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Monday, August 11, 2025
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Topic: India-France

India, France sign agreement for cooperation over Gaganyaan space mission

Among other things, the agreement provides for Indian astronauts to use French equipment, consumables and medical instruments for missions.

India & France will advance shared post-Covid agenda through close collaboration: Jaishankar

EAM S Jaishankar Tuesday held extensive talks with his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian who is on a three-day visit to India to boost cooperation between the two nations.

Clean energy, tech in focus as France looks beyond defence to boost business with India

France is a significant source of FDI in India with more than 1,000 French establishments already present in the country.

MEA under secretary’s rendition of Göttingen on International Francophonie Day wins hearts

Under secretary at the MEA, Petal Gahlot, shared her rendition of the song in celebration of International Francophonie Day, which is observed every year on 20 March.

India, France working on third joint satellite mission, says ISRO chief K Sivan

Sivan said many French companies are keen to tap into opportunities thrown up by recent reforms recent reforms initiated by the govt in the space sector.

All about International Solar Alliance, co-founded by France & India, to promote solar energy

The International Solar Alliance was launched by PM Modi and former French president Francois Hollande in November 2015 to promote solar energy in 121 tropical countries.

French President Macron’s advisor meets PM Modi, discusses bilateral and global issues

During his visit to India, the Diplomatic Advisor to the French President, Emmanuel Bonne, also held talks with NSA Ajit Doval Thursday.

India, France to hold annual dialogue on bilateral issues on 7 January, says MEA

NSA Ajit Doval will lead the Indian delegation, while the French delegation will be led by Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to the French President.

India and France writing new chapter in defence ties, says French Defence Minister Parly 

India will acquire a world class capability, truly among the best in the world that would give your air force an incredible sovereign tool, French Defence minister Florence added.

France says India its foremost Asian strategic partner ahead of Rafale induction event

French Defence Minister Florence Parly will visit India Thursday to attend the induction of Rafale jets into IAF & hold talks with Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

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.