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Contract negotiations between the governments of India and France in the over Rs 50,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets are scheduled to begin on May 30 with the arrival of a high-level French team here.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Mar 11) lauded Mission Divyastra, the first flight test of the indigenously developed Agni-5 missile equipped with MIRV technology.
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday (Feb 4) posted a video highlighting a glimpse from his recent visit to India during the Republic Day celebrations and praised India.
Smallpox raged globally for centuries, beginning possibly 10,000 years BCE, (see Part I of this issue), and finally meeting its end in 1979. Smallpox made no distinctions.
Six teenagers are on trial behind closed doors in France's capital Paris for their alleged involvement in the 2020 beheading of French history teacher Samuel Paty
PTC Industries of India and Safran Aircraft Engines, the French worldwide leader in aero engine design, research, and manufacture, have signed a multi-year agreement to establish industrial collaboration for LEAP engine casting components.
In a momentous milestone, India has sent the French government a Letter of Request for the acquisition of 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy under a government-to-government agreement.
The joint venture (JV) of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and French engine manufacturer Safran will begin development of the Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and Deck-based Multi-Role Helicopter (DB-MRH) next month.
Eight airports in France were forced to evacuate on Wednesday owing to security reasons, reported CNN. Beauvais airport near Paris said that it was evacuated "following an anonymous threat received"
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday (Oct 14) lodged a strong protest with European Parliament Vice President Nicola Beer over the passage of a proposal linked to India's internal matters.
While Israel is striving the barbarism of Islamist aggression of the Palestinian Hamas group, France witnessed another incident of Islamist aggression. "We stand together and stand tall," said Macron
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and France on digital technology collaboration.
A joint statement was issued by the US, UK, France, Germany, and Italy against the attacks by Hamas on Israel
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to visit Italy and France, starting from Oct 9 to 12. Rajnath Singh is scheduled to meet Italian Counterpart Guido Crisetto in Rome.
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee might have been exposed yet again with the recent incident of violence against a YouTuber couple. In a recent incident, YouTubers Anurag Goswami & Karolina Goswami were attacked twice.
The national capital will host over 30 countries for the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference from September 25 to 27. The event is aimed at exchanging views and developing mutual understanding.
The lower house of Switzerland's parliament voted Wednesday (Sep 21) to give final legislative passage to a ban on face coverings, such as the burqas worn by some Muslim women.
"Chinese Influence Operations: A Machiavellian Moment" is a comprehensive and thought-provoking report authored by P. Charon and J.-B. Jeangène Vilmer, published by the IRSEM under the Ministry for the Armed Forces in France.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies in the Russian port town of Vladivostok on Tuesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that PM Modi is just doing the "right thing" in promoting the Make in India programme.
Ahead of the start of the new school year, France's education minister has said that wearing abaya , a loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by certain Muslim women, will be banned in state-run schools.
In a recent video that is making several rounds on social media, the German Federal Minister for Digital and Transport Volker Wissing, was seen using UPI to make a payment in India.
GMR Hyderabad Aviation SEZ Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL), signed a Land Lease Agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines Services India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Safran, a global leader in aircraft propulsion and equipment, space and defense markets headquartered in Paris, France.
Union Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday (Jul 15) slammed Congress leader and former MP Rahul Gandhi by calling him a "frustrated dynast" after the latter criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Amid increasing cooperation in the defence sector between the two nations, India is setting up a technical office of the DRDO at its embassy in Paris, according to the India-France joint statement.
In a significant decision, India and France decided to extend their ground-breaking defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine.
The defence ministry approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and three Scorpene diesel-electric submarines from France, paving the way for the formal announcement of the two proposed mega deals at the Modi-Macron summit on Friday.
MEA has slammed the European Parliament for adopting a resolution on the situation in Manipur, terming it 'unacceptable'. Arindam Bagchi, said that such interference in India's affairs reflects a "colonial mindset".
PM Modi has arrived in France for the grand celebrations for Bastille Day began at Champs-Élysées in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron arriving at the main stage after receiving a guard of honour.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on a crucial visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week as part of his broader diplomatic tour that will see him travel to France. The PM will be in France on July 13 and will be the chief guest at the Bastille Day parade.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to embark on an official visit to France and United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July 13-15, the Ministry of External Affairs said. PM Modi will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade of France on Jul 14.
In a major development, the Defence Ministry today gave an initial nod to the plans to buy 26 Rafale fighter aircraft and three Scorpene class conventional submarines from France. The proposals were approved by the Defence Procurement Board.
As the Indian Army contingent is set to participate in Bastille Day celebrations in France, the preparations of the troops are in full swing. Yesterday, the Indian Tri services contingent held practice sessions in France for the Bastille Day parade.
Anticipating violence during the upcoming Bastille Day weekend, France has banned the sale, possession, and transportation of fireworks, reported CNN on Sunday (local time). The officer who is accused of shooting Nahel was taken to jail.
The visuals of arson, looting, and plunder of the French cities over the past couple of weeks have made many people around the globe weep. A nation that pioneered the values of Liberty, Fraternity, and Equality in Christian Europe, has descended into chaos and lawlessness.
The Riots that started last week in Paris, the Capital of France, had severe repercussions not only in other cities of France but also in other countries of Europe. A 17 year old boy named Nahel was shot dead by a Traffic Policeman in the suburb of Paris named Nanterre.
The Ambassador of France to India, Emmanuel Lenain has confirmed that all 36 Rafales have been delivered to India on time despite Covid-19, and added that people in the industry have worked extra shifts to make it happen.
Hundreds of people on Monday (Jul 4) marched in support of a French mayor whose house was attacked by a burning car, as the country entered the second week of violent protests and riots, CNN reported.
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to postpone his state visit to Germany due to intense protests in France which erupted after the fatal police shooting of a teenager that has shocked the whole nation.
As rioting raged in cities around France for a fourth night on Friday despite massive police deployment, over the killing of a 17-year-old of Algerian descent in a police shooting, the office of the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh responded to a tweet seeking that Yogi Adityanath be sent to control the situation there.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Jun 29) urged calm and called the violence "unjustifiable", after protests spread across the country following a 17-year-old boy being shot dead by police.
Three Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets, as part of the military contingent, are poised to participate in the Bastille Day flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be the guest of honour.
In the viral video on social media, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif is seen walking away with an umbrella, leaving a woman protocol officer drench in rain.
The first edition of the trilateral maritime exercise between India, France and UAE is set to witness a wide range of naval operations such as surface warfare, involving tactical firing and drills, and advanced air defence exercises.
This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security. Transfer of Technology (ToT) for jet engines was the main thrust of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's talks with his American counterpart Jack Sullivan.
On the ocassion of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's 350 coronation anniversary on June 6, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, called Maratha King the beacon of courage and bravery and said he ended the mindset of slavery.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Japan for the G7 summit on Friday, held several bilateral talks with the world leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron on the occasion of Europe Day, said "Europe has protected us from crises and it will enable us to create jobs, security and order in a world full of dangers."
In a first, both female and male Indian Air Force ( IAF ) warriors are taking part in the ongoing multinational wargame Exercise 'Orion' at Mont-de-Marsan in France. The multinational wargame codenamed 'Orion' is being hosted by France.
French President Emmanuel Macron, despite severe protests across the country, has signed a pension bill into law to raise the country's retirement age by two years, western media reported on Saturday (Apr 15).
It will be the first overseas exercise for the Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets for France’s Mont-de-Marsan military base
