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French Ambassador Thierry Mathou Visits Thiruvananthapuram To Strengthen Indo-French Relations The Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr Thierry Mathou, visited Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, as part of ongoing efforts to deepen cultural, scientific, and diplomatic ties between France and India, from 18 to 22 June 2025. The visit began with a tour of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). France and India share over 60 years of institutional cooperation in the space sector, marked by significant ongoing projects and a promising future. This visit highlighted India’s advancements in space technology and the robust bilateral partnership in this domain. Ambassador Mathou…

Visit Of The All-Party Delegation Led By Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi To The Russian Federation | 24 May 2025 Continuing its engagements, the All-Party Delegation led by Ms. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) undertook interactions with members of various think tanks, academia, and journalists on 23-24 May. These engagements were in line with the delegation’s mandate to project India’s united resolve and zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. On the evening of 23 May, the delegation held in depth discussions with scholars and experts from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Higher…

High-Level Indian Parliamentary Delegation Successfully Concludes Visit to Brazil with Emphasis on Counter-Terrorism Cooperation As part of India’s ongoing efforts to foster international cooperation in the global fight against terrorism particularly in the context of Operation Sindoor and the India’s sustained campaign against cross-border terrorism, a high-level All-Party Parliamentary Delegation successfully concluded its official visit to the Federative Republic of Brazil on1-2 June 2025. The delegation was led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress representing Kerala. He was joined by Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad from the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (Jharkhand), Ganti Harish Madhur from the…

Celebration Of 11th International Day Of Yoga In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Embassy of India in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Saudi Yoga Committee and local partners, celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga with great enthusiasm at the iconic Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium. The event drew over 500 yoga enthusiasts, practitioners, and supporters from across the Kingdom. The International Day of Yoga (IDY), proclaimed by the United Nations, is celebrated globally on June 21 each year. IDY underscores the timeless relevance and benefits of Yoga- a practice that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. The 2025…

India And France Sign Intergovernmental Agreement On 26 Rafale Jets For Indian Navy Manufactured by Dassault Aviation, the Rafale M is a proven carrier-based combat aircraft. Deliveries of the Rafale M jets will begin in 2028 and are expected to be completed by 2030. Training of Indian Navy aircrew will be conducted in both India and France. The Government of the French Republic and the Government of the Republic of India today signed an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Dassault Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy. The contract comprises 22 single-seat Rafale M aircraft and 4…

Visit Of All-Party Delegation To Italy 27-28 May 2025 An All-Party delegation of Members of Parliament (M.Ps) and eminent persons from India arrived in Rome. The delegation of eight MPs from both Houses of Parliament and major political parties, is led by Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad from the Lok Sabha (lower house). The visit is taking place in the context of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir on 22 April, Operation Sindoor by India to destroy the cross-border terrorist infrastructure and subsequent developments. After the Pahalgam terrorist attack, India has undertaken a global diplomatic outreach…

Press Release On The Recent Development In Mali (July 02, 2025) The Ministry of External Affairs expresses its deep concern regarding the abduction of three Indian nationals employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Republic of Mali. The incident occurred on 1st July 2025, when a group of armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack at the factory premises and forcibly took three (03) Indian nationals as hostages. It has come to the knowledge of the Government of India that many military and government installations at multiple locations of western and central Mali were attacked by terrorists on 01…

Factsheet : 2025 Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In Washington D.C. (July 01, 2025) The Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan met in Washington, D.C. on July 1, 2025, for the 10th Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. They welcomed recent and upcoming activities conducted by their four countries and in cooperation with partners to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. Ministers announced key initiatives to strengthen maritime and transnational security, economic prosperity and security, critical and emerging technology, and support humanitarian assistance and emergency response across the region. Today, Quad Foreign Ministers…

The Government Of Canada Is Investing More Than $9.3 Million To Support Francophone Minority Communities Francophone immigration plays a crucial role in growing the Canadian economy, in promoting the vitality of Francophone minority communities and in meeting labour needs across the country. On this International Francophonie Day, the Honourable Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced $9.3 million of funding for 12 new projects aimed at supporting the economic development and demographic growth of Francophone minority communities. Reporting to the Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration, these projects are financed through the Francophone Immigration Support Program. They aim…

Newsflash: SES Inaugurates New Office in Chennai, India Global satellite provider’s expansion into India is set to enhance and scale its global operations SES, the global satellite-based content and connectivity solutions provider, today announced the inauguration of its new office in Chennai, India. This milestone marks SES’s commitment to expand its global footprint and rapidly scale its capabilities to better serve its diverse range of customers across the media, aviation, cruise, enterprise, and telecommunications sectors. The inauguration event of SES’s new Chennai office in the 40-acre DLF tech campus in Cyber City took place on 8 April and was graced…