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May 19, 2026 4:21 PM

Sensex, Nifty end lower amid global tensions

Indian benchmark equity indices erased their intra-day gains and closed lower on Tuesday, as weakness in banking, financial and metal stocks weighed on investor sentiment amid elevated crude oil prices, ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and...

May 19, 2026 5:55 PM

India, Norway sign five major science and innovation agreements during PM Modi’s Oslo visit

India and Norway have strengthened their strategic partnership in science, technology and innovation with the signing of five major agreements during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Norway, aimed at expanding collaboration in clean energy, ...

May 19, 2026 10:50 AM

Indian equities trade higher after Trump signals possible Iran deal

Domestic equity markets traded higher on Tuesday in early trade amid hopes of a de-escalation in the West Asia conflict after US President Donald Trump indicated a possible nuclear deal with Iran. Sensex rose as much as 368 points or 0.48 per cent t...

May 19, 2026 9:48 AM

‘Green strategic partnership will strengthen cooperation’: PM Modi after talks with Norway PM Jonas Gahr Støre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India and Norway have elevated their bilateral ties to a “Green Strategic Partnership” following talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “I had f...

May 18, 2026 10:54 PM

PM Modi addresses India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited Norwegian companies to expand investments in India’s clean energy and maritime sectors as he addressed the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo alongside Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gah...

May 18, 2026 6:16 PM

India-Norway green strategic partnership will benefit entire world: PM Modi in Oslo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the newly announced India-Norway Green Strategic Partnership would not only deepen bilateral ties but also contribute to global progress in areas ranging from clean energy and climate resilience to mar...

May 18, 2026 6:00 PM

PM Modi, Norway PM Jonas Gahr Støre hold delegation-level talks in Oslo, elevate ties to green strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held restricted and delegation-level talks with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, with the two countries agreeing to elevate bilateral ties to a Green Strategic Partnership aimed at expanding c...

May 18, 2026 4:19 PM

Sensex, Nifty recover from day’s lows to end flat; IT stocks shine

Indian equity benchmarks erased most of their intra-day losses to end marginally higher on Monday, aided by strong buying in information technology stocks even as investors continued to track developments in West Asia. The benchmark Nifty closed 6.4...

May 18, 2026 3:14 PM

India eyes $2 trillion exports as Bharat Vyapar Mahotsav pushes ‘Swadeshi’ agenda: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India has set a target of achieving $2 trillion in exports in the next five years as part of its journey towards an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, or self-reliant India. Goyal was...

May 18, 2026 12:08 PM

Gold, silver trade volatile amid rising West Asia tensions and US bond yields

Gold and silver showed volatility on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which typically support safe-haven demand, and a sharp rise in US Treasury yields. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) gold futures (June 5) were trading a...