Narendra Modi

India conducts ‘surgical strikes’ across the Line of Control

India conducts ‘surgical strikes’ across the Line of Control

September 30, 2016

After the attack on the Indian army base of Uri in Kashmir, on September 18, where 19 Indian soldiers were killed, New Delhi announced that it conducted ‘surgical strikes' on Thursday morning against rebel camps along the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan, in the...

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L’Inde mène des « frappes chirurgicales » au Cachemire côté Pakistan

L’Inde mène des « frappes chirurgicales » au Cachemire côté Pakistan

September 30, 2016

Après l’attaque de la base militaire indienne d’Uri au Cachemire, le 18 septembre dernier, où 19 soldats indiens ont trouvé la mort, New Delhi a annoncé avoir mené jeudi matin des « frappes chirurgicales » contre des camps rebelles le long de la ligne de démarcation d...

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L’Inde a ratifié l’accord de Paris sur le Climat le 2 octobre

L’Inde a ratifié l’accord de Paris sur le Climat le 2 octobre

September 29, 2016

L’Inde, jusqu’alors peu encline à ratifier rapidement l’accord de Paris sur le Climat, l’a finalement fait  le 2 octobre. En avril dernier, l’Inde avait formellement signé l’accord de Paris, aux côtés de plus de 170 pays, lors de la cérémonie spéciale org...

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India ratifies the Paris Climate Agreement on October 2

India ratifies the Paris Climate Agreement on October 2

September 27, 2016

Though India was earlier reluctant to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement any time soon, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2016, announced that the country will ratify the accord on October 2 this year.

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Eight satellites launched by India

Eight satellites launched by India

September 26, 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) today launched its weather satellite SCATSAT-1 and seven co-passenger satellites. The satellites were launched in two different orbits using the space organisation’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). This will be PSLV’s thirt...

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India reconsiders its stance over Indus Waters Treaty

India reconsiders its stance over Indus Waters Treaty

September 26, 2016

After 18 Indian army men lost their lives in the terrorist attack in Uri, the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir, on September 18, 2016, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to take concrete actions against Pakistan through the re-evaluation of Indus Waters Treaty betwe...

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Sushma Swaraj’s speech at the UN General Assembly in New York

Sushma Swaraj’s speech at the UN General Assembly in New York

September 26, 2016

While India's Minister for External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, gears up to address the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the rising mercury of the Indo-Pak tension over Kashmir and the latest Uri attack is anticipated to see a riveting finale as far as India's point of v...

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Rafale deal finally in the bag

Rafale deal finally in the bag

September 22, 2016

After years of negotiations, India and France have finally agreed over a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets that will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in full flight condition by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The procurement was important for both the...

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India toying with budget reforms

India toying with budget reforms

September 21, 2016

India is all set to scrap the Railway Budget, introduce outcome-based budgeting and present a separate farm budget.

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Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in Paris

Namasté France festival to have a grand launch in Paris

September 15, 2016

A cultural festival showcasing a multitude of Indian art forms will take place in France under the banner of ‘Namasté France’. Starting 15th September 2016, the festival will take off in Paris and following a 75-day itinerary, will travel to ten other cities in France and f...

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Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s first State visit to India

August 30, 2016

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw’s four-day visit to India can propel the bilateral strategic, political, economic and cultural ties to a new high, coming as it does, at the start of a crucial transition of Myanmar towards democracy after decades of military rule. Leaders of both t...

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Indian Prime Minister’s app just crossed 2.5 million downloads

Indian Prime Minister’s app just crossed 2.5 million downloads

August 30, 2016

Indian Prime Minister’s app, that allows citizens to directly communicate with the PM's office crosses 2.5 million downloads and becomes the most used app of any political leader in the world.

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