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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 on Jun 15, 2026 02:05 pm IST

'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 on Feb 19, 2026 08:19 am IST

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 on Feb 18, 2026 12:01 am IST

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 on Sept 07, 2025 04:51 am IST

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 on Apr 28, 2025 02:39 pm IST

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 on Jan 06, 2023 05:14 am IST

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 on Nov 28, 2022 08:13 pm IST

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 on Nov 08, 2022 05:27 pm IST

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

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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 on May 11, 2024 12:17 pm IST

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

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari 
Updated on Dec 18, 2021 11:47 am IST

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 on Dec 18, 2021 11:23 am IST

India-France to deepen maritime security, talk Afghanistan

PM Modi with President Emmanuel Macron at G20 summit in Rome.
Published on Nov 06, 2021 01:17 pm IST

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 on May 05, 2021 04:39 pm IST

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 on Apr 28, 2021 09:44 am IST

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 on Apr 06, 2021 07:12 am IST

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 on Apr 02, 2021 01:13 pm IST

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 on Feb 22, 2021 03:51 pm IST

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 on Jan 20, 2021 04:03 am IST

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 on Jan 20, 2021 01:01 am IST

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 on Jan 10, 2021 05:10 pm IST

Indian Rafale fighter jet adds Hammer stand-off weapon to its lethal arsenal

The second batch of the Rafale fighter which arrived at Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov 05, 2020 03:09 pm IST