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June 14, 2026 4:38 PM

India is spearheading global innovation, says French President Macron at Bharat Innovates 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday lauded India’s growing role in global technological advancement, describing the country as a leading force in innovation and reaffirming France’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with India in areas such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, scientific research and emerging technologies. Addressing the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave in Nice alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Macron said India’s innovation ecosystem, research capab...

June 14, 2026 4:29 PM

India emerging as a contributor of solutions to the world: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is emerging as a provider of solutions to global challenges, driven by innovation, technology and the aspirations of its youth, as he jointly inaugurated the Bharat Innovates 2026 conclave with French President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the unique nature of India-France relations, describing them as a partnership built not only on shared interests but also on a shared vision for the future....

June 12, 2026 4:10 PM

From Culture to Education: People-to-People Links Deepen India-France Partnership

Beyond strategic and economic cooperation, India and France have expanded cultural, educational and people-to-people exchanges, adding a broader social dimension to their bilateral relationship ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a significant milestone in recent cultural engagement was the operationalisation of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris on March 26, 2026. The centre was inaugurated with the exh...