Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday participated in the Bastille Day parade in Paris as the guest of honour.
The impressive parade, which marks the National Day of France, lasted for more than two hours. The participation of the Indian tri-services contingent was the highlight of the event.
After the culmination of the parade, Modi along with his host, French president Emmanuel Macron, met the commanders of the Indian tri-services contingent.
Indian Air Force’s Rafale jets also participate in the flypast at the Bastille Day parade.
“A giant in world history, with a decisive role to play in the future, a strategic partner, a friend. We are proud to welcome India as our guest of honour at the 14 July parade,” Macron tweeted.
In response to Macron’s tweet, Modi tweeted: “India, inspired by its centuries old ethos, is committed to doing everything possible to make our planet peaceful, prosperous and sustainable. 1.4 billion Indians will always be grateful to France for being a strong and trusted partner. May the bond deepen even further!”
Modi is in France for a two-day official visit.
The French National Day, or Bastille Day, occupies a special place in the French consciousness as it commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison during the French Revolution in 1789.
The Bastille Day parade is the highlight of the celebrations.
11 illegal migrants held in February in Dharmanagar and Agartala
As per NFR, in an incident on 15th February RPF team of Agartala conducted a routine drive at Agartala Railway Station. While checking they detected 02 female Bangladeshi national sat the station.
State aims to install 50,000 solar plants in 2025: Power Minister
The present state government has set an ambitious goal of installing 50,000 solar plants across the state during the current financial year, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on Sunday.
Tension in Manipur districts after Meitei youth goes missing
A 20-year-old youth, belonging to the Meitei community has gone missing from Manipur’s Imphal triggering serious tension in both Imphal West and Imphal East districts, officials said on Monday night.
Vehicles burnt as violent clashes erupt in Nagpur, cops deployed
Amid raging controversy over the demolition of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave situated at Sambhajinagar, violent clashes broke out between two groups in Maharashtra’s second capital Nagpur which led to stone pelting and arson.
PM Modi joins Trump-owned 'Truth Social' platform after US President shares podcast link
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday joined US President Donald Trump-owned social media platform, Truth Social, following a post by the American leader. The post shared a video link of Prime Minister Modi's podcast with renowned US-based podcaster and computer scientist, Lex Fridman.
PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, gifts her vase containing holy Ganga water from Maha Kumbh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard met in the national capital on Monday, exchanging not just pleasantries but also gifts in the form of Ganga Jal (holy Ganga water) and a handcrafted mala.
Won't allow glorification of Aurangzeb's legacy, says Maha CM Fadnavis
Amid the chorus for the demolition of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb’s grave situated in Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that it was unfortunate that the state government has to protect it.
No ‘Neja Mela’ in Sambhal: Police ban event organised in memory of Masud Ghazi
The 'Neja Mela', which is held every year in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, in memory of Saiyyad Salar Masud Ghazi, will not take place this time. The police have made it clear to the organisers that they will not allow the event to take place in the name of ‘robbers’.