NEW DELHI, Rabi'II 14, 1437, Jan 24, 2016, SPA -- French President Francois Hollande began a three-day visit to India on Sunday that could push a multibillion-dollar deal for combat airplanes and closer cooperation on counterterrorism and clean energy, AP reported. Hollande landed in the northern city of Chandigarh where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due to join him at official engagements. Hollande is accompanied by a high-profile delegation including the ministers of defense, foreign affairs, economy and culture and dozens of top corporate leaders. Hollande will travel to the Indian capital later Sunday. He will hold talks with Indian leaders on Monday and be a guest of honor on Tuesday at India's Republic Day parade, celebrating 66 years since the country adopted its constitution. --SPA 11:27 LOCAL TIME 08:27 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w