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Lakshadweep Tourist Numbers Soar After PM Modi’s Appeal, Maldives Sees Sharp Dip In Indian Visitors
May 20, 2026
According to an RTI response, tourist arrivals in Lakshadweep surged from just 3,875 in 2020 to …
India’s share in Maldives tourism dropped from 11.1% to 6.4%, with total Indian arrivals …
A diplomatic row between India and the Maldives in January 2024 appears to have significantly …
Ani News
Project Cheetah: India's landmark wildlife restoration initiative shows strong progress and promising future
May 20, 2026
A high-level review meeting of Project Cheetah was held under the chairpersonship of the MoEFCC,…
The current population of Cheetahs stands at 53 cheetahs, of which 33 are Indian-born, …
Kuno National Park has been developed as the primary site for the establishment of the Cheetah …
Money Control
UAE to launch 16 new centres for Indian passport and visa services from July 1
May 20, 2026
UAE to launch 16 new centers for Indian passport and visa services from July 1
Kerala-based Alhind to take over Indian consular services in UAE with expanded digital network
New UAE rollout aims to simplify passport and visa services for Indian community
WION
Norway minister hails India's digital revolution as key to new green partnership
May 20, 2026
Norway minister praises India’s digital transformation, calls the country an international …
India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership to deepen cooperation in digital public goods and …
Norway highlights growing collaboration with India on digital identity and Global South partnerships
Business Standard
PepsiCo India to invest ₹5,700 crore by 2030 on capacity expansion
May 20, 2026
PepsiCo to invest nearly ₹5,700 crore in India by 2030 to expand manufacturing capacity
New PepsiCo facilities in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Tamil Nadu to boost manufacturing growth
India remains among PepsiCo’s top global markets as company commits major long-term investment
Business Standard
Third India-Nordic Summit: Nordic nations to invest $100 bn in 15 years
May 20, 2026
India offers 100% FDI to Nordic defence firms in defence corridors
Nordic nations committed to an investment of $100 billion in India over the next 15 years
India and Nordic nations agreed to strengthen high-tech research projects in STEM fields and …
The Times of India
Italy and India: A strategic partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean
May 20, 2026
PM Modi and PM Meloni define a strategic push to bridge the Indian Ocean and Europe into an Indo-…
India and Italy targets a €20-billion trade goal by 2029, integrating Made in Italy strengths …
PM Modi and PM Meloni advocates for ethical, human-centric AI development to empower the Global …
News18
Why PM Modi’s Foreign Trips Matter
May 20, 2026
PM Modi’s foreign outreach is focused on energy, technology and strategic partnerships
PM Modi’s Europe tour highlights cooperation on semiconductor, 6G and quantum technologies: …
India’s diplomatic engagements are tied to long-term strategic and economic interests
The Times of India
'Need more sambandh': Iceland PM draws attention to 'purely Icelandic word' with PM Modi on stage at Nordic conference
May 20, 2026
Iceland PM draws attention to Sambandh, a purely Icelandic word with PM Modi during India-…
Iceland's PM noted that FTA’s have successfully driven an increase in investments into India
India-Nordic summit convened leaders from Nordic countries to plan advanced tech collaboration …
The Times of India
India, Nordic nations upgrade ties with green tech, def focus
May 20, 2026
India, Nordic nations elevate ties to Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership
India and the Nordic countries would continue to advocate for a rules-based global order: PM Modi
India and the Nordic countries would advance space ties through a planned Swedish payload on …
The Times of India
PM Modi holds bilateral meets with Denmark, Finland, Iceland PMs
May 20, 2026
PM Modi holds bilateral meets with Denmark, Finland, Iceland PMs to expand diplomatic, economic,…
India and Finland reaffirmed their mutual commitment to completely doubling bilateral trade by 2030
PM Modi invited Danish businesses to expand their operational presence within Gujarat's finance …
Business Standard
Credit card adoption rises in India's Tier 2, 3 cities: SBI Card report
May 20, 2026
Credit card adoption rises in India's Tier 2, 3 cities: SBI Card report
Tier 2 and 3 cities account for a massive 81% of total UPI-linked credit card spending
India's credit card ecosystem logged over ₹23.62 trillion in overall spends during FY26
The Economic Times
DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched missile in air and ground combat modes
May 20, 2026
DRDO successfully tests UAV-launched missile in air and ground combat modes
