Modi Greets ‘Friend’ Macron In Mumbai Amid AI Summit And Anti-Terror Tribute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed delight in welcoming French President Emmanuel Macron to Mumbai during the latter’s fourth official visit to India.The warm reception took place at Lok Bhavan, where the two leaders shared a friendly exchange ahead of bilateral talks. Modi highlighted their personal rapport, referring to Macron as "my friend" in a post on X.Macron had arrived earlier that

February 17, 2026
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French President Says India-France Ties Based On ‘Trust, Openness And Ambition’

French President Emmanuel Macron has described the India-France relationship as one built on trust, openness, and ambition during a joint press meet in Mumbai with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking on 17 February 2026, Macron highlighted the elevation of their bilateral ties to a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’, marking a significant upgrade in status.This announcement came

February 17, 2026
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French Defence Major Thales Establishes Elite R&D Hub In Bangalore To Champion India’s Self-Reliance Drive

Thales, the prominent French defence conglomerate, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in its Indian operations.Unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, this facility positions India alongside elite global hubs such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore as one of Thales’ five

February 17, 2026
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French Defence Major Thales Establishes Elite R&D Hub In Bangalore To Champion India’s Self-Reliance Drive

Thales, the prominent French defence conglomerate, has announced the establishment of a new Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore, marking a significant milestone in its Indian operations.Unveiled during the India AI Impact Summit week, this facility positions India alongside elite global hubs such as France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore as one of Thales’ five

February 17, 2026
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India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships

India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in

February 17, 2026
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India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships

India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in

February 17, 2026
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India Accelerates Indigenous Fighter Jet Engine Drive With France And UK Partnerships

India has launched a pivotal initiative in fighter jet engine development through collaboration with France under the National Aero Engine Mission, as announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This move underscores the government’s firm commitment to attaining self-reliance in this intricate domain of defence technology.During his visit to the DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment in

February 17, 2026
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Two British skiers killed in French Alps named

Stuart Leslie, 46, and Shaun Overy, 51, died while skiing off-piste in Val d’Isère amid red avalanche alertTwo British skiers who died in an avalanche in the French Alps have been named as Stuart Leslie and Shaun Overy.The pair were part of a group of …

February 17, 2026
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