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PM Modi bids farewell to Hollande, says France is special

National | Jan 26, 2016, 09:24 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today bid a warm farewell to French President Francois Hollande who left India after his three-day visit, expressing confidence that their discussions would further deepen the bilateral ties."Thank you President @fhollande for visiting India &

R-Day parade: French soldiers create history by marching down Rajpath

India | Jan 26, 2016, 04:47 PM IST

New Delhi: French Army soldiers today created history by marching down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, becoming the first foreign military contingent to take part in the celebrations. Led by Lt Col Paul Bury

Army motorcyclists leave Republic Day parade audience spellbound

India | Jan 26, 2016, 03:21 PM IST

New Delhi: Dare Devils', the motorcycle display team of the army's Corps of Signals, today left the audience at the Republic Day parade here spellbound by performing breathtaking and intricate manoeuvres. The team of 'Dare Devils'

See Pic: Aishwarya Rai looks stunning in traditional for luncheon with French President

Bollywood | Jan 26, 2016, 02:37 PM IST

New Delhi: Beauty Queen Aishwarya Rai is all set to join French President Francois Hollande, who is the chief guest at Republic Day parade, for a special lunchThe former Miss World chosen an elegant look

India displays military precision, glimpses of heritage at majestic R-Day parade

India | Jan 26, 2016, 06:04 PM IST

New Delhi: Over the years, the Republic Day parade in the national capital has come to be associated with an equal mix of military precision and a glimpse of the country's diverse cultural heritage and

Delhi turns into fortress for Republic Day

India | Jan 26, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

New Delhi: A multi-layer security blanket has been thrown around the national capital on Republic Day eve with anti-aircraft guns and light machine guns (LMG) positioned at vantage points in view of intelligence inputs that

In India to improve economic relations and strengthen cooperation against terrorism: Hollande

India | Jan 25, 2016, 09:31 PM IST

New Delhi: French President Francois Hollande today said his visit to India was aimed at strengthening and reinforcing "the cooperation against terrorism between our two countries"."Today, there are all kind of terrorist threats that are

Eco-friendly push: Modi, Hollande take a metro ride to Gurgaon

National | Jan 25, 2016, 09:21 PM IST

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande today made a statement promoting eco-friendly modes of transport when they took the Delhi Metro to travel to Gurgaon to inaugurate the interim secretariat

With 1000 snipers, 49000 securitymen, Delhi turns into fortress ahead of R-Day

India | Jan 25, 2016, 01:48 PM IST

New Delhi: In the wake of the Pathankot airbase attack and the arrest of a dozen terror suspects, Delhi has been placed on high alert.As many as 1,000 snipers along with 49,000 security personnel under

India, France ink accord on purchase of 36 Rafale jets

National | Jan 25, 2016, 08:09 PM IST

New Delhi: India and France today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the purchase of 36 Rafale combat aircraft, though the financial modalities such as cost are yet to be worked out.This development is a

Terror global challenge, needs collective fight: PM Modi

National | Jan 24, 2016, 09:25 PM IST

Chandigarh: Against the backdrop of major terror strikes in France and India recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Francois Hollande today shared concern over the menace, with the Indian leader pitching for a collective

Indo-France join hands for Smart City, Make in India; sign 16 MoUs

Jan 25, 2016, 08:54 AM IST

Chandigarh: An agreement between Airbus Group and Mahindra for manufacture of helicopters and three MoUs under the 'Smart City' theme were among the 16 pacts signed between India and France here today.The Memoranda of Understanding

Rock Garden creator's son asked to leave before PM's arrival

India | Jan 24, 2016, 08:28 PM IST

Chandigarh: Son of late Nek Chand, the creator of the iconic 'Rock Garden', today alleged that a Prime Minister's security official asked him to leave the venue minutes before Narendra Modi joined French President Francois

Live: PM Modi, Hollande address India-France business summit

National | Jan 24, 2016, 06:48 PM IST

Chandigarh: French President Francois Hollande is on a three-day visit to India. Hollande will be the fifth French leader to be a Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26 -- the maximum

Rafale jet deal on 'right track': Francois Hollande

India | Jan 24, 2016, 04:34 PM IST

New Delhi: French President Francois Hollande has indicated that the nearly Rs 60,000-crore Rafale jets deal is unlikely to be signed during his current visit although it is on the 'right track'.In an interview to

Francois Hollande to begin 3-day India visit from Chandigarh today

National | Jan 24, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Chandigarh/New Delhi: French President Francois Hollande will commence his three-day India visit from the 'City Beautiful' today where he, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend a business summit and visit various landmarks.Accompanied by

Terrorism, climate change on agenda during Francois Hollande's visit

National | Jan 23, 2016, 09:59 AM IST

New Delhi: French President Francois Hollande's visit to India will feature talks on issues ranging from terror, climate change, higher education, space programme and nuclear cooperation, French Ambassador to India Francois Richier said on Friday. Hollande

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