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Capability and role of India is changing fast: PM Modi in France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the world is moving towards a new world order and the role and capability of India is changing fast

2023-07-13T18:20:14.815543+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives welcome with Indian Army’s Band performance

The Rajputana Rifles Band of the Indian Army delivered an enthralling performance at the venue in Paris.

2023-07-13T18:11:50.097092+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora delighted over Punjab regiment participation

Surjeet Singh said: “I was a part of the Punjab regiment and have served in the Army for 30 years.”

2023-07-13T17:08:53.843134+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets President of French Senate Gerard Larcher in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Paris to attend the Bastille Day parade as a chief guest, met President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher on Thursday at Senate building, Palais du Luxembourg in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

2023-07-13T15:21:34.333854+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives a rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Paris

A large number of people of the Indian community had gathered outside the hotel in Paris.

2023-07-13T12:23:50.736948+00:00 IST

First look of IAF’s Rafales that will participate in Bastille Day

Group Captain Abhishek Tripathi, Commanding Officer of 101 Squadron (Rafale) and the leader of the formation that will participate in the Bastille Day Flypast said, "It is a matter of pride for us that we have brought Rafale to France once again. The PM will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day parade and we will be a part of the opening formations of the Flypast...”

2023-07-13T11:21:40.060178+00:00 IST

PM Modi arrives in France, accorded ceremonial welcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Thursday for an official two-day visit

2023-07-13T11:10:12.532944+00:00 IST

"How can UNSC claim to speak for world...": PM Modi

Further, speaking to Les Echos, PM Modi said, “The issue is not just of credibility, but something much larger. I believe that the world needs to have an honest discussion about the multilateral governance structures that were built in the aftermath of second World War."

2023-07-13T09:03:39.907149+00:00 IST

Proposals approved to buy 26 Rafales, 3 Scorpene submarines

Defence Ministry on Thursday approved plans to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines for the Indian Navy from France.

2023-07-13T08:12:54.345129+00:00 IST

Hague Human Rights Film Festival highlights persecution of women

Noting the fact that women continue to live in horrendous situations in many countries, Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), an NGO on July 7, held the second edition of its Human Rights Film Festival in The Hague with a focus on women's rights, Marco Respinti wrote in his piece in Bitter Winter.

2023-07-13T07:21:13.564324+00:00 IST

French Foreign office decked up ahead of PM Modi's visit

“As PM @narendramodi reaches #Paris, the landmark building of the French Foreign Affairs Ministry is all decked up to celebrate France-India ties! Don’t miss this photo exhibition if you’re in Paris,” Lenain wrote on Twitter.

2023-07-13T06:47:00.373178+00:00 IST

India-France partnership aims to advance free Indo-Pacific: PM

On being asked about the India-France partnership in the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Modi said it is "influencing the course of the Indo Pacific region" as the two nations are the major resident powers in the Indian Ocean region.

2023-07-13T05:42:43.760484+00:00 IST

PM Modi hails India-France ties ahead of two-day visit

Hailing the bilateral ties between India and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the relationship between the two countries are in an 'excellent' space and stood steady and resilient through the 'darkest storms'.

2023-07-13T05:08:39.899582+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Standard Chartered Group Chief Executive

Piyush Goyal and Bill Winters discussed how India's economic growth presents an array of opportunities for the group to expand its footprint in the country.

2023-07-13T02:02:43.895175+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal speaks on India's economy and women's role

During an interaction with members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) UK Chapter, in London on Wednesday (local time), Piyush Goyal said Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is important and India is committed to it. He stated that people are now looking at investments coming from India. 

2023-07-13T00:58:49.775281+00:00 IST

Indian community excited to welcome PM Narendra Modi to France

Members of Indian diaspora in Paris on Wednesday (local time) said that they are all excited to welcome PM Modi, and they will be presenting a special turban to him which will include flags of India and France.

2023-07-12T21:00:08.174825+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy, Biden discuss long-term support, weapons, politics

After the meeting, Zelenskyy in a tweet said that the meeting lasted "twice as long as planned" and "was as meaningful as it needed to be."

2023-07-12T19:43:43.904690+00:00 IST

Rafale at Bastille Day will display strength of India-France ties

In an interaction with ANI, Ashraf said that the flypast and marching by the IAF air warriors on Bastille Day follow a long association that the two nations share, especially in the field of air power.

2023-07-12T18:23:57.741186+00:00 IST

High level of complementarity between India-France: Indian Envoy

"India & France are strong countries in terms of technology. There is a high level of complementarity & trust between us. Sky is the limit on how much we can work together. India and France share the view of reinvigorating our own industries, to build economies self-reliant on technologies. There are enormous opportunities for cooperation in many areas including the most sensitive areas. Today, French companies are looking at India as an integral part of a global supply chain," the Indian envoy to France said while speaking to ANI.

2023-07-12T17:50:08.661241+00:00 IST

European Parliament adopts new rules to boost energy savings

The law will set energy-saving targets for both primary and final energy consumption in the EU. Parliament adopted the legislation by 471 votes to 147, with 17 abstentions. It will now also have to be endorsed by the Council of Ministers before it can enter into force.

2023-07-12T17:22:38.124755+00:00 IST

“India, France strategic partnership is very strong”

PM Modi attending July 14 Bastille Day celebrations as the guest of honour in Paris “is a sign that India and France's strategic partnership is very close. It is very strong and its role will increase in the coming times, not only for both of us, not only for Europe and India but also for the whole world,” the Indian Ambassador to France said.

2023-07-12T17:04:28.376223+00:00 IST