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Macron In Mumbai: French President To Meet PM Modi At Lok Bhavan Today; Rafale Deal, AI Push & MoUs Likely On Agenda

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Mumbai: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai in the early hours of Tuesday, marking the beginning of his three-day official visit to India, during which he is scheduled to hold key discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review and further deepen the India–France strategic partnership.

President Macron was received at Mumbai airport by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar were also present to welcome the French leader and First Lady Brigitte Macron.

Macron’s visit displays the continued strength of the India–France strategic alliance, with a renewed emphasis on cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. According to the French Embassy, the meeting between the two leaders is being viewed as a significant milestone in bilateral relations, building on a partnership that already spans defence, space, nuclear energy, climate action and education.

Prime Minister Modi and President Macron are scheduled to meet around 3.15 pm at Lok Bhavan in South Mumbai for bilateral engagements. High-level talks are expected to focus on defence cooperation, including discussions around a potential new Rafale deal, as well as trade and strategic collaboration. Nearly a dozen fresh agreements and memoranda of understanding are likely to be signed following the talks, covering areas such as defence, trade, healthcare, vocational training and supply chains.

The leaders are also expected to exchange views on key regional and global developments, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship and enhancing strategic coordination. Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region is likely to feature prominently in the discussions, reflecting growing strategic convergence between New Delhi and Paris.

Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi and President Macron will jointly inaugurate the India–France Year of Innovation 2026 at the Gateway of India. As per an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the leaders will also address a gathering of business leaders, start-up founders, researchers and innovators from both countries, highlighting the role of innovation, technology and people-to-people exchanges in the partnership.

As part of the visit, both leaders will hold wide-ranging discussions under the Horizon 2047 Roadmap, aimed at charting a long-term vision for bilateral cooperation as India approaches 100 years of independence.

Following the Mumbai engagements, President Macron and the French delegation will travel to New Delhi to attend the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, marking the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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