The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Iran warns of "decisive" response over deployment of French, British warships in Strait of HormuzIran strongly opposes the deployment of a French aircraft carrier in the Strait of Hormuz. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi issued...
10 May, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Iran ceasefire appears to hold, Bahrain detains dozens over suspected Revolutionary Guard linksA fragile ceasefire held even after the US struck two Iranian oil tankers, while Bahrain arrested 41 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutio...
10 May, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of HormuzThe Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followe...
07 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
Trump 'not satisfied' with new Iran proposal amid ceasefire stalemateUS President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, as peace talks remain frozen despite ...
02 May, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
India, France ink ₹63,000 crore deal for Rafale M fighter jetsIndia and France have formalized a Rs 63,000 crore agreement for the acquisition of Rafale M fighter jets, enhancing the Indian Navy's warf...
28 Apr, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrives in GoaThe French Navy aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle arrived in Goa on January 4. It received a grand welcome from the Indian Navy band. The ...
06 Jan, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
India bargaining hard for better deal with France for Rs 50,000 crore-plus Rafale Marine jets contractIndia and France are negotiating over Rs 50,000 crore for Rafale Marine jets including Astra missiles and enhancements. The jets, to be bas...
08 Jul, 2024, 09.51 PM IST
Race heats up for naval fighter deal, US says it meets all tech criteriaThe competition to initially supply 26 jets (18 single seaters and eight twin-seat trainers) to the Indian Navy is being processed under a ...
31 Jan, 2022, 10.02 AM IST
Twenty sailors remain in hospital after French navy coronavirus outbreak"There are about 20 at the moment in hospital. Out of the 20, one is in the re-animation ward and in a stable case," spokesman Eric Lavault...
16 Apr, 2020, 03.07 PM IST
Unfazed by Rafale fire, France offers fighter for NavyThe French Navy feels it will be suitable for India and can be easily integrated onboard the aircraft carrier.
26 Sep, 2018, 08.41 AM IST
France to pitch for naval version of RafaleA high-level French team is set to meet senior officials of the Navy soon to brief them about the naval version of fighter jet Rafale as In...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.29 PM IST
French aircraft-carrier 'Charles de Gaulle' heads for IndiaDefence sources said the French will also bring in two destroyers and one support ship, part of the Charles de Gaulle task force.
12 Jul, 2018, 03.49 PM IST
Indo-French Naval exercises off Goa coast concludeGoa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar witnessed four-hour long naval manoeuvring between Indian Navy and its French counterpart off Goa coa...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.22 PM IST
India and France begin 10-day naval exercise 'Varuna'India and France today began 10-day naval exercise 'Varuna' that will see 12 Rafale fighter jets in action off the Goa coast along with a h...
11 Jul, 2018, 12.21 PM IST