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President Macron’s India visit: Rafale deal, AI Summit & what's more on the agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day India visit from February 17, focusing on artificial intelligence, business partnerships, and defence cooperation. Here’s what to expect from the hi

Indian technicians, pilots capable of using Rafale at their best: France

The French Envoy stated he is very proud to say that the first batch of Rafale is reaching Indian soil

First batch of Rafales reaches UAE airbase on way to India from France

In the evening, officials said all five Rafales landed safely in Al Dhafra airbase in the UAE after a sortie in excess of seven hours

France has ensured timely delivery of Rafale despite Covid-19: Rajnath

Rajnath called the French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly and the two leaders agreed "to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and France"

Modi to leave for France on August 22, will discuss counterrorism, defence

From France, the prime minister will proceed for bilateral visits to the UAE and Bahrain, and will return to the French city of Biarritz on August 25 to attend the G7 Summit

Modi pitches for greater cooperation with France in defence manufacturing

Modi said that defence cooperation is one of the key pillars of the strategic partnership between India and France