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We need resumption of ceasefire, French President on Middle East crisis
Paris, April 9: French President Emmanuel Macron called for a ceasefire in the conflict-torn Middle East on Wednesday.
Cabinet clears Rs 63,000 crore deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets from France for Indian Navy
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Security, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has cleared the Rs 63,000 crore government-to-government deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy, senior officials said.
Egyptian, French Presidents voice rejection of displacement of Palestinians
Cairo, April 7: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his visiting French counterpart Emmanuel Macron voiced on Monday rejection of any calls for the displacement of Palestinians from their land, emphasising the need for a just resolution to the Palestinian issue.
Qualifier Jenson Brooksby stuns Tiafoe claim US Clay Title
Houston, April 7: The qualifying wildcard entrant Jenson Brooksby, ranked No. 507 at the beginning of the week, won seven consecutive matches to claim his first ATP Tour title at the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championships.
Brooksby upsets Paul in Houston, to play Tiafoe for title
Houston, April 6: Wildcard qualifying entrant Jenson Brooksby secured an upset 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(6) win over top seed Tommy Paul in the semifinals of the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship.
France: Marine Le Pen convicted in embezzlement case, faces uncertain political future
Paris, March 31: A Paris court on Monday convicted far-right leader Marine Le Pen on charges of embezzling public funds in connection with a fake jobs scam at the European Union Parliament, but has yet to announce the sentence.
Bagnaia capitalises on Marc Marquez crash in drama-filled Americas GP
Austin, March 31: Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team is a Grand Prix winner in 2025 after an immensely dramatic MotoGP Grand Prix of The Americas unfolds on a Sunday afternoon that saw Marc Marquez of Ducati Lenovo Team, crash out of the lead. With another P2 finish, Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP becomes the new MotoGP title chase leader, as Fabio Di Giannantonio of Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team completed the podium in an absolutely unforgettable Round 3.
IAF's Su-30 MKI to display skills in multinational exercise in Greece
New Delhi, March 30: Aiming to hone skills against a dozen other counterparts, including the US, Israel, and France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in biennial multinational air exercise INIOCHOS-25, starting in Greece from Monday, an official said.
Tribute to India-France friendship, French Embassy shares Ghibli art of PM Modi, Macron
New Delhi, March 29: Hopping on to the Studio Ghibli-style trend that has taken social media by storm, the French Embassy in India shared an AI image of French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
France boosts Asia-Pacific ties at APAIE 2025 in Delhi with 35 institutions
New Delhi, March 27: Around 35 French higher education institutions, coordinated by Campus France, are participating in the 2025 Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) conference in New Delhi, aiming to bolster France's academic and scientific influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
FNC, French Senate delegation discuss parliamentary cooperation
Abu Dhabi, March 24: Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), met today with a delegation from the French Senate.
India-France naval exercise 'Varuna 2025' strengths maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Panaji, March 24: The Indian and French Navies conducted the bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2025 from March 19 to 22, reinforcing their strategic partnership and commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
Algeria moves to criminalise French colonialism amid diplomatic tensions with Paris
Algiers, March 24: Algeria's parliament has established a commission to draft a law criminalising French colonial rule (1830-1962), a move deemed "historical" amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Miami Open: Tiafoe, Berrettini make winning starts; Rublev bows out
Miami, March 23: Playing in his 100th ATP Masters 1000 match, Frances Tiafoe earned his 50th win at the prestigious level with a 7-5, 7-6(5) win against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
India-France bilateral Naval exercise 'Varuna' commences
New Delhi, March 19: The 23rd edition of the India-France bilateral Naval exercise, 'Varuna' commenced on Wednesday, and will conclude on March 22, showcasing the two nations' commitment to enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy.
India, France to hold four-day joint Naval exercise' Varuna' from March 19
New Delhi, March 18: The Indian and French Navies will participate in a bilateral Naval exercise 'Varuna 2025', the Ministry of Defence officials said on Tuesday.
US rejects French politician's call to return Statue of Liberty, calls him 'low-level'
Washington, March 18: The United States has firmly rejected a suggestion by French politician Raphael Glucksmann that the Statue of Liberty should be returned to France, dismissing his remarks as unwarranted and politically motivated.
Tough negotiations result in big savings from Scorpene submarine deal with France
New Delhi The initial price offered by France and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited: for the three additional Scorpene class submarines was Rs 75,000 crore but the Indian Ministry of Defence negotiated very strongly to get a discount of nearly Rs 40,000 crore from them.
Europe's major military powers reaffirm support for Ukraine
Paris, March 13: Defence Ministers from Europe's top five military powers, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland, met in Paris and voiced support for the Ukrainian army.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed, French Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry explore joint cooperation
Paris, March 12: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met in Paris with Eric Lombard, Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industry of France.