The Air-to-Ground mode targets armor, while the Air-to-Air mode engages airborne drones and …
DRDO collaborated with Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence to secure a mature domestic supply …
Ani News
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission strengthening India's national digital health ecosystem: JP Nadda
May 20, 2026
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission strengthening India's national digital health ecosystem: JP Nadda
India expands healthcare access with over 1.85 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the country
India is accelerating towards Universal Health Coverage through Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: Union …
The Times of India
Defence boost: US clears Apache, M777 support deals for India worth over $428 million
May 20, 2026
US clears over $428 million Apache and M777 support deals for India under Foreign Military …
India to receive long-term sustainment, logistics and training support for Apache helicopters …
Proposed defence support packages will strengthen India’s operational readiness and homeland …
Business Standard
'Welcome to Rome, my friend': Italian PM Meloni welcomes PM Modi
May 20, 2026
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni welcomes PM Modi to Rome as India-Italy ties continue to strengthen
India and Italy advancing cooperation under Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029
PM Modi’s Rome visit highlights growing India-Italy collaboration across trade, defence and …
Ani News
Indian diaspora, artists accord warm welcome to PM Narendra Modi in Rome
May 20, 2026
Indian diaspora and artists welcome PM Modi in Rome during Italy visit
PM Modi interacts with Indian community as cultural performances mark Rome visit
India-Italy ties gain momentum as PM Modi arrives in Rome for final leg of tour
News18
PM Modi’s ‘Wed In India’ Appeal Is Bringing Couples Back To India’s Luxury Wedding Destinations
May 20, 2026
PM Modi’s ‘Wed in India’ appeal boosts interest in Indian luxury wedding destinations
From Udaipur to Kerala, couples rediscover India’s culturally rooted wedding destinations
‘Wed in India’ push highlights how destination weddings support local communities and traditions
FirstPost
Nordic investment into India increased by 200% in past decade: PM Modi in Oslo
May 20, 2026
PM Modi said Investment from Nordic countries into India has increased by about 200% over the …
PM Modi said bilateral trade has grown nearly four times over the past 10 years, with Nordic …
PM Modi said discussions at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit covered a wide range of areas, …
FirstPost
Dhol, bhangra and gidda: Italy’s Sikh community readies grand reception for PM Modi's visit
May 20, 2026
PM Modi landed in Rome for the fifth and final stop of his five-nation global tour, receiving a …
An Italian artist in Rome presented PM Modi with a hand-painted artwork inspired by Varanasi
Several attendees in Rome described the interaction as emotional and spoke of the Prime Minister’…
News18
IMEEC: PM Modi, Meloni And The Corridor The World Needs Right Now
May 20, 2026
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor —born at the New Delhi G20 has quietly …
IMEEC envisions a connected web of rail and sea routes—an eastern leg running from India to the …
IMEEC’s entire logic is that the future of Asia-Europe trade cannot keep depending on whoever …
Business Standard
Assam, UP, Meghalaya India's fastest growing states: Study
May 20, 2026
Assam, UP and Meghalaya are India's fastest-growing states on five-year nominal GDP growth: …
Assam recorded the highest nominal GDP expansion among all large states with a five-year CAGR …
Top states, including Maharashtra and Gujarat, still maintain dominance by contributing 48% of …
Business Standard
Women under 35 led mutual fund investments in FY26, shows data
May 20, 2026
Women under 35 led mutual fund investments in FY26: CAMS report
The share of SIPs in women investors' gross inflows rose from 25% in FY25 to 28% in FY26: CAMS …
Live SIPs held by women climbed to 20.3 million, accounting for 29% of the overall CAMS SIP base
Business Line
How coal gasification promises to be a gamechanger in energy security, cutting imports
May 20, 2026
India scales up coal gasification push to strengthen energy security and reduce imports
Coal gasification projects aim to convert domestic coal into hydrogen, fuels and industrial …
Government expands support for coal and lignite gasification as part of long-term energy …
The Economic Times
More than 8,800 cases admitted under IBC, creditors realise over Rs 4.11 lakh cr till Dec 2025
May 20, 2026
Over 8,800 insolvency cases admitted under IBC till December 2025, creditors recover ₹4.11 lakh …
More than 4,000 corporate debtors rescued through resolutions, settlements and withdrawals …
