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  France to expand atomic arsenal, deploy nuclear-armed aircraft in ally nations: Macron

  World | March 03, 2026 15:50 IST

  Talks on closer nuclear cooperation have begun with several European countries, including Britain, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Sweden and Denmark.

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  Iranian drones strike Abu Dhabi naval base hosting French forces

  World | March 02, 2026 11:40 IST

  Two Iranian drones struck Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi, a facility that hosts French forces. France confirmed damage to a hangar but said the overall impact was limited. No injuries have been reported.

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  French Navy debunks Pakistani media's Rafale losses claim, calls it 'extensive misinformation'

  World | November 23, 2025 16:26 IST

  The controversy began after Pakistan's Geo TV published an article claiming that French commander Captain Jaquis Launay had validated their dominance in the aerial engagements during Operation Sindoor.

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  French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after few weeks in office

  World | October 06, 2025 15:17 IST

  French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just a month ago has resigned.

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  France: Far-left party calls for Macron's resignation hours after govt collapses in confidence vote

  World | September 09, 2025 7:34 IST

  French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was removed from office after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The far left further demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation.

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  Shashi Tharoor's Moscow visit explained: His French rebuke to Pakistan, talks with Lavrov and more

  World | June 27, 2025 11:04 IST

  Shashi Tharoor, who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs as part of India’s wider diplomatic engagement, including post-Operation Sindoor outreach, is currently in Russia to attend the annual Primakov Readings.

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  'I like this job, I wanted to do all my life': Trump as he makes french fries at McDonald's | WATCH

  World | October 21, 2024 10:57 IST

  Trump has said the McDonald's visit was intended in part as a jab at Harris, who says she worked at the fast-food chain during her college years in California.

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  'Sacrificed on altar, treated like garbage bag', says French woman who was drugged, raped by 80 men

  World | September 07, 2024 13:07 IST

  Gisele Pelicot, 72, said she was even raped six times by an individual who had tested positive for HIV and was infected by several sexually transmitted diseases. She was reportedly drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot, who invited strangers via an online chatroom to rape her for almost 10 years.

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  Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft marks first-ever deployment in Europe, touches down in France

  World | September 02, 2024 13:01 IST

  In its first-ever European deployment, the Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft touched down in France to take part in the Varuna bilateral exercise with the French Navy.

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  France's first gay Premier Gabriel Attal offers resignation after election debacle, Macron rejects

  World | July 08, 2024 16:27 IST

  Attal had already flagged on Sunday that he would offer his resignation, which follows French political tradition, but added he was prepared to stay in office longer as a caretaker but it was up to the president to decide.

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  'Francophone': Shashi Tharoor awarded highest French civilian honour

  India | February 21, 2024 7:12 IST

  Renowned Congress MP and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor was honored with France's highest civilian award, the 'Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur,' by Chairman of the French Senate Gerard Larcher.

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  India issues clarification over notice to Delhi-based French journalist Vanessa Dougnac

  World | January 28, 2024 15:56 IST

  The matter was taken up with India during the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Chief Guest for India’s 75th Republic Day celebrations.

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  5 underrated French Culinary delights to try on your next patisserie visit

  Food | November 03, 2023 16:34 IST

  French desserts have been passed down through generations and are still made using traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. With their perfect balance of sweetness and sophistication, it's no wonder that French desserts are beloved all over the world.

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  French Air Force contingent, including Rafale jets, makes stopover in India | Details

  India | August 12, 2022 7:49 IST

  The French Air and Space Force is carrying out a major long-range mission in the Indo-Pacific, code-named Pegase 22, from August 10 to September 18.

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  Europe Heatwave: Fires ravage French forests near Atlantic as continent heats up | Photos

  World | July 16, 2022 6:32 IST

  Europe Heatwave: More than 7,000 hectares of land have been consumed by the fires, according to the regional emergency service.

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  French designer Manfred Thierry Mugler dead at 73

  People | January 24, 2022 10:52 IST

  Manfred Thierry Mugler became known for his cuts and vision in design. His recent, most poplar look was for Kim Kardashian, who wore Mugler's head-turning 'wet dress' costume at the 2019 Met Gala. It was designed to look as if the person wearing it had come out of water. 

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  French national murdered in Hyderabad by adopted daughter, live-in partner

  India | September 11, 2021 23:40 IST

  The body was recovered on Saturday morning and by the evening, the Cyberabad police announced that they have cracked the case with the arrest of three accused persons.

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  Google fined $592 million in dispute with French publishers

  Business | July 13, 2021 20:58 IST

  ​France’s competition regulator fined Google 500 million euros ($592 million) on Tuesday for failing to negotiate in good faith with French publishers in a dispute over payments for their news.  

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  French man gets 4-month prison sentence for slapping President Macron

  World | June 10, 2021 22:05 IST

  A 28-year-old Frenchman who described himself as a right-wing or extreme-right “patriot” was sentenced to four months in prison Thursday for slapping President Emmanuel Macron in the face.  

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  Caught on camera: French President Emmanuel Macron slapped in public

  World | June 08, 2021 22:07 IST

  The French president can be seen greeting the public waiting for him behind barriers in the town of Tain-l’Hermitage after he visited a high school that is training students to work in hotels and restaurants.