India and France wrap up SHAKTI 2025, strengthening military interoperability and strategic defence partnershipThe Indo-French joint military exercise SHAKTI will be held in France. The 13th French Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade will host the event. It ...
01 Jul, 2025, 08.00 PM IST
Militaries of India, France hold joint drillsIndian and French militaries recently concluded a two-week wargame in France, named Exercise Shakti, aimed at enhancing joint operational r...
01 Jul, 2025, 03.41 PM IST
India, France begin joint military exercise 'Shakti'The Indo-French joint military exercise, 'Exercise Shakti,' has commenced in France, focusing on enhancing operational coordination and int...
19 Jun, 2025, 10.44 PM IST
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's post-war far right, dies aged 96Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front party, has died at the age of 96. Known for his controversial views on immi...
07 Jan, 2025, 09.01 PM IST
"A great honour for France...," says President Macron as French contingent marches in India's 75th Republic Day ParadeFrench President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude for the honor as French troops and aircraft participated in India's 75th Republic Day ...
29 Jan, 2024, 12.50 PM IST
PM Modi-Emmanuel Macron talks: Boosting cooperation in defence, trade, students' mobility on agendaMacron, who will grace the Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path, will kick-start his two-day trip to India from Jaipur where he w...
24 Jan, 2024, 09.23 PM IST
Russian lawmakers adopt resolution slamming French 'mercenaries' in UkraineThe Russian parliament passed a resolution denouncing the alleged presence of French "mercenaries" in Ukraine, escalating tensions with Par...
24 Jan, 2024, 05.10 PM IST
French Foreign Legion set to join Republic Day parade 2024: Key highlights and aerial displaysThe French Foreign Legion's inclusion in India's 75th Republic Day parade brings international flair. Captain Loic Alexandre expresses prid...
24 Jan, 2024, 03.21 PM IST
In Jaipur, French President Emmanuel Macron to explore pink city's living pastFrench President Emmanuel Macron will begin his visit to India by touring Jaipur's Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. He will join ...
24 Jan, 2024, 02.23 PM IST
French President Macron likely to visit Amer Fort; hold roadshow with PM Modi during Jaipur tripThe two leaders will then head to Jaipur's Rambagh Hotel after which they will leave for New Delhi in the evening. A roadshow of PM Modi an...
24 Jan, 2024, 12.46 AM IST
Making EU-India partnership defining force for world will be my priority: Ambassador DelphinHerve Delphin, the newly-appointed envoy of the European Union (EU) to India, has stated that his main focus will be to strengthen the EU-I...
23 Oct, 2023, 08.53 PM IST
Indian scientist and industrialist Swati Piramal conferred top French honour"Her strong influence on business and industry, public policy, healthcare governance and women's leadership is widely recognised in India a...
16 Sep, 2022, 07.11 PM IST
French actor & film-maker Jacques Perrin, known for 'Cinema Paradiso', passes away at 80A committed conservationist, he co-produced several documentaries, including 'The Monkey Folk', 'Microcosmos', and 'Himalaya'.
22 Apr, 2022, 11.43 AM IST
English language a necessity for civil servantsFor the government to make concessions to the populist demand to scrap the English comprehension portion of the UPSC preliminary examinatio...
06 Aug, 2014, 05.12 AM IST
Get French tourist visas in 48 hours from next yearThe decision to expedite visas was one of the high points of its foreign minister Laurent Fabius' visit to India this week.
04 Jul, 2014, 11.41 AM IST
Actor Shah Rukh Khan receives top French honourBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan was on Tuesday bestowed with France's highest civilian award for his contribution to cinema.
02 Jul, 2014, 12.01 AM IST
- Chirac awarded Russia's highest state prize
Former French president Jacques Chirac was awarded Russia's highest state prize for "outstanding humanitarian achievement" in a pomp-filled...
12 Jun, 2008, 11.49 PM IST