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Shashi Tharoor's Moscow visit explained: His French rebuke to Pakistan, talks with Lavrov and more
World | Jun 27, 2025, 11:04 AM ISTShashi 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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France Syringe Attacks: 145 people reportedly pricked at Annual Music Festival, 14 Arrested
World | Jun 24, 2025, 06:46 PM ISTThe French Ministry of Interior confirmed that at least 145 individuals many of them festivalgoers had reported syringe-related injuries during the nationwide street music celebration.
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Germany, Russia, France: List of countries that express solidarity with India after plane crash
World | Jun 12, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTAccording to an Air India statement, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171, departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm IST with 242 people on board, including crew.
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'Make sure door remains closed': Trump taunts Macron over viral video with wife Brigitte
World | May 31, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTTrump reacted humorously to a viral video of Macron and his wife in Vietnam, as Macron dismissed dispute rumors and blamed social media for spreading misinformation.
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France to ban smoking at public places accessible by kids from July 1, violators to pay hefty fine
World | May 30, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTAlmost 23.1% of the French population smokes on a daily basis, as per the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. However, this comes as the lowest percentage ever recorded, and a decline of over five points since 2014.
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All-party delegation meets French leaders, Ravi Shankar Prasad says India stands against terrorism
World | May 27, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTThe Embassy of India in France, in a statement, said it was noted that the delegation was briefed at the Embassy of India, Paris. They also met various Paris-based think-tanks with whom they discussed India's strong and clear message against terrorism, and the challenge posed by terrorism.
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In pics: India's all-party delegation takes global stand against terrorism
India | May 26, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTIn the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists, India dispatched seven multi-party parliamentary delegations to over 30 global capitals, aiming to internationalise its firm stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan.
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Turkey's same old habit of punching above its weight? Erdogan awkwardly holds Macron's finger
World | May 18, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTThe latest development comes as Turkey and France find themselves in rather contrasting camps, with both countries lacking synergy despite being members of NATO.
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India, France sign Rs 63,000-crore deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine jets | 28th April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 28, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTIndia, France sign Rs 63,000-crore deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine jets. J-K CM Omar Abdullah condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses regret for victims' families. Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on Pahalgam attack, defence panel meeting today. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Massive power outage reported in parts of Spain, France, Portugal: Train, flight services affected
World | Apr 28, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTPower outage in Spain, France, Portugal: Among the major cities that have been affected were industrial hubs like Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville and Porto. Local media reported that the services and train stations and airports were also severely impacted due to the outage.
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India, France ink Rs 63,000-cr deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine combat jets: All you need to know
India | Apr 28, 2025, 02:55 PM ISTIndia is procuring the jets from French defence major Dassault Aviation for deployment on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The defence and strategic ties between India and France have been on an upswing in the last few years.
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US slams 'low-level French politician' for demanding Statue of Liberty back: 'Absolutely not'
World | Mar 18, 2025, 03:48 PM ISTFrench politician Raphael Glucksmann asked US to return back the Statue of Liberty, as he stressed that Washington no longer upholds the values that inspired France to offer the monument.
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Keir Starmer hosts summit as Britain, France and Ukraine prepare ceasefire proposal for US
World | Mar 02, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTKeir Starmer hosts a summit in London as Britain, France, and Ukraine prepare a ceasefire proposal for the US amid growing European concerns over US support for Ukraine.
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Trump-Zelenskyy blowout: How European nations reacted after heated argument in Oval Office?
World | Mar 01, 2025, 08:59 AM ISTUS President Donald Trump on Friday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of "disrespecting" the US in its "cherished Oval Office."
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UNSC adopts US resolution demanding end of war in Ukraine without mentioning Russian aggression
World | Feb 25, 2025, 07:15 AM ISTTwo resolutions were tabled for voting in the UNGA against 'Russian aggression in Ukraine' where the US voted against one while abstaining on its own draft after it was amended. The same original draft was taken to UNSC where it was adopted.
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Explosion rocks Russian consulate in France's Marseille, Moscow terms it 'terrorist attack'
World | Feb 24, 2025, 05:47 PM ISTAs per media reports, unidentified attackers threw two Molotov cocktails inside the consulate. A stolen car was also found near the scene.
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7 countries with largest road network, see where does India stands
World | Feb 24, 2025, 11:10 AM ISTRoad infrastructure is crucial for any country to provide seamless connectivity to their population while facilitating logistical movement for promoting economic activities. The road infrastructure acts as the nerve of any country. Here are 7 countries with the largest road networks in the world.
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France: Thieves use stolen card to buy a USD 523,000 lottery ticket, victim wants to share winnings
World | Feb 22, 2025, 09:20 PM ISTWhile the thieves face the risk of arrest, the state lottery operator La Francaise des Jeux said that no one had submitted the ticket to cash out.
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Macron on Russia-Ukraine war: 'Great if Trump can convince Putin, France will play its role’
World | Feb 15, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has expressed openness to former US President Donald Trump's potential diplomatic role in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war. Macron emphasised that France would support any credible peace efforts while maintaining its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
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PM Modi gifts Dokra artwork to President Macron, silver hand-engraved mirror to French First Lady
World | Feb 12, 2025, 09:55 PM ISTPM Modi France visit: PM Modi left Marseille in France for Washington DC for the second leg of his two-nation visit. PM Modi will pay an official working visit to the United States on February 12 and 13.