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India, France to double trade in 5 years, boost nuclear energy cooperation

PM Modi said after the meeting that his “exceptionally productive” talks with Macron focused on enhancing cooperation. (PTI photo)

Updated 49 days ago

'Yes, this is AI': Macron shares 'photo' with PM Modi with a note on friendship

French President Emmanuel Macron shared an AI-generated photo with PM Modi.

Updated 165 days ago

‘Shining example…’: What Rajnath Singh said on Tata-Airbus helicopter facility

‘Shining example…’: What Rajnath Singh said on Tata-Airbus helicopter facility

Updated 167 days ago

Macron begins Mumbai trip with morning jog on Day 1 of India visit | Watch

Macron was seen jogging in Mumbai along with his security staff.

Updated 167 days ago

PM Modi, French President Macron discuss early end to conflict in Ukraine

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit at Kananaskis, in Alberta, Canada.

Updated 330 days ago

India, France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale fighters

A French multirole fighter aircraft Rafale takes part in a practice session for a simulated landing on a aircraft carrier at the French Navy airbase of Landivisiau in Saint-Servais.

Updated 462 days ago

India, France discuss defence and security cooperation

NSA Ajit Doval and Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Adviser to the President of France co-chaired the annual India-France Strategic Dialogue, in New Delhi.

Updated 1305 days ago

Rajnath Singh co-chairs India-France annual defence dialogue with French def min

French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu (L) interacts with defence minister Rajnath Singh during a meeting in New Delhi on November 28.

Updated 1344 days ago

Evening brief: ‘Need 4.5 generation aircraft,' says IAF chief at Jodhpur

The pilots from the Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) pose along with officials during their joint air force exercise 'Ex Garuda-VII' at Jodhpur, Rajasthan on November 8.

Updated 1364 days ago

How India can maximise the potential from France’s EU presidency

This year, France took over the six month rotating presidency of the Council of the EU on January 1, with an aspiring agenda involving regulation of digital giants, minimum wages in Europe, Schengen reform, and enhancing European defence and security complementary to NATO.

Published 1622 days ago

When will India get remaining Rafale jets? IAF chief provides a timeline

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Updated 1689 days ago

Ready to provide additional Rafale jets to India: France

Indian Air Force fighter jet Rafale during a rehearsal for the 89th Air Force Day parade at Hindan base in Ghaziabad on October 6 earlier this year.

Published 1690 days ago

India-France to deepen maritime security, talk Afghanistan

PM Modi with President Emmanuel Macron at G20 summit in Rome.

Published 1731 days ago

Three more Rafale fighter jets take off from France for IAF airbase

French manufacturer Dassault is expected to deliver all the 36 Rafale fighter jets within this year

Updated 1916 days ago

IAF set to lease A330 mid-air refueller from France for training

The A330 can not only operate with load in thin atmosphere of Ladakh and beyond but also supply fuel to Indian fighters at Himalayan heights with combat radius of 1800 km and 50 tonnes of fuel for four hours.

Published 1923 days ago

US Congressman lauds Quad plus France naval drill in Bay of Bengal

French Navy ships Assault helicopter carrier Tonnerre and Surcouf frigate arrive at Kochi port ahead of France-led 'La Perouse' joint exercise with QUAD members, in Kochi on Tuesday.

Published 1945 days ago

India all set for France's La Pérouse naval drill. Here's all you need to know

The La Pérouse exercise in the Bay of Bengal will see the French Navy joining the navies of India, Australia, Japan and the US – the four members of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad.

Published 1949 days ago

Charles de Gaulle carrier to exercise with Vikramaditya in Indian Ocean in April

The French strike force is on a mission to fight terrorism,

Updated 1988 days ago

Harsh Shringla calls for joint efforts to ensure peace in Indo-Pacific

Foreign secretary Harsh Shringla talked of Indo-Pacific joint effort a workshop to ensure the region remains open and peaceful.

Published 2021 days ago

India, France air exercise to kick off in Rajasthan today

The IAF said the two sides would “put into practice operational experience gained across terrains and spectrums and endeavour to exchange ideas and best practices to enhance interoperability”.

Published 2021 days ago

On Rafale and deadly Panther choppers, India gets a huge offer from France

France has offered to shift manufacture of Panther helicopters and 70 per cent of assembly line to make Rafale fighter jets to India

Updated 2031 days ago

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