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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: India-France

NSA Doval meets Macron’s diplomatic adviser ahead of Modi’s France visit, key projects discussed

PM Modi visits France next week for Bastille Day. Talks between NSA Ajit Doval & the diplomatic adviser to French President, Emmanuel Bonne, part of preparations for Modi’s visit.

‘Invisible poetry’—French envoy’s photos capture what sets India apart from others

French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain used a Leica 35mm camera to shoot a collection of eclectic pictures travelling to cities like Patna, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai. The snaps are on display at Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi.

French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu set for India visit, to board INS Vikrant on 27 Nov

Lecornu's visit comes at a time when France is offering more Rafale jets to IAF at a reduced cost and higher indigenous content besides the naval version of the aircraft.

It is France; It is India! New book celebrates both countries through powerful photographs

Top Indian photographer Raghu Rai has collaborated with French ambassador Emmanuel Lenain to bring out the book, ‘To France in India’.

Collaborate or make in India, Rajnath tells French counterpart Parly in defence talks

India & France held Annual Defence Dialogue in Delhi Friday. Visiting defence minister Florence Parly said her country was 'open & ready' to provide more Rafale fighter aircraft.

France ready to provide additional Rafale jets if India requires: Defence Minister Parly

French Defence Minister Florence Parly, who is on a India visit, termed it a 'real achievement' to have delivered 36 Rafale jets on time & said she was happy that IAF is satisfied.

Ajit Doval holds strategic dialogue with France, agrees to strengthen defence & security ties

France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly 2 months after the new security alliance by Australia, UK and US that had infuriated the French govt.

Australia may have opened the door for India. Like Rafale, a submarine deal is critical

If India aspires to build a capability for a strategic offensive in the Indian Ocean Region, it must enhance its submarine building capacity.

France announces ‘solidarity mission’ for India, to send medical supplies amid Covid crisis

French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain said the mission, under which oxygen generation plants and ventilators will be sent, is being supported by French companies in India & EU.

French President Emmanuel Macron extends support to India amid Covid crisis

Macron expressed solidarity to Indians facing a resurgence of Covid cases in his message posted on Twitter by French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain.

On Camera

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.