French President Emmanuel Macron is due to travel to the southwest Pacific next week. During the visit, he will offer a "French alternative" in a region that's witnessing increasing geopolitical competition between the United States and China.

Macron to push French 'alternative' amid US-China tussle in the Pacific

Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the introduction of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France, it has emerged that New Delhi is looking to seal a similar deal with Indonesia.

India in talks with Indonesia over UPI linkage, rupee trade settlement

During PM Modi's France visit the defence cooperation projects included joint development of Jet and helicopter engines along with the construction of three scorpene submarines for the Indian Navy. Under the Indian multi-role helicopter program and agreement has also being inked between Francis Safran helicopter engine and India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This is an important agreement as it entails a transfer of Technology of forging and casting for the Shakti engine.

India and France to co-develop and co-produce combat aircraft engines

In a rare astronomical accident, a meteorite hit a woman while she was busy enjoying her coffee with a friend in France. The incredibly rare occurrence was reported from the village of Alsace located in eastern France.

Rare astronomical accident: Meteorite hits woman sipping coffee with a friend

French President Emmanuel Macron left no stone unturned for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit as the guest honour at this year's French national day. However, on the sidelines of this high-profile visit, India's Defence Acquisition Council shared a crucial meeting to buy 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets for the Indian Navy.

Indian Navy to get 26 Rafale Marine Fighter Jets

For the great celebrations, Champs-Élysées was decorated in the French flag's colours of red, blue, and white. PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to France, was conferred with the highest honour of France, the 'Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour', by French President Emmanuel Macron, on Thursday, July 13. This is the 14th state honour for PM Modi.

PM Modi in France: Equality, fraternity and equality is in our ethos

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, India’s military arsenal will soon boast of new French assets in the skies and in the sea with 26 Marine Rafale jets and three Scorpene class submarines. Where will India position these new military assets? How are the Marine Rafales different from India’s current fleet of Rafales? And Why did India choose French jets over options which US was offering? Watch Game Plan with Shivan Chanana.

Rafale-M Jets | India chooses French military assets over American ones

A month after visiting the United States and signing a contract for the joint manufacture and technology transfer of a jet engine by GE Aviation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to France may result in the signing of a second jet deal. On July 13 and 14, Modi will be in France where he is the special guest for the Bastille Day Parade.

HAL and Safran sign a major defence agreement

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended this year's Bastille Day parade in Paris as the guest of honour. India, France also signed numerous defence deals during the Prime Minister's visit. This comes as the two countries mark 25 years of friendship. Vikram Chandra tells you more.

France Bastille Day: PM Modi attends parade as guest of honour

Over the last year, many countries have supplied lethal weapons to Ukraine so that it can fend off Russian attacks. One of them is France. And now, France has decided to deliver cruise missiles to Ukraine. Here's more.

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A Paris court on Saturday banned a protest against police violence in the capital as tensions persist following riots earlier this month over the police killing of a teenager.

Anger as Paris bans protest against police violence

France's Safran to transfer 100% technology for Shakti engine

A traditional military parade at France's Bastille Day saw tanks planes and soldiers sweep down the channelize. A part of that was Indian soldiers who were back on French soil after more than a century with their Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour to witness the occasion.

Red, white and blue over Champs-Elysees' skies

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wrapped up his two-day Landmark visit to France. While the focus of the visit was to strengthen defence cooperation the country has managed to deepen bilateral ties between the countries. After a successful visit, the Indian Prime Minister redefined the Indo-French diplomatic equation and is now headed towards Abu Dhabi.

PM Modi in France: Indo-French ties to grow deeper

The Indian government announced Saturday that it has chosen Navy Rafale as the latest fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy. The decision was made after a successful trial campaign in India, where the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it meets all the operational requirements of the Indian Navy and is well-suited for its aircraft carrier.

It's official, Indian govt announces selection of 26 Navy Rafale to boost Indian Navy

Here, we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: As part of his comprehensive diplomatic journey, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already arrived in the United Arab Emirates. The day-long visit is anticipated to focus on energy, food security, and defence.

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India and France on Friday announced that they will be jointly developing a combat aircraft engine and engine for the Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) being developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

India, France sign key defence pacts, set to co-develop new combat aircraft engine

After a successful visit to the United States, France has rolled out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Big-ticket announcements have been made that include purchase of 26 Rafale jets and 3 submarines. India and France share a long history of bilateral ties and Prime Minister’s visit to the country further strengthens India’s relations with the European country. On The India Story this week, Vikram Chandra discusses the significance of PM’s France visit and its global implications with Kanwal Sibal, Former Foreign Secretary, Arun Kumar Singh, Former Ambassador to France, Commodore C Uday Bhaskar (retd), Director, Society of Policy Studies and Alexis Poulin, Journalist and Co-founder, Le Monde Moderne.

India-France announce mega defence projects

Bastille day welcome for Indian PM

PM Modi has kickstarted his visit to France. India is set to sign a deal to procure 26 Rafale jets during this visit. Molly Gambhir tells you why this development has spooked Pakistan & China.

Gravitas: PM Modi in France: India to acquire 26 Rafale marine jets

India and France have announced a series of agreements to strengthen ties and address the challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region. During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, the two nations, sharing a common vision for the region, have adopted a new Indo-Pacific Roadmap, aiming to ensure stability, sustainable development, and free access to global commons.

India, France draw up roadmap for balanced and stable order in Asia-Pacific region

India's most successful payments system UPI will be used in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Indian community in Paris today.

India's UPI to be used in France, will start from Eiffel Tower: PM Modi

Amidst the present state of affairs, the world is moving towards a new world order, asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday during his address to the Indian diaspora at the iconic La Seine Musicale. Earlier, he got a rousing welcome from the Indian community in Paris after landing in the French capital for his two-day visit to France.

World moving towards a new world order: PM Modi to Indian diaspora in France

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his two-day visit to the French capital of Paris on Thursday. The PM's jam-packed itinerary includes meeting the French President, witnessing the Bastille Day parade, attending a State Banquet, and topping it all off with a mega diaspora event. On Thursday afternoon he landed in Paris where he was welcomed by French Prime Minister Elizabeth Borne.

PM Modi hails Indian Diaspora for their diligence after receiving warm welcome in France

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