India, France to boost cooperation in critical minerals, economic sovereignty
Paris/New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) India and France on Friday discussed potential areas for greater bilateral cooperation in critical minerals, economic sovereignty and security policies, and further enhance the financial industries connect between both the nations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Roland Lescure, Minister of Economy, Finance, Industrial, Energy, and Digital Sovereignty of France, co-chaired […]
UoH ALUMNI TAKE INDIAN AGRI-TECH GLOBAL WITH MAJOR DEALS IN FRANCE
Hyderabad, June 17 (RAHNUMA): Two University of Hyderabad (UoH) alumni have propelled Indian agricultural innovation onto the global stage, securing major international partnerships at Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. ATGC Biotech, a pioneering company co-founded by two distinguished UoH alumni, Dr. Markandeya Gorantla and Dr. V.B. Reddy. was among 120 deep-tech startups selected to […]
India, France exploring stronger cooperation in tech, innovation under PM Modi’s leadership: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that India-France partnership is gaining fresh momentum across technology, innovation and strategic sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inviting French businesses and investors to partner in India’s growth story. In a post on X, Goyal said […]
India, France cementing Special Global Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS): India and France are deepening their Special Global Strategic Partnership through stronger cooperation across trade, defence, innovation, artificial intelligence, clean energy, space, and education, according to an article. The article, in the European Times, highlights that the India–EU Free Trade Agreement could further enhance trade and investment. Given the strong […]
PM Modi, Trump meet at G7 Summit in France
Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met and exchanged greetings on the sidelines of a G7 Summit outreach session in France’s Evian on Tuesday. Both leaders shook hands and held a brief conversation ahead of the G7 working session on ‘Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ […]
‘Another significant step’: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launches UPI in France
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday launched Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Galeries Lafayette in Nice, France, which will enable Indian travellers visiting the country to make seamless payments abroad through familiar platforms. “Bringing India’s world-class digital payments platform to one of France’s premier retail destinations marks another […]
At G7 Summit, PM Modi underscores importance of ‘trust’ in building international partnerships
Evian (France), June 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday affirmed that India has always followed ‘humanity first’ approach and remains firmly committed to advancing sustainable and inclusive global development. Participating in the Outreach Session on ‘Forging new Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity’ at the G7 Summit in France, PM Modi underscored the importance […]
France’s ambassador to Algeria to return to post: presidency
PARIS(RAHNUMA): Paris will return its ambassador to Algeria and send a senior envoy to ceremonies marking a colonial-era massacre in its former colony to improve frayed relations, the French presidency said on Friday. A deputy minister of the armed forces, Alice Rufo, will on Friday attend ceremonies marking the 1945 violent put-down of pro-democracy protesters, […]
UN’s Guterres says Strait of Hormuz opening is good step, move welcomed by UK and France
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the opening of Strait of Hormuz by Iran and said it was “a step in the right direction.” The Secretary-General welcomed the announcement that the strait is now completely open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, according to Stephane Dujarric, spokesman […]
France, South Korea agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East. Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following […]
