PM Narendra Modi spent 33 hours on plane in four-day trip to Portugal, US and Netherlands
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent close to 33 hours on Air India One in his four-day trip.
Jun 28, 2017, 21:58 PM IST
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in forest fires in Portugal
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of forest fire, deepest condolences," Prime Minister Modi said in his joint address to media after holding talks with Costa.
Jun 24, 2017, 22:11 PM IST
Portuguese PM Antonio Costa arranges special 'Gujarati lunch' for PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Modi in second-leg of his visit will later today depart for The United States of America.
Jun 24, 2017, 20:22 PM IST
'Portugal weeps' as deadly forest fire still rages
More than 1,000 firefighters on Monday battled a giant forest fire that swept through central Portugal at the weekend, killing at least 62 people.
Jun 19, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi expresses grief over loss of lives in Portugal forest fire
More than 100,000 hectares of the country`s mainland was devastated by a series of fires last year.
Jun 18, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
At least 62 killed in forest fire still raging in Portugal
The government declared three days of mourning and sent two army battalions to help the emergency services.
Jun 18, 2017, 19:36 PM IST
Apart from US, PM Narendra Modi to visit Netherlands and Portugal
Modi will be visiting The Netherlands on June 27. The visit assumes significance as India and The Netherlands are celebrating 70 years of establishment of diplomatic relation.
Jun 16, 2017, 20:15 PM IST
Portuguese PM is of Indian descent - Know more about him
He was born in Mozambique in 1929 when it was still a Portuguese colony.
Jan 12, 2017, 08:25 AM IST
Portugese PM in Goa, to visit his ancestral home
As he visited the land of his ancestors, Portugese Prime Minister Antonio Costa was on Wednesday accorded a warm welcome in Goa, with Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar terming it as a "proud" moment for the people of the state.
Jan 11, 2017, 15:36 PM IST
Portuguese PM to skip beaches, packed schedule in Goa
Goa was ruled by Portugal for 451 years before she was liberated by the Indian Army in 1961.
Jan 10, 2017, 10:52 AM IST
Portuguese PM Antonio Costa should apologise for atrocities committed in Goa: Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party
The Portuguese Prime Minister should apologise for the atrocities committed on its former Goa colony and the consulate should be shifted out of the state, a former minister said on Monday.
Jan 09, 2017, 13:08 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Cristiano Ronaldo's autographed shirt
Regarded as one of the greatest football players ever, Ronaldo won his fourth Ballon d'Or trophy last year.
Jan 07, 2017, 23:23 PM IST
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas opens in Bengaluru
The 14th edition of the three-day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, billed as the largest convergence of Indian Diaspora, began in the country's IT hub on Saturday with the spotlight on the role of youth in transforming the society and India's potential to play the role of a 'Vishwa Guru' again.
Jan 07, 2017, 16:20 PM IST
Portuguese PM's India visit to lay foundation for robust partnership
Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa will be the chief guest at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru.
Jan 07, 2017, 14:57 PM IST
Hundreds leave homes as fires sweep through Portugal
In Madeira, hundreds of people left their homes and two fire fighters were injured.
Aug 10, 2016, 07:19 AM IST
Portugal votes in key presidential ballot
Portuguese voters were electing a new president on Sunday in a ballot being closely watched in Brussels as the country recovers from a 78-billion-euro ($85-billion) bailout.
Jan 25, 2016, 00:49 AM IST
RSS demands apology from Portugual PM on his visit to Goa
Goa was liberated from the Portuguese rule on December 19, 1961.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:04 PM IST
Will invite Portuguese PM to felicitate him: Laxmikant Parsekar
Goa was a Portuguese colony for over 450 years until it was liberated by the Indian Army on December 19, 1961.
Jan 15, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Narendra Modi congratulates new PM of Portugal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Portugal's new Prime Minister Antonio Costa and said he looks forward to working with him to strengthen bilateral ties.
Nov 26, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
New Portugal PM forms government in delicate balancing act
Portugal's new Prime Minister Antonio Costa on Wednesday formed a new government that will have to pull off a tricky balancing act, satisfying both Brussels and his allies on the radical left.
Nov 25, 2015, 23:01 PM IST
