commission of India

EU urges citizens to stockpile three days of supplies in case of crisis

The European Union on Wednesday urged citizens across the continent to stockpile food, water and other essentials to last at least 72 hours as war, cyberattacks, climate change and disease increase the chances of a crisis. The call to action for the EU's 450 million citizens comes as the 27-nation bloc rethinks its security, especially after the Trump administration warned that Europe must take more responsibility for it. In recent years, the EU has weathered COVID-19 and the threat from Russia, including its attempts to exploit Europe's dependence on its natural gas to weaken support for Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia could be capable of launching another attack in Europe by 2030. Today's threats facing Europe are more complex than ever, and they are all interconnected, said Preparedness and Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib as she unveiled a new strategy for dealing with future disasters. While the commission is keen not to be seen as

This will be breakthrough year for India and EU: Ex-Swedish PM Carl Bildt

Bildt stated that both sides are committed to reaching an agreement by the end of the year