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed meets French Minister of Armed Forces in Paris
Paris, March 11: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Sebastien Lecornu, Minister of the Armed Forces of France, as part of the UAE Top Diplomat's working visit to Paris.
Iran rejects Macron's accusation of involvement in Ukraine conflict
Tehran, March 8: Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that Russia has used Iranian military equipment against Ukraine.
French President says Russia's aggression knows no borders
Paris, March 6: French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said Russian aggression "knows no borders" and is a direct threat to Europe as European Union leaders prepare to hold emergency talks in Brussels in the wake of the Trump administration's stance on transatlantic ties, Al Jazeera reported.
MotoGP: Marc Marquez makes dream Ducati debut with sprint win in Thailand
Burriram, March 1: Marc Marquez made a dream debut for the factory Ducati team by storming to victory in the sprint race at the season-opening Thai MotoGP on Saturday. The six-time world champion started from pole position and never relinquished his lead, delivering a statement win in the 13-lap sprint at a sweltering Buriram.
February 2025: PM Modi's active month from global diplomacy to religious rituals
New Delhi, Feb 28: In February 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again demonstrated the global impact of his leadership through his travels, dialogues, and actions. The month saw him actively participating in religious rituals, while simultaneously advancing India's power and diplomatic reach on the world stage.
French defence major Safran expands its footprint in India with second office in New Delhi
New Delhi, February 28: France's leading Defence and Aerospace conglomerate, Safran, on Friday celebrated the inauguration of its new office, Worldmark 2, in Aerocity in the national capital. This marks a significant milestone in Safran's 'Make in India' roadmap and aligns with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi pays tribute at Indian War Memorial in France
Paris, Feb 28: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi has laid a wreath at the war memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought during World War I.
Army Chief General Dwivedi pays tribute to soldiers at War Memorial in France
New Delhi, February 28: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi laid a wreath at the Indian War Memorial in Neuve-Chapelle, France, honouring the brave Indian soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during World War I.
France, Ukraine in months-old talks over minerals: French defence minister
Paris, Feb 27: Paris has been in talks with Kyiv since October about using Ukrainian minerals for France's defence industry, French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Thursday.
Army Chief to visit Marseille for briefing on French army's 3rd division and Scorpion modernisation programme
Marseille, February 25: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Marseille on Tuesday to be "briefed' on the French Army's 3rd Division, joint exercise SHAKTI, and modernisation programme "Scorpion," followed by a live demonstration in Carpiagne the next day.
Donald Trump calls France 'Oldest Ally,' Macron stresses shared vision for long-standing peace
Washington DC, February 25: Former US President Donald Trump described France as America's "oldest ally" and called their partnership a force for peace, while French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed the two nations' commitment to "long-standing peace".
Explosions near Russian Consulate in France have signs of terrorist attack: Moscow
Moscow/Marseille, Feb 24: The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday stated that explosions on the territory of the Russian Consulate General in France's Marseilles resemble a terrorist attack.
Indian Army chief in France: Envoy greets Gen Dwivedi ahead of military talks
New Delhi, Feb 24: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi received a warm welcome from India's Ambassador Sanjeev Singla in Paris ahead of the former's interaction with his French counterpart over bilateral Defence cooperation and global security challenges, an official said here on Monday.
COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarks on official visit to France
New Delhi, February 23: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Gen Upendra Dwivedi has departed for an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, as part of efforts to "bolster" India-France defence cooperation, said an official statement from the Ministry of Defence.
Indian Army chief leaves on three-day visit to France
New Delhi, Feb 23: With an aim to explore new avenues of cooperation and enhance the strategic partnership, Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has departed on an official visit to France from February 24 to 27, an official statement said on Sunday.
Macron to visit US for talks with Trump over Ukraine, tariffs
Paris, Feb 20: French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the United States for discussions with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, focusing on the Ukraine issue and impending US tariffs, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs Benjamin Haddad confirmed on Thursday.
Navy's Rs 60,000 crore Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade capabilities of IAF Rafales
New Delhi, February 18: The Rs 60,000 crore plus Rafale Marine jet deal with France is also going to help in upgrading the buddy-buddy refuelling and other capabilities of the 36 Rafale fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Nutella inventor Francesco Rivella passes away at the age of 97
Los Angeles, February 18: Francesco Rivella, best known as the inventor of Nutella, recently passed away at the age of 97.
New antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
New York, Feb 16: A new antibody discovery platform can delve deeper into the mechanisms underlying the processes behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, say researchers.
India, France hold Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris
Paris, February 15: India and France held Bilateral Dialogue on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in Paris on Friday and discussed developments in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to the nuclear, chemical, biological domains, and outer space security, conventional weapons including Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain and lethal autonomous weapons systems, and multilateral export control regimes.