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  Macron hints India may ban social media for children under 15: 'Mr PM you will join this club'

  India | February 19, 2026 11:22 IST

  The French President hailed India’s digital economy, asserting that it has created digital identity for 1.4 billion people. He said no other country in the world has been able to do this.

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  PM Modi welcomes President Macron for high-stakes visit: 'India-France ties set for new heights'

  India | February 17, 2026 9:52 IST

  Earlier, Macron posted on X as he embarked on his visit to India. The French President said he was visiting India with business leaders and people from across the sectors to reinforce ties between India and France.

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  France plans social media ban for children under 15 from next school year

  World | January 25, 2026 22:45 IST

  Macron said social media platforms should not be allowed to influence or manipulate young minds. He stressed that children’s emotions and mental well-being must be protected from powerful digital platforms and automated algorithms.

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  Meloni's 'death stare' at Macron goes viral, 'less-than-friendly' handshake puzzles netizens

  Trending | June 15, 2024 17:04 IST

  Italy and France clashed over the inclusion of abortion rights in the G7 final communique, and Meloni ultimately prevailed. Macron said Italy did not have the "same sensibilities", and Meloni accused him of scoring political points ahead of a national election in France.

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  Macron in New Caledonia: French President arrives in New Caledonia to discuss civil unrest

  News | May 23, 2024 16:04 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron met with local officials in New Caledonia on Thursday (May 23) as he arrived in the French-ruled Pacific island trying to end deadly riots triggered by a contested electoral reform. Watch to know more!

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  VIDEO: French President Emmanuel Macron visits Nizamuddin Dargah in Delhi

  India | January 27, 2024 7:50 IST

  Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya situated in Delhi's Nizamuddin West area. The dargah is the mausoleum of the famous Sufi Nizamuddin Auliya and his disciple Amir Khusrau.

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  French President Macron arrives in Delhi to participate as chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

  News | January 26, 2024 10:17 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the national capital on Friday to participate as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day parade here. The French President was received at the Delhi airport by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.

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  Modi-Macron Jaipur Visit: Masala tea, UPI payment, and roadshow

  India | January 25, 2024 23:58 IST

  Rajasthan: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a significant roadshow in Jaipur, making notable stops at a masala tea shop, a handicrafts store, and Hawa Mahal.

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  Macron India visit HIGHLIGHTS: PM Modi greets French president as he arrives For R-Day celebrations

  India | January 25, 2024 23:39 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron Visit India Live Updates: Macron's visit comes as both sides are looking at finalising mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines. PM Modi was the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day in July 2023.

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  Defying Niger's ruling junta, French envoy to stay in his post in Niamey despite being told to leave

  World | August 28, 2023 18:38 IST

  Sylvain Itte was ordered by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry to leave the country within 48 hours on Sunday, citing "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger".

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  French President Macron received 'human finger' in post, authorities left baffled and shocked

  World | July 14, 2023 14:47 IST

  The incident occurred ahead of Macron was expected to lead the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chief guest at his year's parade which has constrained specialists to increase safety efforts.

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  Modi's Paris Visit: PM to be Macron's Guest of Honor at France's bastille day military parade

  India | May 05, 2023 16:09 IST

  The statement from the presidency stated that An Indian armed forces contingent will take part in the parade alongside French forces" between India and France.

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  French President Macron embarks on 3-day visit to China to hold talks over Ukraine issue & trade

  World | April 04, 2023 14:03 IST

  French President's China visit: According to reports, Emmanuel Macron is likely to push China to back peace efforts and warn it against providing weapons to Russia amid the ongoing war.

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  US: President Biden hosts his French counterpart Macron amid friction over climate law

  World | December 01, 2022 18:46 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron said that while the Biden administration’s efforts to curb climate change should be applauded, the subsidies would be an enormous setback for European companies.

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  UK's Liz Truss under fire over 'jury’s out' remark on French President Macron

  World | August 26, 2022 16:17 IST

  The Opposition Labour Party accused Truss of "a woeful lack of judgement" as it would be seen as an insult to one of "Britain's closest allies".

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  Polls open in 1st round of France’s presidential election

  World | April 10, 2022 20:42 IST

  With populist Viktor Orban winning a fourth consecutive term as Hungary’s prime minister days ago, eyes have now turned to France’s resurgent far right candidates — especially National Rally leader Le Pen, who wants to ban Muslim headscarves in streets and halal and kosher butchers, and drastically reduce immigration from outside Europe.

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  French President Emmanuel Macron slapped in face during walkabout

  News | June 08, 2021 19:55 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped in the face on Tuesday by a man in a crowd of onlookers while on a walkabout in southern France, a video of the incident showed.

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  Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail

  World | March 01, 2021 18:56 IST

  A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence-peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.

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  Muslim organisations carry out protest against French President in Kolkata

  News | November 04, 2020 22:46 IST

  Muslims organisations in Kolkata held protest against French President Emmanuel Macron on November 04.

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  We will not give up: French president Emmanuel Macron on Vienna ‘terror attack’

  World | November 03, 2020 8:34 IST

  French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday said his country and its citizens share the shock and sorrow of the Austrian people following the shootings in Vienna, pledging that "our enemies must know who they are dealing with. We will not give up."