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June 18, 2026 9:29 PM
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The Ministry of External Affairs today highlighted the key outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France. Briefing the media in Paris, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the visit focused on three major pillars - trade, technology and regional and international security. He said Indi...
June 18, 2026 10:35 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met leading French industry leaders in Paris, with discussions focusing on manufacturing, artificial intelligence, sustainability and maritime infrastructure. Speaking to Akashvani after the meetings, top executives highlighted growing opportunities in India and an...
June 18, 2026 8:10 PM
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Global building materials major Saint-Gobain has said that India is becoming an increasingly important manufacturing and export hub for its operations. Speaking to Akashvani in Paris, Saint-Gobain Chairman and CEO Benoît Bazin said the company’s large manufacturing facility near Chennai will not onl...
June 18, 2026 8:07 PM
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French AI company Mistral AI has expressed strong interest in expanding its engagement with India, particularly in the fields of Indian-language AI models and sovereign artificial intelligence. Speaking to Akashvani, Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch said the company is already working on voice-based AI ...
June 18, 2026 7:49 PM
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the newly signed Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States as a historic document and a message from a strong Iran. In a social media post, he said peace can only be achieved through mutual respect and reaffirmed Iran’s commitmen...
June 18, 2026 7:39 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met with Chairman and CEO of logistics company CMA CGM Group, Rodolphe Saadé, in Paris. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in maritime shipping, logistics and global supply chains. In a social media post, Mr Modi noted the Group’s strong an...
June 18, 2026 6:30 PM
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Ukraine struck a Moscow oil refinery overnight for the second time within a week, while additional targets were hit in Russia's Rostov region. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the strike saying, several drones hit the Moscow Oil Refinery on the southeastern outskirts of the city. Russia...
June 18, 2026 6:14 PM
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Global crude oil prices declined today. Brent crude slipped 1.1 per cent to 78 US dollars and 67 cents per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude lost 1.7 per cent to 75 US dollars and 46 cents per barrel, at the time of the last report.
June 18, 2026 6:07 PM
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The UAE has approved a major new regulation setting the minimum age for social media use at 15 years, a sweeping move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. The decision was taken by the UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Under the resolution, chi...
June 18, 2026 5:59 PM
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An Indian Army contingent will leave today for Mongolia to participate in the multinational joint military exercise, Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026, scheduled to be held from 20 June to 3 July at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar. The Defence Ministry said the exercise aims to enhance interoper...
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