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PM Modi invites Norwegian firms to boost investments in India’s green and maritime sectors ‎

‎New Delhi, May 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged stronger economic cooperation between India and Norway, encouraging Norwegian companies to increase investments in clean energy, shipbuilding, maritime industries and health technology during the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo. ‎
The summit, attended by Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, brought together CEOs from more than 50 companies along with over 250 representatives from the business and research sectors of both nations.
The event underscored the growing momentum in India-Norway relations following the implementation of the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). ‎
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PM Modi, Saint-Gobain chief explore sustainable construction and investment expansion in India

18 Jun 2026 | 4:13 PM

New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held talks with Benoit Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain, in Paris, focusing on opportunities in the materials and construction sector, particularly in the areas of sustainability, innovation and the French multinational’s growing investments in India.

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NEET-UG Retest: Pradhan calls for tighter security, 'free and fair' exam

18 Jun 2026 | 4:05 PM

New Delhi, 18 Jun (UNI) With the re-test for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) scheduled for June 21, the Centre has intensified preparations for the high-stakes medical entrance examination. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday chaired a review meeting to assess arrangements for the re-conduct of the exam, which is expected to be taken by millions of aspirants across the country.

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PM Modi champions responsible AI and global cooperation at G7 Summit, moves to Paris for innovation push

18 Jun 2026 | 3:13 PM

Shahid K Abbas
New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a busy day at the G7 Summit in France by urging global collaboration on artificial intelligence, resilient food and energy supply chains, and enhanced support for developing countries. Following the summit, he proceeded to Paris for a visit centered on technology, innovation, and strengthening India-France relations.

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SC issues notice on plea seeking national database for advocates, social media conduct rules

18 Jun 2026 | 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notices to the Centre, the Bar Council of India (BCI), all State Bar Councils, and the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a writ petition filed by the Bar Association of India (BAI) seeking the establishment of a nationwide advocate verification mechanism to identify and eliminate fake lawyers, as well as the formulation of a social media code of conduct for advocates.

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Akhilesh's 'search Panchayat' jibe signals escalating battle for narrative in Uttar Pradesh

18 Jun 2026 | 2:11 PM

Shahid K Abbas
New Delhi, Jun 18 (UNI) Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's latest attack on an unnamed Uttar Pradesh minister is more than a routine political allegation; it reflects the intensifying struggle for political narrative, organizational credibility and voter perception as the state inches closer to the 2027 Assembly elections.

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