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September 10, 2026 4:44 PM

PM Modi calls for collective responsibility, cooperation, sustainability, inclusion at Paris Space Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for greater international cooperation, sustainability and inclusion in the exploration and use of outer space, saying that the growing number of actors and technologies in space requires collective responsibility. Addressing the first International Space Summit in Paris through video conferencing, PM Modi thanked French President Emmanuel Macron for the invitation and for taking the initiative to convene the summit. He said space, which had inspi...

September 7, 2026 9:07 AM

PM Modi hails consecration of BAPS temple in Paris as milestone in India-France cultural ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) on the consecration of the Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir near Paris, describing it as a significant addition to India's cultural presence in Europe and a new chapter in India-France relations. Addressing the gathering through a video message, PM Modi said the inauguration of the temple in the French capital marked a new era in the cultural relationship between India and France a...

June 23, 2026 10:13 PM

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime minister said on Tuesday, as a heatwave swept across much of Europe. Britain, Italy, Switzerland and Spain were also sweltering in extreme heat, with record temperatures in some areas disrupting schools and transport networks and forcing tourist sites – including the Eiffel Tower – to shut. Europe is warming at more than twice the global average, according to the World Meteorol...

June 19, 2026 9:24 AM

Paris is city of lights and colours: PM Modi to Indian diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described Paris as “the city of lights, the city of colours,” emphasising that the French capital embodies art, ideas and inspiration for innovation. Addressing members of the Indian diaspora during the final leg of his visit to France and Slovakia, PM Modi said the presence of Indians from diverse states made Paris even more vibrant, adding new hues to its cultural fabric. The Prime Minister noted that the diaspora included Tamils, Punjabis, Gujara...

June 19, 2026 12:10 AM

“Era driven by aspirations”: PM Modi lauds diaspora as true strength of India-France ties in Paris address

Reaffirming the pivotal role of the global Indian community in shaping the nation's global footprint, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his key address to the Indian diaspora in Paris, hailed the expatriate community for brilliantly mirroring India's core values on foreign soil. In his speech in Paris, PM Narendra Modi said, "Paris is a city of lights, colours, ideas and innovation." He praised the Indian diaspora for adding to its vibrancy through India's rich cultural diversity. Addressin...

June 18, 2026 1:11 PM

France to get its first traditional Hindu temple built with Indian stones

Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “We are feeling very proud after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Another major occasion for us is the opening of France’s first traditional Hindu temple in September. ...

June 18, 2026 1:04 PM

‘Proud’ of Indian diaspora’s efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday for the final leg of his France visit after concluding a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. Expressing appreciation for the Indian community's contribution to bilateral relations, PM Modi said he was proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer together and emphasized the growing importance of the strategic partnership between the two nation...

May 22, 2026 12:13 PM

India, France hold 8th Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Paris, reaffirm Indo-Pacific partnership

India and France held the 8th India-France Maritime Cooperation Dialogue in Paris on May 20, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening maritime security cooperation and enhancing coordination in the Indo-Pacific region. The dialogue was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Advisor of India’s National Security Council Secretariat, along with Guillaume Ollagnier, Director General for International Relations and Strategy at the French Ministry for the Armed Forces, and Claire...

February 16, 2026 7:20 PM

French police raid Arab World Institute in Paris as Epstein fallout widens

French police searched the Arab World Institute in Paris on Monday as part of a probe into its former head, ex-culture minister Jack Lang, and his links to late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prosecutors said. France's National Financial Prosecutor (PNF) said in a statement that the Arab World Institute was among several locations being raided. Prosecutors this month opened a preliminary investigation of Lang and his daughter Caroline on suspicion of tax fraud following the relea...

November 27, 2025 12:07 PM

PM Modi hails unveiling of B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at UNESCO headquarters on Constitution Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the unveiling of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s bust at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris as “a matter of immense pride” and a fitting tribute to the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “It is a matter of immense pride that today, on Constitution Day, a bust of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. This is a fitting tribute to Dr Ambedkar and his role in the making ...