Cutting Red Tape
Transformative technological innovations of the twenty-first century have changed the way business is done the world over.
Transformative technological innovations of the twenty-first century have changed the way business is done the world over.
The Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris showcased the growing divide in global AI governance. While 61 countries, including India, backed a collective statement on AI ethics, sustainability, and cooperation, two major players ~ the United States and the United Kingdom ~ chose not to sign it.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Delhi late on Friday night after successfully concluding a fruitful five-day, two-nation visit to France and the United States.
US President Donald Trump has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been his "great friend" for a long time and stressed that it is "great honour" to have him at the White House.
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) and AFD, France have signed a $100 million credit facility agreement to scale up green finance solutions for Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according to a SIDBI statement issued on Wednesday.
Incumbent French President Emmanuel Macron has accused his opponent in the presidential election Marine Le Pen of being dependent on the Russian authorities.
India and France have common interests bilaterally and multilaterally, and these are increasingly converging. The consensus among experts is that India must now step up its commitments to trade, technology and defence, areas where France has expertise and can make a significant contribution as the Rafale fighter-jet deal has shown.
"We call for, and commit to providing, humanitarian, medical, and financial support to refugees from Ukraine," they said in a statement.
He said that these engagements captured the strategic priorities that provide a compelling framework for a "truly unique" partnership between India and France.
This can include Infrastructure enhancement, fairway development, navigational aids and river information systems.
