Kolar, Feb 17 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday that India’s collaboration with France is limitless, asserting that the sky is not the limit to nation’s mutually beneficial partnership. ”India and France are trusted strategic partners,” he said.He remarked, “We witnessed a milestone in the India-France partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron digitally unveiled the final assembly line of H125 helicopters. My congratulations to the …
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Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the world is facing numerous challenges across various sectors. “Indian startups possess the capability to address these challenges. India has now emerged as the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem,” PM Modi said while speaking at the India-France Startup Forum, where the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, was also present.PM Modi stated that India and France will come together again in June in France under t…
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 …
New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced on Monday at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push towards becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the event, which has drawn technological experts, start-up founders, policymakers, and representatives from numerous countries.The gathering focuses on the transformative potential of AI across critical sectors such as he…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday mounted a sharp counterattack against Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the India-US trade agreement, alleging that he is attempting to “mislead” the country’s farmers by spreading “propaganda” against the deal.The reaction came after Rahul Gandhi launched a strong critique of the Centre over the trade pact with the United States, claiming that the agreement would “destroy” …
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday said it has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the acquisition of eight Dornier 228 aircraft along with operational role equipment for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for Rs 2,312 crore.The order is expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment by strengthening the HAL’s production ecosystem and supporting a broad network of MSMEs and ancillary industries.It will also create sustained opportuni…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources. The clearance was granted by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, which accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to the programme.The clearance has come through ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s forthcoming official visit to Delhi.After the Defence…
Mumbai, Feb 11 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray on Wednesday said that although the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a “hat-trick” in Maharashtra’s local body polls after its success in Municipal Council and Corporation elections, this political “bloom” masks a deepening crisis in rural livelihoods and democratic integrity. The Thackeray camp in a scathing editorial of the party’s mouthpiece ‘Saamana’ claimed that the BJP’s victory in rural strongholds is “unnatural” an…
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s trade ecosystem is undergoing a historic and rapid transformation, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday.Interacting with a delegation of the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), led by Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal at Vanijya Bhawan here, the minister said that while domestic trade has been significantly strengthened, global markets are simultaneously opening new …
New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Defence Ministry is likely to approve a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal this week to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.The clearance is scheduled to take place ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s forthcoming official visit to Delhi. After the Defence Ministry’s approval, the deal will eventually need clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to th…