The 3rd India-Nordic Summit, attended by PM Modi, resulted in eight key outcomes focusing on green growth, innovation, defense, and climate cooperation. Ties were upgraded to a strategic green partnership, with emphasis on trade, clean energy, Arctic research, STEM, 6G, blue economy, talent mobility, and defense.
Iceland PM Kristrún Frostadóttir praised the word 'Sambandh' at the India-Nordic Summit, echoing PM Modi's use of the term to signify connection and closeness between India and Nordic nations. The summit focused on sustainability and technology.
India and five Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark) meet in Oslo to enhance strategic and trade ties, focusing on technology, green transition, energy security, and geopolitical issues like the Ukraine war.
India's state-run fuel retailers increased petrol and diesel prices by approximately 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second hike in less than a week. This follows a four-year freeze, attributed to the US-Iran conflict impacting global oil prices. The increases coincide with a severe heatwave across northern and central India.
