Europe

UK condemns Russia's decision to withdraw from grain deal

Cleverly stressed that Russia's war against Ukraine has hindered the free flow of grain and other foodstuffs through the Black Sea resulting in worldwide suffering.

2023-07-18T10:48:20.514400+00:00 IST

Putin vows ‘response’ against Crimean bridge explosion

Reacting over the fresh attack on Crimean bridge for which Kyiv has taken responsibility, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday vowed ‘response’ against what he called a “terrorist attack”

2023-07-17T19:59:28.364786+00:00 IST

Europe faces its second heat wave in a week

The continent is bracing for its second extreme heat wave, putting people’s health at risk and setting the stage for wildfires.

2023-07-17T17:50:31.692760+00:00 IST

Kyiv claims responsibility for fresh attack on Crimean Bridge

The Kerch Bridge, a nearly 12-mile crossing, is the longest in Europe and holds huge strategic and symbolic importance for Moscow.

2023-07-17T16:21:35.930813+00:00 IST

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

The agreement, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July 2022, was officially set to expire at 5 pm on Monday (midnight local time in Istanbul, Kyiv, and Moscow).

2023-07-17T15:06:05.672342+00:00 IST

Indian community in Germany protest for baby Ariha's repatriation

This protest emphasized the urgent need to respect and protect her cultural identity. The community believes in preserving cultural rights regardless of borders and aims to amplify their voices through this gathering.

2023-07-17T08:44:31.025324+00:00 IST

Russia may retaliate if Ukraine uses cluster munition, says Putin

Days after Ukraine received delivery of American-made cluster munitions, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that Moscow too has a stockpile of cluster munitions and will “consider using them” against Ukraine “if they are used against us,” CNN reported.

2023-07-16T22:04:05.666289+00:00 IST

"To the people of India...": President Macron on PM Modi's visit

Sharing the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 2-day official visit to France, President Emmanuel Macron hailed the relations shared between the two nations.

2023-07-16T07:52:41.279356+00:00 IST

‘Jai Ho’ played twice in banquet hosted by Macron for PM Modi

In what was easily one of the features of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to France, during he oversaw the country's National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour, President Emmanuel Macron hosted a banquet dinner in his honour.

2023-07-16T06:35:57.198995+00:00 IST

Naval Group welcomes extension of India-France partnership

Naval Group in an official release thanked the Indian and French authorities for the announcement regarding the extension of the partnership and the objective to explore more ambitious projects to develop the Indian fleet and its performance.

2023-07-16T01:34:25.949242+00:00 IST

Banquet dinner hosted by Macron held special gestures for PM Modi

The banquet dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his two-day visit to France, held many special gestures for the latter.

2023-07-15T07:44:30.659620+00:00 IST

India, France commit to eliminate plastic products pollution

Plastic products pollution due to littered and mismanaged plastic waste is a global environmental issue that must be urgently addressed. It has adverse impacts on ecosystems in general and marine ecosystems in particular.

2023-07-15T06:15:15.190067+00:00 IST

"Was quite impressed by Indian soldiers on Bastille Day"

"I was quite impressed by the presence of Indian soldiers here for our own parade, for National Day, for Bastille Day …very impressive to see them. It was really a thrilling moment," Genetet said.

2023-07-15T05:38:04.445779+00:00 IST

India to set up technical office of DRDO at its embassy in Paris

Amid increasing cooperation in the defence sector between the two nations, India is setting up a technical office of the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) at its embassy in Paris, according to the India-France joint statement on Friday.

2023-07-15T04:37:38.924713+00:00 IST

India, France agree to enhance cooperation in strategic areas

Various agreements were made between the two countries during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to France from July 13-14 to attend the Bastille Day celebrations.

2023-07-15T03:52:08.701716+00:00 IST

India announces 26 Rafale fighter jets for Navy

"This decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy’s operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier," Dassault Aviation said.

2023-07-15T03:19:07.142144+00:00 IST

I see rise in French investments in India: IFCCI president

On how he sees India's economy as a trading partner, Sumeet Anand said, "India is obviously one of the fastest growing economies in the world, or the largest fast-growing economy in the world. So, the perspectives are very good, obviously, for all investors, including French investors. I think the difference is with France is a strategic partnership, and there are many areas of cooperation which are beneficial to both India as well as France, and therefore it's far more richer than many other, I'd say, economic partnerships in the world today."

2023-07-15T02:38:29.362869+00:00 IST

PM Modi's vision is "extremely forward-looking": French Envoy

Pascal Cagni said that the meetings in the past 24 hours have been incredible. He called PM Modi's vision is "extremely forward-looking and ambitious."

2023-07-15T02:02:23.146953+00:00 IST

India, France seek to build stable order in Indo-Pacific

The two nations have released India-France Indo-Pacific Roadmap. The roadmap said that India and France are strategically located resident powers and key partners with vital stakes in the Indo-Pacific.

2023-07-15T01:57:56.614650+00:00 IST

India, France have responsibility for peace in Indo-Pacific: PM

"As resident powers of the Indo-Pacific, India and France have special responsibility for peace and stability in the region. We are working on Indo Pacific Corporation road map to give a constructive shape to our cooperation. Both sides are also in discussion on the proposal for the Indo-Pacific, triangular development cooperation fund," Prime Minister said.

2023-07-15T01:31:40.656833+00:00 IST

PM Modi underscores roles of business leaders in deepening ties

At the India-France CEO Forum, PM Modi said, “I congratulate you on Bastille Day. This year we are celebrating 25 years of our strategic partnership. Business leaders like you have contributed immensely to this partnership."

2023-07-15T01:21:15.527648+00:00 IST