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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande, who began bilateral talks in Delhi today, are expected to discuss deals on more nuclear reactors, smart cities, space cooperation, business and energy. The French President, who came to India on Sunday, has already signed 16 agreements with India. Hollande will be the guest of honour at India’s Republic Day parade on Tuesday, a sign of the deepening political and commercial ties between the two countries. All eyes are on the Rs 60,000-cr Rafale Jet deal, but according to sources, it is unlikely to be signed today. The price of combat planes, key to India’s plans to modernise its military and keep up with neighbours Pakistan and China, will also surface during the discussions, officials have confirmed. Read Articles  

French President Francois Hollande today made common cause with India on the issue of fighting terrorism, underlining that the purpose of his visit was to “reinforce and strengthen” the cooperation between the two countries to tackle the menace. Hollande, who is on a three-day visit to India, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for playing an “important” role in Paris COP21 and said that the two countries are going to “follow up” on all decisions on the climate change front as well as areas of economic cooperation. The French President, who will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations here tomorrow, made the remarks at Rashtrapati Bhawan where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome in the presence of President Pranab Mukherjee and Modi.  Read Full Article Over Here :  Business Standard News