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  Watch: President Murmu, French counterpart Macron arrive in special presidential carriage for R-Day

  India | January 27, 2024 0:14 IST

  In Jaipur, PM Modi Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks to further consolidate India-France strategic cooperation, especially in areas of defence, security, trade and clean energy.

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  Republic Day 2024: French band, marching contingent and Rafale jets participate in parade | WATCH

  India | January 26, 2024 11:19 IST

  A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the Republic Day parade. Two Rafale fighters and an Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft of the French Air Force will also feature in the celebrations.

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  French President Macron arrives in Delhi to participate as chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

  News | January 26, 2024 10:17 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the national capital on Friday to participate as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day parade here. The French President was received at the Delhi airport by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.

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  PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron extend greetings on India's 75th Republic Day

  India | January 26, 2024 9:35 IST

  Republic Day: This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty.

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  Republic Day 2024: Women-centric iconic parade concludes, tableaus displayed cultural colours

  India | January 26, 2024 16:57 IST

  Republic Day 2024: As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu is leading a grand parade at Kartavya Path. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country's transition to a Republic in 1950.

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  Modi-Macron Jaipur Visit: Masala tea, UPI payment, and roadshow

  India | January 25, 2024 23:58 IST

  Rajasthan: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a significant roadshow in Jaipur, making notable stops at a masala tea shop, a handicrafts store, and Hawa Mahal.

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  French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in India, visits Amber Fort with S Jaishankar

  News | January 25, 2024 18:46 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, arrived in Jaipur. Macron's visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership. Macron visited the Amber Fort in Jaipur today with EAM S Jaishankar.

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  Macron India visit HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi greets French president as he arrives For R-Day celebrations

  India | January 25, 2024 23:39 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron Visit India Live Updates: Macron's visit comes as both sides are looking at finalising mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines. PM Modi was the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day in July 2023.

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  French President in India for Republic Day: Visiting Amber Fort to holding road show | Full schedule

  India | January 25, 2024 10:36 IST

  In his nearly six-hour stay in Jaipur, Macron will also join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a road show before the two leaders hold wide-ranging talks at luxury hotel Taj Rambagh Palace on all key aspects of bilateral India-France ties and various geopolitical upheavals.

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  Macron to land in Jaipur on Republic Day eve, to hold mega roadshow with PM Modi

  World | January 24, 2024 23:41 IST

  The French president's visit is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are looking at finalising two mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.

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  Republic Day 2024: French contingents participate in rehearsals at Vijay Chowk | WATCH

  India | January 20, 2024 12:15 IST

  A 269-member contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participated in France's Bastille Day celebrations in July last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited as the guest of honour. This year, French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to India's Republic Day celebrations.

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  Ajit Doval, French top official hold talks in Delhi ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's India visit

  India | January 12, 2024 23:52 IST

  The French diplomatic advisor visited India to prepare for President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to New Delhi as chief guest on Republic Day. Both nations look forward for meaningful dialogues on various aspects of strategic cooperation.

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  US: Trump mocks French President Macron, Biden at Iowa campaign event | WATCH

  World | January 10, 2024 11:07 IST

  Before the hearing on his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 elections, Trump said that he might prosecute Biden is he defeats him in the 2024 polls. Trump is the leading contender in the Republican camp as he is several points ahead of his rivals.

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  Gabriel Attal becomes youngest and first gay Prime Minister of France

  World | January 09, 2024 18:01 IST

  Attal, a close Macron ally who became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic, will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, RTL radio and BFM TV said.

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  French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns, President Emmanuel Macron to name new government

  World | January 08, 2024 23:34 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the president's office said.

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  WATCH: Republic Day parade rehearsals underway at Kartavya Path amid nail-biting cold in Delhi

  India | January 03, 2024 7:42 IST

  Security forces were observed at Kartavya Path, participating in rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day despite the chilly morning temperatures.

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  Indians stuck at French airport for human trafficking probe reach Mumbai, 25 still in France

  World | December 26, 2023 11:37 IST

  A charter plane grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation landed in Mumbai with 276 Indians. The passengers had been heading to Nicaragua but were instead blocked inside a rural French airport for four days in an exceptional holiday ordeal.

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  France: Court to decide on extending stay of 'Indian passengers' allegedly involved in trafficking

  World | December 24, 2023 11:37 IST

  French authorities hung white tarps across the soaring bay windows of the small Vatry Airport in Champagne country to ensure privacy for the passengers held inside.

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  France President Emmanuel Macron To Be Republic Day Chief Guest | Know The Process | India TV News

  News | December 23, 2023 18:28 IST

  France's President Emmanuel Macron has been announced as the Chief Guest for India's 2024 Republic Day celebrations. Being India's Republic Day Chief Guest is no ordinary honor; it's the pinnacle of diplomatic protocol.

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  French President Macron accepts invitation for Republic Day 2024 celebrations

  India | December 23, 2023 8:33 IST

  Earlier, the External Affairs Ministry had confirmed that the French President was to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations on PM Modi's invitation.