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PM Modi gifts Dokra artwork to French President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted Dokra Artwork - musicians with studded stone work to French President Emmanuel Macron.

2025-02-12T18:34:40.301438+00:00 IST

President Macron shares warm hug with PM Modi

PM Modi left Marseille in France for Washington DC for the second leg of his two-nation visit

2025-02-12T18:13:41.893439+00:00 IST

PM Modi, French President sign declaration on AI

India and France, recalling the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of digital technologies, and in view of the upcoming India-France Year of Innovation in 2026 said they will take part in the development of this emerging technology, and commit to ensure its positive impacts on their economies and societies.

2025-02-12T13:32:05.726377+00:00 IST

PM Modi with Macron visits Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor

During the visit, the leaders appreciated the progress of ITER, including the assembly of the world's largest Tokamak, where ultimately 500 MW of fusion power will be produced by creating, containing and controlling burning plasma. India is among the seven ITER members contributing to the project over the last two decades.

2025-02-12T12:58:23.610202+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Macron, France agrees to host

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with President of France Emmanuel Macron in which they reviewed the progress in the areas of defence, space, civil nuclear corporation, health and people to people corporation.

2025-02-12T12:06:58.093502+00:00 IST

"Historic moment in Marseille," PM Modi says

PM Modi recounted how during the First World War, Marseille was an important base for Indian troops. This city has a close link with Veer Savarkar as well.

2025-02-12T11:49:24.652126+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Macron inaugurate Indian Consulate in Marseilles

Ahead of the opening of the consulate, PM Modi and Macron were welcomed with the sound of dhols.

2025-02-12T11:47:02.886440+00:00 IST

PM Modi, French President Macron pay tribute to Indian soldiers

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday paid tributes to the Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the world wars, at Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles.

2025-02-12T09:53:05.355711+00:00 IST

PM Modi, President Macron’s special friendship during visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France has been marked by an exceptional display of camaraderie and respect from President Emmanuel Macron, showcasing the strength of their bilateral relationship.

2025-02-12T08:28:22.290296+00:00 IST

AI Paris Summit launches platform to address digital divides

To realise the key priorities of the AI Summit, founding members of the Summit have launched Public Interest AI Platform and Incubator to bridge gaps between public and private efforts, and reduce digital divides.

2025-02-12T06:24:02.356295+00:00 IST

Paris AI Summit calls for human-centric approach; sets priorities

The AI Summit in French capital Paris underscored the need to reinforce a diverse AI ecosystem, emphasising a human-centric, rights-based, and ethical approach to artificial intelligence. With a focus on safety, and security, the summit called for urgent action to address inequalities and support capacity-building in developing countries.

2025-02-12T05:47:53.473383+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in Marseille welcomes PM Modi with enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Marseille following his arrival in the French city on Tuesday (local time).

2025-02-12T00:57:34.030721+00:00 IST

Only multipolar world can ensure AI is developed with least bias

Jaishankar stressed the need for a multipolar world to ensure that AI is developed with minimal bias. This sentiment echoes his previous statements on the importance of a balanced global landscape, where nations can work together to address common challenges.

2025-02-12T00:31:04.647157+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Vance discuss US support for India’s clean energy

Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (local time), where they discussed topics of mutual interest, including how the United States can assist India in diversifying its energy sourcing through investments in clean, "reliable" US nuclear technology, confirmed an official statement from the White House.

2025-02-12T00:08:19.226906+00:00 IST

Indian consulate to strengthen people-to-people ties: PM

Marseille is a key gateway for trade between India and France due to its strategic location on the Mediterranean coast, it is also among the entry points for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC).

2025-02-11T23:42:31.391262+00:00 IST

PM Modi honors Marseille's contribution to India's freedom movt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, upon arriving in Marseille, paid tribute to the city's historical "significance" in India's freedom struggle, recalling the "courageous escape" attempt of "Veer" Savarkar and thanking the French activists who supported him during his time of peril.

2025-02-11T22:26:17.062110+00:00 IST

Discussed opportunities AI will bring to India: Google CEO

Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the "incredible opportunities" that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India, following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris.

2025-02-11T21:29:17.897782+00:00 IST

PM Modi and French Prez Macron arrive in Marseille

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Marseille on Tuesday (local time) ahead of their engagements in the city.

2025-02-11T21:26:04.115008+00:00 IST

PM "delighted" to join US VP in celebrating his son's birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a delightful encounter with US Vice President JD Vance and his family in Paris on Tuesday [local time], where they celebrated a special occasion - the birthday of Vance's son, Vivek. PM Modi expressed his joy in joining the celebration and described having a "great conversation" with the Vance family.

2025-02-11T20:20:34.592434+00:00 IST

EAM highlights India-France efforts to “chart an inclusive AI"

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, while addressing the inaugural session of the 14th India-France CEO Forum alongside French Ministers Jean-Noel Barrot and Eric Lombard, spoke about the growing economic and strategic partnership between India and France, highlighting collaboration in AI, defence, clean energy, infrastructure, and global supply chain resilience.

2025-02-11T20:12:23.122896+00:00 IST

India keen on innovation-driven AI, responsible use: MeitY Secy

India's policy position on AI has been on the possibility of innovation and the possibility that it offers greater productivity and opportunity while being cognisant of possible harms and what can be done to mitigate them, Secretary of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S Krishnan, said on Tuesday.

2025-02-11T19:48:02.267381+00:00 IST