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Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

Norway has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim it would join the "Board of Peace," though it will host the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee spring meeting on Palestinian aid and Gaza.

4 days ago

Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

Norway has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim it would join the "Board of Peace," though it will host the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee spring meeting on Palestinian aid and Gaza.

5 days ago

India, France boost defence, innovation ties; announce 'special global partnership'

The move aims to deepen cooperation in defence, innovation, trade, technology and people-to-people exchanges. Key outcomes include the inauguration of the H125 helicopter final assembly line in Karnataka, renewed defence cooperation, and a joint venture.

8 days ago

France, US, Germany lead October FPI inflows in Indian stock market

Collectively, FPIs infused over $1.66 billion into equities in October. The US and Germany were also strong buyers investing around $520 million each in equities and contributed approximately $765 million and $309 million, respectively, to debt instruments.

Nov 7, 2025

Paris to Marseille: PM Modi-Macron bonhomie steals show as India and France solidify strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday along with French President Emmanuel Macron, paying homage to the Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars and sacrificed their lives.

Feb 12, 2025

India, France stress on synergy at AI Roundtable on sidelines of summit

The second India-France AI Policy Roundtable held on the sidelines of AI Action Summit 2025 stressed the potential for India and France to synergise on various policy positions and technological initiatives, fostering benefits not only at the bilateral level but also on a global scale by leveraging complementary knowledge and skill sets.

Feb 11, 2025

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

India was re-elected as President of the 120-nation International Solar Alliance (ISA) from 2024 to 2026 on Monday, while France has been elected as Co-President, at the General Assembly held at the iconic Bharat Mandapam here.

Nov 4, 2024

Norway pledges over $90 million to WHO

The Norwegian government announced a major financial commitment to the World Health Organization (WHO), pledging 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($93 million) over the next four years (2025-2028).

Oct 15, 2024

Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted

Telegram Founder Durov Arrested Amid Privacy Controversy

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the popular encrypted messaging app Telegram, has been arrested in France. Durov, who also created the social media platform VKontakte, was apprehended at Le Bourget Airport outside Paris, immediately after he disembarked from his private jet.

Aug 25, 2024

France ready to welcome 30K Indian students by 2030: Ambassador

Indian students willing to go to France for higher studies sometimes face visa related issues. This may no longer be the case as France is willing to welcome the students, said Thierry Mathou, the Ambassador of France to India.

Oct 15, 2023

Apple to issue software update for iPhone 12 users in France over radiation concerns

Tech giant Apple on Friday said it will issue a software patch for iPhone 12 users in France, after the country's radiation watchdog (ANFR) said that that iPhone 12 breaches radiation exposure limits.

Sep 15, 2023

France to allow Indians to make UPI payments in rupees: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India and France have agreed on usage of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) mechanism and it will begin from the Eiffel Tower, which means Indian tourists can pay in rupees to visit the world famous site.

Jul 14, 2023

France riots: Violent protests continue, Iran issues advisory to its citizens [Updates]

France riots cost over $1 billion in losses; tourism impact excluded [details]

The losses from the ongoing riots in France are estimated at over one billion euros ($1.09 billion), excluding tourist industry losses, president of the Movement of the Enterprises of France (Medef), Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux, said.

Jul 4, 2023

Grandmother of teen killed by police officer in France pleads for halt to rioting

The grandmother of a teenager shot dead during a police traffic stop in a Paris suburb pleaded for the rioting to stop on the sixth straight night of unrest, while authorities expressed outrage over the targeting of a Mayor's home with a burning car as his family was sleeping.

Jul 3, 2023

STRASBOURG (FRANCE), Dec. 11, 2018 (Xinhua) -- Police investigate near the scene of a shooting in the center of Strasbourg, France, on Dec. 11, 2018.

Children, among 8, injured in mass stabbing attack in France

At least eight people, including children, were injured in a mass stabbing attack in the French town of Annecy on Thursday, the Interior Ministry confirmed.

Jun 8, 2023

Paris 2024 to hire 116 boats for unprecedented opening ceremony.

Olympic Games 2024: Paris to hire 116 boats for unprecedented opening ceremony

A total of 116 Parisian and regional boats from 42 river companies have been identified to sail on the River Seine for the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games on July 26, 2024, the organisers have announced.

Apr 25, 2023

FIFA World Cup: Messi dazzles as Argentina dethrone Mbappe-inspired France, with their third title. (Credit : FIFA World Cup)

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi dazzles as Argentina win their third title against France

Lionel Messi's dream of winning the FIFA World Cup finally materialised on Sunday at Lusail Stadium with Argentina surviving a few anxious moments to register a fighting 4-2 penalty shoot win over defending champions France.

Dec 19, 2022

Doctor, two children die in hospital fire near Tirupati

10 people killed in France apartment fire

A fire broke on Fridayin an apartment building in the French city of Lyon, killing at least 10 people, including five children, authorities said.

Dec 16, 2022

Al Khor : French players celebrate at the end of the World Cup quarter final football match between England and France, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar on Sunday, December 11, 2022.

FIFA world cup 2022: France end fairytale run of Morocco, reach final

Reigning world champions France scored once in each half to overcome a spirited challenge of Morocco on Wednesday night at Al Bayt Stadium to set up a FIFA World Cup final showdown with Argentina on Sunday.

Dec 15, 2022

Players of Tunisia celebrate after Wahbi Khazri scored their side's opening goal against France during a World Cup

FIFA 2022: Defending champions France suffer shocking defeat at hands of Tunisia

A 58th minute goal from Wahbi Khazri helped Tunisia inflict a first-ever defeat on defending champions France but the win at the Education City Stadium was not enough to see them to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup as Australia piped them to the qualifying post.

Dec 1, 2022

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France

Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

Norway reiterates rejection of Trump's 'Board of Peace' after US claim

India, France boost defence, innovation ties; announce 'special global partnership'

France, US, Germany lead October FPI inflows in Indian stock market

Paris to Marseille: PM Modi-Macron bonhomie steals show as India and France solidify strategic partnership

India, France stress on synergy at AI Roundtable on sidelines of summit

India re-elected President of 120-nation International Solar Alliance

Norway pledges over $90 million to WHO

Telegram Founder Durov Arrested Amid Privacy Controversy

France ready to welcome 30K Indian students by 2030: Ambassador

Apple to issue software update for iPhone 12 users in France over radiation concerns

France to allow Indians to make UPI payments in rupees: Modi

France riots cost over $1 billion in losses; tourism impact excluded [details]

Grandmother of teen killed by police officer in France pleads for halt to rioting

Children, among 8, injured in mass stabbing attack in France

Olympic Games 2024: Paris to hire 116 boats for unprecedented opening ceremony

FIFA World Cup 2022: Messi dazzles as Argentina win their third title against France

10 people killed in France apartment fire

FIFA world cup 2022: France end fairytale run of Morocco, reach final

FIFA 2022: Defending champions France suffer shocking defeat at hands of Tunisia

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious