Days after French President visited India, Emmanuel Macron on February 04 hailed India. Taking to ‘X’, he posted a video highlighting glimpses from his recent visit to India during the Republic Day celebrations. Acknowledging India’s prowess, Macron said that India is going to be on front row in world's transformation. French President further highlighted growing bilateral relationship between India and France. In the video, he emphasized that France expects 30,000 students in France coming from India by 2030. The French Prez visited India on invitation of PM Modi and was the Chief Guest at 75th Republic Day Parade on Jan 26. During his visit, India and France adopted a roadmap for the defence-industrial partnership. The 2 leaders also reaffirmed their vision that the India-France Strategic Partnership can help build prosperity and resilience in their economies advance their countries' security, and create a more sustainable and healthier future for the planet.
05 February,2024 12:07 PM IST
Amid the ongoing Armenia - Azerbaijan conflict, Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has vented his anger against India and France for supporting Armenia. Aliyev said in a press conference that “India and France are adding fuel to the war by providing dangerous weapons to Armenia.’ Azerbaijan's President, Ilham Aliyev, has also called India and France instigators of war. Meanwhile, the situation remains tense between Azerbaijan and Armenia due to Nagorno Karabakh dispute. Both countries remain face-to-face regarding their rights in this area, however, Armenia had control over this mountainous area in the 1990s. Meanwhile, India has supplied Armenia with weapons worth close to half a billion dollars including the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher anti-tank missiles, rockets, and ammunition.
10 December,2023 02:45 PM IST
The New Zealand & Pakistan Cricket team landed in India’s Hyderabad on September 27 for One Day International World Cup 2023. With India hosting the World Cup, Hyderabad has been allocated two warm-up matches, with Pakistan going toe to toe against New Zealand on September 29.
28 September,2023 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for a day-long visit on July 15. During his visit, PM Modi is scheduled to meet the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Both leaders are expected to hold wide-ranging talks, focusing on the key areas of energy, food security, and defence. PM Modi is in UAE after concluding the historic 2-day France visit on July 15. PM Modi attended Bastille Day Parade as a Guest of Honour at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. During his visit, PM Modi held a series of meetings to bolster bilateral ties between India and France.
15 July,2023 03:09 PM IST
PM Modi’s France visit has concluded on a high note. French Chief Executive Officers lauded the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Indo-France CEOs Forum. Speaking to ANI on July 15, the Global CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair expressed her pleasure over meeting PM Modi and shared that the PM is interested in ensuring India as an investment hub for everyone. French Chief Executive Officers lauded the interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Indo-France CEOs Forum. Speaking to ANI on July 15, Global CEO of Chanel, Leena Nair expressed her pleasure over meeting PM Modi and shared that the PM is interested in ensuring India as an investment hub for everyone.
15 July,2023 02:36 PM IST
Indian Contingent took part in the Bastille Day Parade. July 14, 2023 will be etched in the history of India-France relations. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at historic Champs-Elysees in Paris for the Bastille Day Parade. Champs-Élysées was coloured in red, blue and white- colours of the French Flag. French President Emmanuel Macron inspected the Guard of Honour by the French Tri-Services. PM Modi was invited to France as the ‘Guest of Honour’ for the Bastille Day Parade. He was received by the French First Lady Brigitte Macron and French PM Élisabeth Borne. India and France are celebrating 25 years of their strategic partnership.
14 July,2023 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai
July 14, 2023 will be etched in the history of India-France relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at historic Champs-Elysees in Paris for the Bastille Day Parade. Champs-Élysées was coloured in red, blue and white- colours of the French Flag. French President Emmanuel Macron inspected the Guard of Honour by the French Tri-Services. PM Modi was invited to France as the ‘Guest of Honour’ for the Bastille Day Parade. He was received by the French First Lady Brigitte Macron and French PM Élisabeth Borne. India and France are celebrating 25 years of their strategic partnership.
14 July,2023 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on July 13. He was received by French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne. PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival. He will participate in Bastille Day Parade as ‘Guest of Honour’. Prime Minister Narendra is on a 2-day visit to France. He is the only PM after Manmohan Singh invited for Bastille Day Parade as a ‘Guest of Honour’. PM Modi’s visit to France is likely to boost economic cooperation between India, France.
14 July,2023 12:11 PM IST | Mumbai
Seine Musicale cheered when Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about Chandrayaan 3 launch. The Indian community applauded when PM Modi said that reverse counting for Chandrayaan 3 launch has started. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-on mission of Chandrayaan-2 and is aimed at demonstrating India's capability in soft landing. After successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, the rover, which has 6 wheels will come out and is expected to work for 14 days on Moon. A successor to Chandrayaan-2, Chandrayaan-3 has undergone a few changes to increase robustness of the Lander. The modifications have been subject to exhaustive ground tests and simulations through test beds.
14 July,2023 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France to attend Bastille Day parade as Guest of Honor. Defense Ministry approved proposal to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft, 3 Scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy from France. The proposal was approved by Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, three services chiefs and seniors also attended the meeting. As per proposals, Indian Navy is likely to get 22 single-seated Rafale Marine aircraft along with four trainer aircraft. The three Scorpene class submarines would be acquired under the repeated clause by Navy as part of Project 75. Notably, deals are estimated to be worth over Rs 90,000 crore but the final cost would be clear only after contract negotiations. The deals, which have been accorded Acceptance of Necessity by DAC, are likely to be announced during PM Modi’s visit to France. The Indian Navy has been pressing for acquiring these fighter aircraft and submarines urgently. The aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant have been operating the MiG-29s and need the Rafales for operations on both carriers. India is likely to seek price concessions in deal and would be insisting on having more 'Make-in-India' content in the plan.
14 July,2023 11:28 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
