New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Kalamkari Mahabharata painting to French President Emmanuel Macron and a Pochampally silk stole to French First Lady Brigitte Macron, during his visit to France this week as part of a two-nation tour. The hand-crafted Kalamkari painting from Andhra Pradesh showcases India’s rich artistic heritage and took nearly six months to complete. The painting was creating using traditional pen-drawing techniques and depicts scenes from the Mah…
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Washington, June 19 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in France, a powerful US senator said the United States should be strengthening, not weakening, its partnership with India, arguing that punitive tariffs had sent the wrong signal to a key strategic partner.”Well, I’ve not gotten a readout of the meeting. I hope it will improve relations,” Senator Mark Warner told IANS in response to a question on the meeting between PM Modi and President Trump.The …
Paris, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering of the Indian community in Paris. Upon his arrival at the venue, the Prime Minister was given a warm and colorful welcome, “reflecting the deep affection of the diaspora for the motherland”, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement on Friday. The Indian community in France gathered in large numbers chanting slogans of “Modi, Modi” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. “During his address at Paris, Prim…
Paris, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for New Delhi after concluding his successful and ‘productive’ visit to Paris, marking the third leg of his two-nation visit to France and Slovakia, where he participated in multiple summits and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders. This successful visit by Prime Minister Modi “added fresh momentum to the India-France Special Global Strategic Partnership and reinforced the shared commitment to advancing cooperation across …
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the India-France friendship will become even stronger in the times to come as he concludes his visit to France.”This visit to France has been extensive when it comes to engagement and outcomes. It began in Nice, where the Bharat Innovates programme was held, followed by Evian for G7 and then in Paris, where I addressed VivaTech 2026 and a large community programme, as well as met CEOs,” the Prime Minister wrote on X.”I am e…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a rousing welcome from a huge crowd which had gathered to meet and listen to him during a community programme in Paris.Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated that he feels like he is at a Bharat Connect event just before concluding his visit to France.PM Modi said that he came with the greeting of 140 crore Indians and expressed his heartfelt thanks to the crowd for the warm welcome.He noted that his government has complet…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year, a mission designed to contribute to global water and food security. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Paris during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the satellite project was a natural extension of the cooperation showcased at the AI Summits co‑hosted last year in Paris and this year in Delhi.PM Modi emphasi…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that football is another strong bond that connects India and France, adding that the passion for the sport is visible in both countries. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Paris during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi extended his best wishes to the French national team, which began its World Cup campaign with a resounding victory.PM Modi noted that football fever was at its peak in France, wi…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the presence of Indians from diverse states made Paris even more vibrant, adding new hues to its cultural fabric.The Prime Minister noted that the diaspora included Tamil…
Paris, June 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday bid a warm farewell to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the Prime Minister is about to depart from Paris, returning from his successful visit to France and Slovakia.”Spending all these days, between Nice, Evian and Paris, it means a lot to me,” Macron said to PM Modi.”You also have to complete your promise now. In February in India, you have to come with extra time,” PM Modi said to Macron.”In February, I took the commitment I wi…