Emmanuel Bonne, the diplomatic adviser to French President Emmanuel Macron, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Bonne briefed PM Modi on the progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation in the context of the Prime Minister's forthcoming visit to France next week, official sources said.
Modi conveyed his gratitude to French president Emmanuel Macron for his invitation to participate in the Bastille Day celebrations as the guest of honour on July 14.
Recalling his recent meeting with Macron in Hiroshima, the Prime Minister said that he looked forward to continuing their conversation in Paris that would further strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership.
SC to hear on Monday suo moto RG Kar doctor rape-murder case
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday the matter where it has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
India to co-chair key international counter-terrorism meet for first time
India is set to play a pivotal role in an upcoming international counter-terrorism meeting, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to combat terrorism globally.
No mercy for drug cartels: HM Shah on busting of international racket in northeast
An international drug racket was busted by the Narcotics Control Bureau in Guwahati and Imphal, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, saying that there was no mercy for drug cartels.
AR Rahman discharged from Chennai hospital, suffered dehydration symptoms
Renowned music director and double Oscar award winner A.R. Rahman, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on Sunday morning, was discharged after brief hospitalisation.
New Zealand PM, accompanied by Indian diaspora members, to arrive in Delhi today
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Telangana tunnel tragedy: Search for missing persons enters 23rd day
The operation to trace the remaining seven persons trapped under debris in the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) tunnel in Telangana's Nagakurnool district entered the 23rd day on Sunday.
Official accommodation for ministers in Chandigarh being used for AAP activities, claims Cong MLA
Congress legislator and ex-AAP leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira on Sunday urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Central government to take cognizance of gross misuse of official accommodation in Chandigarh meant for ministers of the Punjab government being used as Aam Aadmi Party office for political activities.
Two hawala operators held in Punjab, Rs 17,60,000 cash linked to drug trafficking seized
In a major crackdown on drug networks, Amritsar Rural Police apprehended two hawala operators -- Sukhjit Singh and Ranbir Singh, who were facilitating illegal financial transactions linked to drug trafficking with seizure of Rs 17,60,000 cash and $4,000, Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Sunday.