Government highlights recent IBC reforms to strengthen insolvency resolution and improve ease …
Hindustan Times
How GST 2.0 changed India’s car market and boosted small car sales
May 19, 2026
GST 2.0 has made small cars more affordable, helping revive demand across India’s passenger …
Lower taxes under GST 2.0 have encouraged first-time buyers and strengthened consumer …
Stronger small car sales are giving fresh momentum to growth across India’s automotive sector
Outlook Business
From AI to Semiconductors: Modi Courts Europe Inc. for India’s Next Growth Phase
May 19, 2026
PM Modi is engaging Europe Inc. to boost partnerships in AI and semiconductor development
PM Modi's outreach to Europe Inc aims to attract advanced technology investment and strengthen …
These collaborations with European industry leaders will support India’s ambition to become a …
The Times Of india
India achieves milestone as first domestically produced C-295 aircraft is ready for flight test
May 19, 2026
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 is now ready for flight testing, marking a breakthrough in …
The domestically-produced Airbus C295 brings advanced aerospace manufacturing technology and …
Local production of Indigenous aerospace technology will reduce import dependence while …
The Economic Times
India, Norway signed triangular development cooperation agreement for benefit of Global South: PM Modi
May 19, 2026
"Today, we also signed a triangular development cooperation agreement. Together, we will …
The Indian government's new agreement with Norway successfully positions India's DPI projects …
PM Modi highlighted Norway's participation in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Initiative to secure …
The Times Of india
Export diversification push adds $202 million in FY26 as India expands into 1,821 new global markets
May 19, 2026
The Central government's proactive focus on trade expansion enabled India to achieve …
India successfully broadened its trade map in FY26 by adding 1,821 new commodity products and …
Export diversification highlights a gradual shift from traditional commodity-led expansion …
News18
PM Modi Receives Norway's Top Civilian Honour, His 32nd Global Award So Far
May 19, 2026
PM Modi received Norway’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his global leadership
Reception of Norway’s highest civilian honour marks PM Modi’s 32nd international award
PM Modi’s felicitation in Oslo highlights stronger India-Norway ties and growing diplomatic …
Asianet News
Indian economy's long-term story intact, challenges manageable: HDFC
May 19, 2026
Backed by the Central government's proactive policies, India is projected to sustain a strong …
India maintains a comfortable foreign exchange reserve of around $690 billion, providing a …
"The long-term story of India is very much intact": Devarsh Vakil, HDFC Securities
Hindustan Times
Shaping a new era of industrial cooperation
May 19, 2026
"India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies while pursuing one of …
India is balancing climate ambition with developmental realities by targeting to achieve …
The Indian government has placed industrial decarbonisation at the center of global climate …
The Economic Times
India unveils official glimpse of its first ever bullet train
May 19, 2026
The Central government has displayed the 1st official glimpse of the country's pioneering …
The ambitious 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor will connect major industrial …
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor will complete the journey in around 2 hours and 7 …
The Times Of india
From Arctic to outer space: India, Norway clinch deals
May 19, 2026
"Through this strategic partnership, our companies will develop global solutions across sectors..…
Marking the 1st visit by an Indian PM to Norway in 43 years, PM Modi and PM Jonas Gahr Store …
India and Norway signed key deals for cooperation, while announcing 8 other positive outcomes …
The Indian Express
India, Norway elevate ties to Green Strategic Partnership, ink pacts on space, health, digital development
May 19, 2026
"Through this strategic partnership...our companies will develop global solutions by combining …
The Indian government signed a key MoU between ISRO and the Norwegian Space Agency to add new …
“We are strengthening our cooperation in health; a lot to learn from India.”PM Jonas Gahr Store
The Times Of india
India now Naxal-free: HM
May 19, 2026
"I can say with pride that India is now Naxal-free": Amit Shah, Home Minister
The Central government has successfully eliminated the decades-old menace of Naxalism, making …
The Central government pledged a comprehensive recovery plan to recoup over 5 decades' worth of …
The Economic Times
'Track imports, manufacture in India': Piyush Goyal pushes swadeshi production
May 19, 2026
