Finland

Timeline

1. 19 Mar2026
   Reports and indices

   World Happiness Report 2026: India 116th, Finland tops for ninth year¹²

   The World Happiness Report 2026, published on 19 March, ranked India 116th of 147 countries, up two places, while Finland stayed first for a ninth straight year, followed by Iceland and Denmark.

   • Report published 19 March 2026 (Thursday), ahead of International Day of Happiness on 20 March
   • India ranked 116th of 147 countries, up from 118th
   • Finland first for the ninth consecutive year (score 7.764), then Iceland and Denmark; Costa Rica 4th
   • Theme: happiness and social media
2. 5 Mar2026
   International

   Raisina Dialogue 2026 held with Finland's President Stubb as chief guest³⁴⁵⁶

   PM Modi inaugurated the 11th Raisina Dialogue on 5 March 2026 in New Delhi, with representatives from about 110 countries expected. Finland's President Alexander Stubb was chief guest during a 4-7 March state visit.

   • Raisina Dialogue 2026 (11th edition) held 5-7 March in New Delhi; theme 'Samskara: Assertion, Accommodation, Advancement'
   • Representatives from about 110 countries expected, per organisers
   • Modi inaugurated; Finland's President Alexander Stubb was chief guest and gave the inaugural keynote
   • Stubb's state visit to India ran 4-7 March 2026

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Sources

1. Daily Excelsior
2. Manorama Yearbook
3. Indian High Commission Colombo (MEA)
4. All India Radio
5. Business Standard
6. President of Finland (official)