Mumbai, February 17 – In a historic move that signals a "turning point" in bilateral relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron formally elevated the India-France relationship to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" on Tuesday.The announcement came during...
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February 17, New Delhi: The visit of the President of the French Republic to India from February 17–19, 2026, resulted in several key agreements and initiatives across political, technological, defence, and economic sectors.Key Outcomes:Political & Strategic* Upgrading the India-France...
Mumbai, February 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron virtually inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for H125 helicopters in the Vemagal Industrial Area in Kolar, Karnataka (near Bengaluru) on Tuesday.This is India's first private-sector helicopter...
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