The current government in North East is paying more attention than ever to its growth. The beauty, abundance, and promise of that region of the country are what captivate not just the rest of India but the entire world. This can be safely testified by the France consul general Didier Henri Marie Talpain, who […]
France exposes West’s divide over deterrence against China
Political unrest in the West continues even though it has been a week since French President Emmanuel Macron sparked a controversy by saying that the West shouldn’t become a “vassal” and that it should stay out of any disputes between the US and China over Taiwan, reported Asian Lite International. Terming Taiwan as a “crisis that is […]
India, France, UAE discuss cooperation in trilateral framework, to promote compatibility and co-production in defence sector
Noting that defence is an area of close cooperation, Foreign Ministers of India, France and UAE have decided that efforts will be undertaken to further promote compatibility, joint development and co-production while seeking out avenues for further collaboration and training defence forces of the three countries. External Affairs Minister S […]
Protests in France over plans to raise the retirement age
Protests in major French cities on Thursday (local time) over plans to raise retirement age brought transport, schools and businesses to a standstill, reported CNN. More than one million people protested against the government’s plans to raise the retirement age for most workers. Protests in major French cities, including Paris, […]
France: Several injured in knife attack at central railway station in Paris
Several people were injured in a knife attack on Wednesday (local time) at the Paris Gare du Nord train station, reported CNN. Police opened fire on a ‘dangerous person’, who injured travellers at one of Paris’ central railway station, French rail operator Societe Nationale des Chemins de fer Francais (SNCF) […]
Argentina beat France on penalty kicks, winning the World Cup for the third time
Argentine dreams crystallized and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, were paralyzed, as “the game for eternity” descended into madness at 7:40 p.m. Argentine dreams crystallized and then, suddenly, in 96 seconds, they were paralyzed. Kylian Mbappe momentarily shattered them. Lionel Messi rekindled them with what could have been a storybook […]
Last Rafale aircraft reached India from France, 36 consignment completed
The Indian Air Force (IAF) shared an update on Twitter and posted a picture of the Rafale aircraft, ‘Feet Dry, Pack Complete! The last aircraft of 36 Rafale aircraft landed in India via a rapid route via UAE Air Force tanker. ‘ Please note that five aircraft landed at Ambala […]
France extends support to India as it assumes G20 presidency, UNSC chair
As India on December 1 takes over the presidency of the G20 presidency and the chair of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the month of December, French ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain, has expressed his country’s full support. “Today, India takes over the G20 presidency for a year and UNSC (United Nations Security […]
FIFA World Cup: We were punished by our mistakes, says Australian coach after loss to France
Following the loss to France in their FIFA World Cup 2022 opener, Australia head coach Graham Arnold said the quality of their opponents contributed to their win and his side was punished by their mistakes. Olivier Giroud’s brace and a stunning goal from Adrien Rabiot and Kylian Mbappe guided reigning […]
UK, France back UNSC permanent seat for India
India’s bid for a permanent seat in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has received strong support from Veto members. After the United Kingdom, France reiterated its support to India, Germany, Japan and Brazil for the creation of new permanent seats. Addressing the UNSC’s annual debate on Security Council reform on Friday, France’s Deputy Representative to the UN, Nathalie […]
From Ukraine to Russia to France, PM Modi’s India wins global praise at UNGA
At the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session India has been winning praise from several developing and developed nations both for its economic and foreign policy. Some of the most powerful voices, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and French President Emmanuel Macron have referred […]
France, US hail PM Modi’s advice to Putin over Ukraine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was hailed at the United Nations General Assembly for his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war, by the US and France at the UNGA meeting in New York. On the sidelines of the SCO summit in Samarkand on September 16, PM Modi […]
France to have 20,000 Indian students by 2025: French Foreign Minister
In order to boost the student exchange programme, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna on Wednesday said her country targets to enrol 20,000 Indian students in higher institutions by 2025. Addressing Lady Shri Ram College students here, she said, “People-to-people contacts are essential… We want 20,000 Indian students in France by 2025. We’re starting from something close to […]
France plans 2nd Covid-19 booster dose for adults aged 18-59
France will offer a second COVID-19 booster jab to at-risk adults aged from 18 to 59, as well as pregnant women and those who live with vulnerable or immunocompromised people, the French newspaper Le Parisien reported Wednesday. This newly enlarged vaccination campaign will target around five million people, it said. […]
Emmanuel Macron admits ‘deep divisions’ in France exposed by legislative elections
French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday night he could not ignore the deep political divisions in the country as shown by the results of the legislative elections. In a televised speech, Macron said that he had discussed with the leaders of the opposition political parties sitting in the National Assembly and there is […]