PM Modi postpones overseas trip

In the wake of India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’- which saw targeted strikes against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pok- Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled his significant upcoming tour to Europe. The three-nation visit, which included scheduled stops in Croatia, Norway, and the Netherlands, was being planned for mid-May.

While official reasons for the cancellation have not been explicitly stated, the decision comes at a time of heightened regional tensions following India’s military action. The development suggests a potential recalibration of diplomatic priorities in light of the evolving security landscape as the Prime Minister’s focus is likely to remain on domestic and immediate regional matters following the operation in Pakistan.

Earlier, PM Modi also cancelled his visit to Russia, the Kremlin confirmed. PM Modi will not be attending the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on May 9 when Russia marks the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that India will be represented at a different level. The annual parade- held in Moscow’s Red Square- commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.