Is the US losing India to Europe? As PM Modi and President Macron upgrade ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" in Mumbai, Washington is making a massive counter-move.
19 February,2026 01:43 AM ISTIndia and France have announced more than 20 agreements following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron. The partnership has been elevated to a Special Global Strategic Partnership covering defence, trade, education, innovation, space and clean energy.
18 February,2026 02:18 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day visit to India where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai and New Delhi. The leaders will review the India-France Strategic Partnership and discuss global issues including defense cooperation, artificial intelligence and economic ties.
17 February,2026 12:50 AM ISTA massive political storm has erupted after opposition MPs demanded the resignation of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over alleged past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. The minister says the meetings were professional and limited, while the Modi government calls the controversy politically motivated.
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