"This year’s target is $1 trillion. This is a big target. We have to work together for this": …
The Central government has achieved excellent trade growth as the country’s overall exports …
India is actively working on FTAs with 38 countries to provide domestic goods preferential …
The Economic Times
India poised for strong growth revival despite global risks: Morgan Stanley
May 19, 2026
"Indeed, India was 18% of global GDP growth in 2025, a number that is likely to be higher in …
The Central government's supportive fiscal policies and large-scale investments in key sectors …
"We expect India to be a big gainer in a multi-polar world, with manufacturing share in GDP …
The Economic Times
India remains on a credible growth path despite fragmented global landscape: N Chandrasekaran
May 19, 2026
"Amid these global headwinds, India continues to experience credible economic growth. India's …
The Central government’s strategic measures, like income tax cuts, reduced interest rates, and …
Steady investments by the Central government have reinforced macroeconomic stability and …
The Times Of india
Anti-Naxal security camps turn 'seva deras' in Bastar
May 19, 2026
Security camps in Bastar, Chhattisgarh are increasingly serving as centres for public welfare …
Healthcare, education and social support initiatives are helping strengthen trust with local …
The contribution of security camps is supporting Bastar’s broader journey toward peace, …
Business Line
India-New Zealand trade pact: Beyond a small market
May 19, 2026
The Delhi-Wellington trade pact can open stronger access to high-value sectors despite New …
Deeper economic cooperation with New Zealand will strengthen supply chain resilience and …
The India-New Zealand Trade agreement creates fresh opportunities for collaboration in …
News18
PM Modi Invites Norwegian Firms To Invest In India Under $100 Billion EFTA Pact
May 19, 2026
PM Modi invited Norwegian firms to expand investments in India under the historic $100 billion …
The EUFTA opens new opportunities for collaboration between India and Europe in advanced …
Stronger Norwegian investment can support India’s clean energy ambitions and long-term …
News18
Anupam Kher Takes Vande Bharat From Jaipur To Delhi, Backs PM Modi’s Fuel Conservation Appeal
May 19, 2026
Actor Anupam Kher travelled on the Vande Bharat Express to support fuel-efficient travel choices
Actor Anupam Kher publicly backed PM Modi’s appeal for responsible fuel conservation
Anupam Kher's decision to take the highlights how individual action can contribute to broader …
ANI News
"More than a rockstar": Indian diaspora in Oslo eagerly awaits PM Modi's arrival
May 19, 2026
Members of the Indian diaspora in Oslo gathered eagerly to welcome PM Modi
Several supporters described him as “more than a rockstar,” reflecting strong admiration for …
PM Modi’s reception in Oslo exhibits his deep connect with overseas Indians and his embodiment …
Business Standard
India to emerge as key global production, export hub for Hyundai Motor
May 19, 2026
Hyundai Motor Company sees India becoming a major global production base for its future operations
India’s strong manufacturing ecosystem is helping it become a competitive export centre for …
Hyundai’s expanding India operations will strengthen the country’s position in global …
The Hindu
Return of Leiden copper plates should spark efforts for further repatriations, say Indian archaeologists
May 19, 2026
The return of the Leiden copper plates by the Netherlands marks an important restoration of …
Indian Archaeologists hope that the repatriation of Leiden Copper Plates inspire more efforts …
The repatriation of Leiden Copper Plates by the Netherlands strengthens global recognition of …
Zee News
'Strategic partnership' to 'Cooperation in AI': Six major outcomes of PM Modi's historic Sweden visit - Check
May 18, 2026
PM Modi's visit to Sweden has strengthened the Delhi-Stockholm strategic partnership through …
Both India and Sweden have expanded cooperation in artificial intelligence and advanced …
Stronger collaboration in trade, green innovation and research reflects growing long-term …
News18
Why PM Modi Visited The Afsluitdijk: The Dutch Water Model India Is Studying
May 18, 2026
PM Modi ended his two-day trip to the Netherlands by visiting the iconic Afsluitdijk dam, …
The Afsluitdijk represents global expertise in flood control and climate-resilient hydraulic …
Insights from the visit to Afsluitdijk could support India’s work towards constructing a dam …
NDTV
PM Modi Receives Sweden's Top Honour, Royal Order Of Polar Star
May 18, 2026
PM Modi was conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star, the highest honour awarded to a …
PM Modi was conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; this is PM Modi’s 31st …
PM Modi was conferred with Sweden's Royal Order of Polar Star; it is the highest distinction …