In a landmark summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron officially upgraded ties to a "Special Strategic Partnership." From the inauguration of a revolutionary H125 helicopter assembly line in Karnataka to the launch of cutting-edge Indo-French AI hubs, this visit marks a massive shift in the global order.

High voltage drama unfolded in the Karnataka Assembly as 18 BJP MLAs were suspended for six months for disrupting proceedings. The Bill for their suspension was passed in the House and tabled by Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil. Karnataka Minister MB Patil defended the decision, calling it "100&#37 justified.