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The EU aims to finalize a free-trade agreement with India by late January, ideally before India's Republic Day on January 26, with negotiations ongoing and key hurdles related to carbon border taxes and steel safeguards still to be resolved.
India celebrates its 75th Republic Day with a colorful parade in Delhi, featuring an all-women contingent of army, air force, and navy marching for the first time. French President Macron attended as the chief guest, and a French army contingent also participated alongside Indian armed forces. The parade showcased India's cultural heritage and military strength, with the themes of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India) and 'Bharat - Loktantra Ki Matruka' (India - the mother of democracy).
French President Emmanuel Macron, as the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade, announced plans to increase the number of Indian students studying in France to over 30,000 by 2030. Measures include setting up international classes for non-French speaking students, expanding the network of Alliances francaises for learning French, and facilitating the visa process for former Indian students who studied in France.
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's 'Fighter' had a decent opening day at the box office, earning around Rs 22 crore in all languages, similar to Shah Rukh Khan's 'Dunki' in mass centers but falling short of expectations. However, a significant jump is anticipated on Republic Day due to positive reviews and word of mouth, with an expected Day 2 collection of Rs 35 crore. The film's success will depend on its performance over the long weekend, with expectations of crossing Rs 100 crore by Sunday.
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Jaipur and held bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi to deepen cooperation in defence, space, energy, and the Indo-Pacific, ahead of attending India's Republic Day parade as the chief guest. Modi welcomed Macron's visit as a boost to the ties between the two countries and a significant addition to their history of friendship and collaboration.