Raksha Mantri to undertake an official visit to Vietnam & South Korea

Focus on bolstering military cooperation, industrial partnerships and maritime collaboration, promoting peace & stability in Indo-Pacific region: Shri Rajnath Singh

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to Vietnam from May 18 to 19, 2026, followed by Republic of Korea from May 19 to 21, 2026. In a post on X prior to his departure, Raksha Mantri looked forward to visiting the two Asian nations to further expand the scope of bilateral engagement. The focus will be on deepening strategic military cooperation, strengthening defence industrial partnerships, and boosting maritime collaboration, promoting peace & stability in the Indo-Pacific region, he said.

Raksha Mantri’s visit to Vietnam marks 10 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

INDIAN OCEAN SHIP SAGAR DEPARTS COLOMBO AFTER SUCCESSFUL PORT CALL

The Indian Navy’s Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar departed Colombo, Sri Lanka on 18 May 2026 following a successful three-day port call, further reinforcing the enduring maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka and advancing India’s vision of MAHASAGAR - Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.

During the visit, the Commanding Officer of IOS Sagar called on senior leadership of the

POWERICS Appoints Dr.Primit Parikh to Its Board of Directors

Dr.Primit - Global compound semiconductor technologies expert

Made in India 65 W fast and efficient GaN Charger

Jatin Mallipudi, Co-founder PowerICS Pvt. Ltd.

POWERICS is focused on creating world-class power conversion products with a Make-in-India core enabling efficient, sustainable & intelligent power solutions through advanced semiconductor technology.”

— Dr.Primit Parikh

HYDERABAD, INDIA, May 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- POWERICS, an emerging Indian company focused on advanced power electronics and compound semiconductor technologies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Primit Parikh to its Board of Directors.

Dr.Primit is an industry expert in compound

Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces major reforms to simplify farmers’ lives under PM Modi’s ‘Reform Express’

Licensing for sale and storage of household pesticides and registration process for new fertilisers to be simplified: Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

All 649 customs ports digitally integrated to facilitate import of agricultural commodities: Union Agriculture Minister

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare on Monday reviewed a series of major reform measures aimed at simplifying processes for farmers, traders and agri-sector stakeholders, as Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the ministry would accelerate changes under

Ministry of Ayush Issues Public Health Advisory on Heatwave and Extreme Heat Conditions

Advisory highlights preventive measures, traditional wellness practices and emergency response for protection against heat-related illnesses

In view of the rising temperatures and prevailing heatwave conditions in several parts of the country, the Ayush Vertical under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, in coordination with the Ministry of Ayush, has issued a comprehensive Public Health Advisory on Extreme Heat/Heatwave for the current summer season.

The advisory provides detailed guidance for the general public, vulnerable groups,

English Translation of Prime Minister's Address at the European Round Table for Industry

Your Excellency, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson,
Your Excellency Ursula von der Leyen,
Your Royal Highness,
President and CEO of the Volvo Group,
Chairman of the European Round Table for Industry,
Distinguished business leaders of Europe present here,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

Namaskar!

First of all, I sincerely thank Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson for inviting me to this Round Table. I am pleased that this meeting is being held in Gothenburg - a city that is not only known for innovation but also stands as a vibrant symbol of Europe’s manufacturing spirit.

Friends,

It is an honour for me to address a distinguished platform such as the European Round Table

Prime Minister holds bilateral talks with Prime Minister of Sweden

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held bilateral consultations with Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Ulf Kristersson in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden also participated in the meeting and conveyed warm wishes from Their Majesties The King Carl XVI Gustaf and The Queen Silvia. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his warm wishes on His Majesty The King's 80th birthday.

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and acknowledged the