All posts tagged: Elevate

India and Slovakia elevate bilateral ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ | India News

India and Slovakia elevate bilateral ties to ‘comprehensive partnership’ | India News

Published by Parlour News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 02:38 AM IST INDIA AND Slovakia elevated their bilateral ties to “comprehensive partnership”, and signed pacts on labour migration, defence, digital technologies, higher education and research, quantum communication and student exchange programme with IIT Delhi after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico on Monday. The comprehensive partnership aims to take bilateral relations to a new level, strengthen existing cooperation mechanisms and explore new avenues for deepening cooperation, both bilaterally and multilaterally, the joint statement said. After meeting PM Fico in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava, Modi said, “India and Slovakia are also moving forward in close coordination on the global stage. We agree that all disputes and tensions should be resolved peacefully. We will continue to work together with all partners in this direction.” This was a reference to the Russia-Ukraine war, which has been ongoing in Slovakia’s neighbourhood for more than four years now. The two sides also established a joint working group in counter-terrorism and a consular dialogue. Modi’s visit is the first by …

India, Slovakia elevate ties to comprehensive partnership as PM Modi holds talks

India, Slovakia elevate ties to comprehensive partnership as PM Modi holds talks

Published by Parlour News

India and Slovakia on Monday elevated their relations to a comprehensive partnership and concluded agreements on cooperation in defence, labour mobility, digital technologies, and cyber-security, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, held talks to further strengthen ties. *Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico during a high tea meeting, in Bratislava, Slovakia. (@NarendraModi) Modi, the first Indian prime minister to travel to Slovakia since the country’s independence in 1993, said the elevation of the relationship reflects the shared trust and priorities of the two countries. He emphasised the potential for cooperation with Slovakia in fields such as automobiles, railways, space, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence. Slovakia is the second leg of Modi’s nearly week-long visit to Europe and he is set to return to France to attend the outreach sessions of the G7 Summit in Evian and to hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, on June 16-17. “I express my special gratitude to the PM for Slovakia’s support in finalising the …

Gullak season 5 review: Fresh paint, Wi-Fi and warm performances of Mishra family elevate a safe, predictable season

Gullak season 5 review: Fresh paint, Wi-Fi and warm performances of Mishra family elevate a safe, predictable season

Published by Parlour News

Gullak season 5 web series review Cast: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Anant V Joshi, Harsh Mayar, Helly Shah, Sunita Rajwar and Gopal Datt Director: Shreyansh Pandey and Abhay Raut Rating: ★★★ In the fifth season of SonyLIV’s Gullak, a conversation between Shanti Mishra (Geetanjali Kulkarni) and her husband, Santosh (Jameel Khan), beautifully captures the evolving face of India’s middle class. Reflecting on a shift familiar to many modern parents, Shanti notes that while she willingly embraced a life of simple compromises, her children view life through a different lens. Her minor observation that their eldest son, Annu (Anant V Joshi), can no longer sleep comfortably without an air conditioner speaks to a larger generational truth: the baseline for comfort has shifted. Expecting a future daughter-in-law to adapt to past hardships is no longer realistic. Gullak season poster . (SonyLIV) This single piece of dialogue gets to the very core of season 5. The Mishra household is navigating a slow, inevitable transition into modernity where fresh paint, high-speed WiFi, and contemporary appliances upgrade their daily routines, …

Madhuri Dixit & Triptii Dimri Elevate This Deliciously Messy Dark Dramedy

Madhuri Dixit & Triptii Dimri Elevate This Deliciously Messy Dark Dramedy

Published by Webster

Maa Behen Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Ravi Kishan, Dharna Durga, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Arunoday Singh Director: Suresh Triveni Maa Behen Movie Review: Dark Humor Meets Family Dysfunction (Photo Credit –Netflix) What’s Good: Full marks to Triptii Dimri, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Madhuri Dixit, and Dharna Durga…strictly in that order for their scintillating performances! What’s Bad: Some parts are incoherent and uneven, and even seem forced Loo Break: Hmm… I don’t think one should! Watch or Not?: For those liking darkly different dramedies, a surefire ‘Yes!’ Ditto for fans of the protagonist actors. For the rest, their wish! Language: Hindi Available On: OTT (Netflix) release Runtime: 135 minutes User Rating: In a North Indian town, Rekha (Madhuri Dixit), a widow, lives in a home leased out to her by Guptaji (Ravi Kishan), who lives opposite the bungalow. Guptaji has always been besotted with her and jealous of her husband, Sukumar (Jatin Sarna), when the couple came to live in the neighborhood. Soon, a freak accident kills Sukumar, and the widow is generally considered a …

India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, lock 5-year defence roadmap

