French President Emmanuel Macron’s selfie with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nice has quickly become a viral sensation, underscoring the warmth and camaraderie between India and France.The photograph, taken on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, was accompanied by a single-word caption: “Nice!”—a playful double entendre that both described the picturesque Riviera city and conveyed approval of the
India And France Set Five-Year Target To Double Trade To $32 Billion
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice has set a bold trajectory for India–France relations, with both sides agreeing to double bilateral trade to $32 billion within five years.The talks produced 13 significant outcomes, underscoring the strategic depth and multidimensional nature of the partnership.The leaders unveiled the India–France Innovation
Modi And Macron Elevate India-France Ties To Exceptional Strategic Partnership Amid Talks On Ukraine And West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks in Nice, focusing on the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, while also deepening bilateral cooperation under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap and newly adopted Innovation Roadmap 2030.The leaders elevated ties to an Exceptional Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with agreements spanning defence, technology, trade
PM Modi’s Historic Slovakia Visit Strengthens Bilateral Ties And EU Engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Bratislava marks a historic milestone, as he becomes the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993.His two-day State Visit is expected to deepen bilateral ties, expand cooperation in trade, technology, manufacturing, and reaffirm India’s strategic engagement with the European Union.Prime Minister Modi arrived in
India And France Unveil Innovation Roadmap 2030 With 13 Strategic Outcomes During PM Modi’s Visit
India and France announced a landmark set of 13 outcomes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France, reflecting the deepening of their Special Global Strategic Partnership.The outcomes span innovation, artificial intelligence, trade, education, space, defence, civil nuclear energy, and cultural cooperation, underscoring the breadth of collaboration between the two nations.Foreign
Iran And US Confirm Peace Deal, 60-Day Talks To Follow After Blockade Lift And Asset Release
Iran has confirmed a peace deal with the United States, marking the end of months of conflict in West Asia.The agreement includes lifting the US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, releasing billions in frozen Iranian assets, and a 60‑day negotiation period to finalise a comprehensive settlement. The official signing ceremony is scheduled for 19 June 2026 in Switzerland.Iran’s Deputy Foreign
US Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crashes In Washington, Sparks Wildfire; Pilot Safe
A US Marine Corps F/A-18D Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Washington state during a routine training mission, sparking a wildfire now referred to as the Pine Tree Fire.The pilot ejected safely, sustaining only minor injuries, and was taken to hospital for evaluation. Firefighting crews continue to battle the blaze in rugged terrain.The incident occurred around midday on 13 June 2026,
India And UK Deepen Innovation And Trade Ties Amid Ongoing FTA Talks
India and the United Kingdom are intensifying efforts to strengthen their partnership in innovation, technology, and trade, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Trade Secretary Peter Kyle holding a virtual meeting to chart new avenues of cooperation.The talks come amid ongoing negotiations to operationalise the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which both sides hope to
CISF Expands Drone And Counter-Drone Training, Modernises Security And Disaster Response Post Operation Sindoor
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), in collaboration with the Indian Air Force (IAF), has trained over 7,000 personnel in drone and counter-drone operations following Operation Sindoor, reflecting India’s urgent response to rising UAV threats along sensitive borders and critical installations.The force is also modernising its disaster response, cyber security, and combat readiness
Skydiving Plane Crash In US Kills 12 After Take-Off
A skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after take-off from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on 14 June 2026, killing all 12 people on board — 11 skydivers and the pilot.The Pacific Aerospace P750XL, operated by Skydive Kansas City, went down in a nearby field and burst into flames. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken charge of the investigation.The tragic incident occurred