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Monday, August 18, 2025
TopicIndia-France

Topic: India-France

‘Stealthy and fast’: All about the Scorpene submarines that India is set to acquire more of from France

The 3 new submarines are being built by the Mazagon Dock Ltd Shipyard in Mumbai, in partnership with France's Naval Group. They are designed for hunting down enemy submarines & surface ships.

In India-France partnership, look beyond UPI. There is Anglo-Mysore War, ISA, Hafiz Saeed

PM Modi has been making significant efforts during his foreign visits to remind the widely forgotten Indian contribution toward global and European security.

Nuclear energy cooperation to plastic ban — key takeaways of India-France Horizon 2047 agreement 

In the joint agreement marking 25 years of their strategic partnership, the two countries adopted three pillars for future ties focusing on security, planet and people. 

India and France explore partnership for next ‘ambitious’ submarine plans

India has a 30-year plan that ends in 2030, to induct 24 submarines including 18 diesel-electric and six nuclear-powered SSNs. Only 6 conventional submarines have been made so far.

India, France to jointly develop engine to power AMCA fighter, ink MoU for more Scorpenes

Engine programme part of Horizon 2047 document which sets course for bilateral ties between the 2 countries & covers areas of defence industrial collaboration, released during Modi's France visit.

‘Carrot and stick’ theory in Maharashtra & memorising ‘Liberty, Equality, Fraternity’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

PM Modi conferred with Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award

Modi was accorded a red-carpet welcome as he arrived in Paris on a two-day visit on Thursday.

‘No surprise’ India signed strategic partnership with France 25 years ago, ties at ‘turning point’, says Modi

Ahead of his two-day visit, Modi tells French financial daily 'Les Echo' that France has supported India in difficult times. Many big-ticket defence deals in pipeline during PM's trip.

Modi in France, Navy gets €10 bn boost as proposal for 26 Rafale-Ms, 3 Scorpenes cleared

Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals for procurement of the fighter aircraft and submarines just after PM left for his official visit to France, it is learnt.

‘Steady, resilient through darkest storms’ — Modi hails India-France ties ahead of his visit

PM Modi said the relations between the two countries are currently at a turning point and the success of the strategic partnership has been significant in taking the ties forward.

On Camera

Why Modi, BJP should worry about bad blood between CEC Gyanesh Kumar and Rahul Gandhi

If there is bad blood between the CEC and the Opposition leaders, it will shake the people’s faith in election results. It’s the worst thing that could happen to Indian democracy.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?