New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Before the official meetings, motorcades and packed schedules took over, French President Emmanuel Macron began his India visit with an unexpectedly quiet moment in Mumbai-by heading out for an early morning jog along the city's iconic Marine Drive.

Just hours after landing in Mumbai early Tuesday, Macron slipped out of his hotel with minimal fuss, choosing to experience the city the way many Mumbaikars. Dressed in a simple navy blue athletic T-shirt, black shorts and running shoes, the French leader was seen jogging along the curved promenade as the Arabian Sea shimmered in the background.

Security personnel followed at a discreet distance, allowing the President to blend into the city's morning rhythm. Regular wa...