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India, France seal treaty revamp giving Paris dividend relief, Delhi tax rights

FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave from the balcony during the inauguration of the Indian Consulate as part of a visit in Marseille, France, February 12, 2025.  REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wave from the balcony during the inauguration of the Indian Consulate as part of a visit in Marseille, France, February 12, 2025.  REUTERS/Christian Hartmann/Pool/File Photo

India’s Modi holds third call with Trump since tariff hike

Mr Modi (left) and Mr Trump have spoken three times since Mr Trump doubled tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50 per cent, hitting exports of textiles, chemicals and food items such as shrimp.
Mr Modi (left) and Mr Trump have spoken three times since Mr Trump doubled tariffs on imports from India to as much as 50 per cent, hitting exports of textiles, chemicals and food items such as shrimp.

Modi, Putin push economic links to revitalise India-Russia ties in closely watched visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi, India December 4, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi, India December 4, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a presentation of a joint statement after their delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Russian President Vladimir Putin and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a presentation of a joint statement after their delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Putin questions US punishing India for buying Russian oil

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi, on Dec 4.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and Russian President Vladimir Putin arriving for an informal dinner at the Prime Minister's Residence in New Delhi, on Dec 4.

Why Macron’s China visit and Putin’s India trip will show Europe no longer sets the agenda

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi receiving French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte at Beijing’s airport on Dec 3.

India revokes state-run security app for smartphones after outcry

The government says the app only helps track and block stolen phones and prevents them from being misused.
The government says the app only helps track and block stolen phones and prevents them from being misused.

Putin’s India visit tests New Delhi’s US-Russia balancing act

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India this week.

Narendra Modi plans to free up India’s giant labour force

India is attempting a major overhaul of its labour laws that have held back expansion of businesses such as garment manufacturing.
India is attempting a major overhaul of its labour laws that have held back expansion of businesses such as garment manufacturing.

Putin to discuss 'privileged partnership' with Modi on India visit next week

FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

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