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February 12, 2025 1:51 AM

“Convergence of brightest minds from India and France”: PM Modi at CEO Forum in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the CEO Forum in Paris on Tuesday (local time), underscored India's rapid economic growth, deepening strategic partnership with France, and expanding opportunities for global investors. He highlighted India's commitment to stable policies, technological advancements, and massive infrastructure development, positioning the country as a preferred investment destination. Calling the forum "more than just a business event," PM Modi described it as a converge...

February 11, 2025 4:58 PM

World must pull together resources and talent for AI: PM Modi in Paris

Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform millions of lives by advancing key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris, PM Modi highlighted that AI can accelerate progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making the journey "easier and faster." He urged the global community to pool resources and talent to harness AI's full potential for the g...

February 11, 2025 11:16 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets French FM, discusses AI and innovation

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris, where the two leaders discussed strengthening India-France bilateral ties with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI), innovation, connectivity, and clean energy. In a post on X, Jaishankar shared details of the meeting, saying, "A pleasure meeting FM Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris this evening. Discussed our wide-ranging cooperation with a focus on AI & innovation, connectivity, and cle...

February 11, 2025 9:33 AM

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Macron ahead of AI Summit in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Paris, expressing enthusiasm for the AI Action Summit, which the two leaders will co-chair. Macron also extended a warm greeting to United States Vice President JD Vance, who is attending the summit. Sharing a post on X, Macron wrote, "Welcome to Paris, my friend @NarendraModi! Nice to meet you dear @VP Vance! Welcome to all our partners for the AI Action Summit. Let's get to work!" Earlier, PM Modi had posted on X, "Deli...

February 11, 2025 2:48 AM

PM Modi attends dinner hosted by President Macron at Elysee Palace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Tuesday, where the two leaders engaged in discussions over a formal dinner. Macron greeted PM Modi with a heartfelt hug upon his arrival, underscoring the strong personal rapport between them. The meeting reflects the deepening strategic partnership between India and France, with key topics such as defence cooperation, technological innovation, and artificial intelligence on the agenda. ...

February 10, 2025 11:51 PM

PM’s visit to France: ‘Modi Ki Guarantee’ slogans echo as diaspora welcomes him

A large crowd gathered on the streets of Paris to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who landed at Orly Airport on Monday to co-chair the crucial AI Action Summit and hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. Wearing colorful turbans and traditional attire while holding the Tricolour, the Indian-origin crowd played instruments like the dhol, singing “Modi Ki Guarantee” as PM Modi looked on. The crowd also raised slogans of "Modi, Modi" to warmly welcome the visiting Indian Prime ...

November 7, 2024 5:11 PM

Indian Navy delegation strengthens strategic ties at EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris visit

A high-level delegation from the Indian Navy attended EURONAVAL 2024 in Paris from November 4 to 7, with the visit highlighting India’s growing role in the global maritime defense arena. The world’s largest naval defense trade show, EURONAVAL 2024, featured cutting-edge naval defense technology and innovations essential to maritime security. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, represented the Indian Navy, engaging with prominent global defense manufacturers involved...

September 16, 2024 3:55 PM

India shatters records at Paris Paralympics 2024, PM Modi lauds athletes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian contingent for delivering their best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games in Paris, saying that it was possible due to the "unwavering dedication and indomitable spirit" of the athletes. Indian para-athletes have secured a record-breaking total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze. This achievement surpasses the country's best 19 medals tally at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, marking a new era in Indian para-spo...

September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

Paris Paralympics: With five medals in a day, India surpasses Tokyo edition’s record of 19 medals

India para-athletes have scripted history in Paris by surpassing their highest medal tally of 19 in the Tokyo edition of the Paralympics three years ago. The Indian contingent has added 20 medals to its constantly growing tally and will have an opportunity to further extend its record medal haul in a single edition of the Paralympics. On Monday and Tuesday, the Indian contingent won 13 medals for the country, jumping the medal tally to a record 20 consisting of three gold, seven silver and 10 b...

September 16, 2024 5:07 PM

Olympics-Games’ opening ceremony starts under watchful eye of security forces

The Olympics' opening ceremony began in Paris on Friday by depicting a fictional scenario in which the arrival of theOlympic flame goes awry, ahead of an extravagant show on the river Seine that will kick off the summer Games. French soccer superstar Zinedine Zidane was shown running across Paris to bring the flame, in a pre-recorded video that included him taking it onto the metro. A huge police force was on display in Paris, just hours after a sabotage attack on the high-speed TGV rail netwo...