India, Cyprus elevate ties to strategic partnership, lock 5-year defence roadmap

Published by Parlour News

India and Cyprus enhanced their ties to a strategic partnership and concluded agreements to boost cooperation in key areas such as defence, technology and counter-terrorism as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides focused on bolstering trade and investment relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides witness an exchange of MoUs in New Delhi on Friday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) Christodoulides, who is on his first visit to India after becoming President, began the trip by travelling to Mumbai with a 60-member business delegation before arriving in New Delhi for talks with Modi. Cyprus currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), and the discussions also covered leveraging the proposed India-EU trade deal. Cyprus has emerged as an important investment gateway between India and Europe and is among the top 10 investors in the country, with investments almost doubling over the past decade, Modi said at a joint media interaction with Christodoulides. “The India-EU free trade agreement has opened up many …

Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

Morning Digest: Kerala Cabinet to take oath today; India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, and more

Published by Parlour News

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar receives the list of cabinet ministers from the Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, at the Lok Bhavan, in Thiruvananthapuram. Photo: X/@KeralaGovernor via PTI Satheesan names 20 Ministers; Kerala Cabinet to take oath on May 18 A day before his swearing-in ceremony, Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday (May 17, 2026) unveiled the 20-member Council of Ministers of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Congress will have 11 Ministers in the Cabinet – Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan, A.P. Anil Kumar, P.C. Vishnunadh, T. Siddique, Bindu Krishna, K.A. Thulasi, Roji M. John, M. Liju and O.J. Janeesh. India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership India and Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors. Trade, energy, discussions on global conflicts to top agenda for Modi’s Nordic visit Trade and energy supplies will top …

India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

India, Sweden agree to elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

Published by Parlour News

India and Sweden on Sunday (May 17, 2026) agreed to elevate their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Swedish counterpart, Ulf Kristersson, focusing on trade, technology, defence, and other key sectors. Mr. Modi, who arrived earlier today for a two-day visit, was also awarded the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross’ in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the India-Sweden relationship and his visionary leadership. PM Modi in Sweden updates on May 17, 2026 During the delegation-level talks, the two Prime Ministers reviewed the full spectrum of India-Sweden relations and agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership, marking a major milestone in the relationship. “In light of our growing cooperation across every sector, we have decided to elevate our relationship to the level of a Strategic Partnership. In this partnership, we will focus and move ahead on green transition, security, emerging technology and people-to-people ties,” PM Modi said. Prime Minister Modi made these remarks while adressing the joint press meet …

Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph & Jessica McNamee Elevate A Flawed But Thrilling Sequel

Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph & Jessica McNamee Elevate A Flawed But Thrilling Sequel

Published by Webster

Mortal Kombat II Movie Review Rating: Star Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Tati Gabrielle, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada Director: Simon McQuoid Mortal Kombat II Movie Review: The long-awaited tournament finally arrives with thrilling world-building. (Photo Credit: Instagram) What’s Good: The action is better than in the first movie, and just for that, the movie is a better entertainment experience. What’s Bad: The pacing feels weird, like it needed better editing, and the visual effects also look a bit unfinished in places. Loo Break: Don’t miss the introduction to Johnny Cage, but after that, you can take a break. Watch or Not?: This is a must-watch for all Mortal Kombat fans or those looking for some easy fun. Language: English (with subtitles) Available On: Theaters Runtime: 116 Minutes User Rating: Opening: 2026 is not even halfway done, and it keeps delivering on those video game movies we were so scared about a decade before, but now, Hollywood is taking the video game industry seriously, as it is …

India, Vietnam elevate ties, conclude 13 agreements across sectors

India, Vietnam elevate ties, conclude 13 agreements across sectors

Published by Parlour News

India and Vietnam on Wednesday raised their ties to an enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership and set a target of boosting trade to $25 billion by 2030 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam held talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, and critical minerals. rime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnam President To Lam held talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, defence, and critical minerals. (PMO) Lam arrived in India within a month of becoming president of Vietnam, which has emerged as an important security and trade partner for India in Southeast Asia. He is accompanied by several ministers and a large business delegation and will also travel to the financial hub of Mumbai to bolster two-way commerce, which has doubled over the past decade to almost $16 billion. During the meeting between Modi and Lam, the two sides concluded 13 agreements to drive cooperation in areas ranging from critical minerals and pharmaceuticals to digital payments and technologies. Modi noted at a joint media interaction that Vietnam had become India’s first …

India and Vietnam elevate ties sign 18 agreements during To Lam’s visit

India and Vietnam elevate ties sign 18 agreements during To Lam’s visit

Published by Webster

The state visit of the President of Vietnam To Lam, to India saw 18 outcomes, comprising 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and five announcements seeking to deepen bilateral ties. As per the official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the announcements comprised the elevation of bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The MEA statement further mentioned that an MoU on Mutual Cooperation between IREL (India) Ltd. and the Institute for Technology of Radioactive and Rare Elements (ITRRE) of Vietnam was signed during the talks. The MoU formalises the long-standing commitment on both sides to expand bilateral cooperation in the areas of rare earth elements, among other new-age technologies, as per the MEA statement, as per ANI.  India and Vietnam sign a cultural exchange programme A cultural exchange programme between the Ministry of Culture, India, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam for 2026-30 was signed between both parties. The specific activities and exchanges to be carried out under this agreement are agreed upon within the framework of a …