Paris, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday for the India–France Foreign Office Consultations. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Paris for the India–France Foreign Office consultations. The visit follows French President H.E Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026 and reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and Europe.”According to the statement releas…
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Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Union government, on Saturday, inaugurated the two-day Bharat Innovates Deep-Tech Pre-Summit at IIT Bombay, highlighting the importance of deep-tech innovation to India’s technological leadership and global competitiveness. Delivering his inaugural address, Sood, who is the chairperson of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC), highlighted the role of academic institutions, r…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) In a heart-warming display of cultural diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged festive greetings in Hindi and French on the occasion of Holi, underscoring the deepening bond between India and France.The exchange unfolded on social media platforms as celebrations took place across India on March 4, with both leaders using each other’s languages to convey their wishes.It began with President Macron posting a brief message in …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) In a historic move that signals a “turning point” in bilateral relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday formally elevated the India-France relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.” The announcement came during high-level talks held at Lok Bhavan in Mumbai, marking President Macron’s fourth visit to India and his first to the nation’s financial capital. The leaders unveiled an ambitious roadmap acros…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) National Award-winning actor Manoj Bajpayee met the President of France, Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai. On Tuesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture with the French President. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “It was an honour meeting President Emmanuel Macron at today’s luncheon, along with other dignitaries. What stood out was not just the warmth of the interaction with him, but the clarity and depth of the exchange around cinem…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his statement following the bilateral meeting with President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on Tuesday, described the India-France relationship as a “force for global stability” in an increasingly uncertain world. He emphasised that the partnership has evolved beyond traditional diplomacy into a “Partnership of the People,” specifically highlighting the launch of the India-France Year of Innovation 2026.PM Modi emphasised that the partnership is …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron are holding a bilateral meeting at Mumbai’s Lok Bhavan on Tuesday. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and other top officials were also present during the meeting.PM Modi and Macron warmly greeted each other before proceeding for the talks.”It’s a delight to meet my friend, President Macron in Mumbai! He told me he really likes the city and also enjoyed …
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday paid tribute to victims of 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks as he began his India visit. Macron is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day. Both leaders will launch ‘India-France Year of Innovation 2026’ as the French President’s visit is set to impart further momentum to the vibrant strategic partnership between the two countries.Earlier, PM Modi extended a …
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended a warm welcome to French President Emmanuel Macron on his arrival and expressed confidence that strengthening India-France cooperation will contribute to global progress.The French President arrived in Mumbai earlier in the day, and was extended a warm welcome at the airport by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Acharya Devvrat.Extending a warm welcome to President Macron, PM Modi said, “India looks …
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) As the five-day summit, India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam enters its second day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Summit aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all.PM Modi took to the social media platform X and said, “Intelligence, rationality, and decision-making make science and technology useful to the public. The India AI Impact Summit also aims to explore how AI can be used for the benefit of all.”The India A…