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Five migrants die while crossing English Channel hours after UK passes Rwanda deportation bill
World | April 23, 2024 18:46 ISTThe UK Parliament on Tuesday finally passed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's latest bid to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda as a means to stop illegal immigration. The move had been widely criticised by human rights organisations and some among Sunak's own Conservative Party.
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French PM tells how CETA free trade agreement is 'win-win' deal for Canada and France
News | April 12, 2024 19:28 ISTFrench PM told how CETA free trade agreement is a 'win-win' deal for Canada and France. The statement came during his official visit to Ottawa, Canada. Watch the video to know what he said.
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France inscribes right to abortion in its constitution on International Women's Day | WATCH
World | March 08, 2024 18:19 ISTThe French parliament on Monday overwhelmingly supported a measure to enshrine the right to abortion in its Constitution by a 780-72 majority. The 2022 overturning of the Roe v Wade ruling by the US Supreme Court prompted France to push the measure.
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France becomes world's first country to guarantee abortion as constitutional right | WATCH
World | March 05, 2024 6:35 ISTWith the vote on Monday, Article 34 of the French Constitution now specifies that “the law determines the conditions by which is exercised the freedom of women to have recourse to an abortion, which is guaranteed". The move has been hailed as historic by women rights activists.
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'Francophone': Shashi Tharoor awarded highest French civilian honour
India | February 21, 2024 7:12 ISTRenowned 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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France, Germany and Spain among countries with most powerful passports, check India's rank HERE
World | February 19, 2024 16:24 ISTFrance, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain have topped the list of the world's most powerful passports. Afghanistan remained the country with the world's weakest passport, as it was ranked 109th on the list with visa-free travel to only 28 countries.
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Biden claims he met with ex-French President Francois Mitterrand, who died in 1996 I VIDEO
World | February 06, 2024 14:00 ISTAddressing a crowd in Las Vegas on Sunday, Biden, who turned 81 last November, erroneously reminisced about his recent conversation with former French president Francois Mitterrand who died in January 1996.
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France: Three people injured in stabbing attack at Paris railway station, attacker detained
World | February 03, 2024 15:18 ISTThe incident took place at Paris' Gare de Lyon station, which serves domestic trains as well as those heading to Switzerland and Italy. Two of the victims suffered light wounds while the third person was more seriously injured but was out of danger.
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Indian tourists can now buy tickets for Eiffel Tower in Paris via UPI
India | February 02, 2024 22:18 ISTEiffel Tower is the first merchant to offer UPI payments in France, and the service will soon be extended to other merchants in the tourism and retail space across France and Europe.
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France approves historic bill in first step to include abortion rights in Constitution
World | January 31, 2024 10:03 ISTAfter approval in the National Assembly, the bill now requires a vote in the French Senate, where a conservative majority has questioned the need for constitutionalisation of abortion rights. After this, the bill needs to be approved by a three-fifths majority of a joint session of the parliament.
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Xi offers to break new ground to give fillip to China-France ties days after Macron's visit to India
World | January 29, 2024 10:37 ISTChina kept a wary watch on Macron’s visit to India as Paris is emerging as a key defence partner to New Delhi amid efforts by the US and European Union to court India as a counterweight to counter China.
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Mona Lisa painting suffers another attack by climate activists, this time with soup I VIDEO
World | January 28, 2024 17:05 ISTThe activists represented the French organisation "Riposte Alimentaire" (Food Response), which issued a statement saying the protest sought to highlight the need to protect the environment and sources of food.
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India issues clarification over notice to Delhi-based French journalist Vanessa Dougnac
World | January 28, 2024 15:56 ISTThe 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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'Let's celebrate': From US to Maldives, global leaders wish India on 75th Republic Day
World | January 26, 2024 13:29 ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron, who has been invited to India as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations, extended his warm wishes to Indian citizens on Friday. India is showcasing its growing military strength and cultural richness on the 75th Republic Day at the Kartavya Path in Delhi.
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French President Macron shares 'ambitious' plan to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030
India | January 26, 2024 10:06 ISTPM Modi and Macron discussed bilateral issues after a mega roadshow in Jaipur, where they exchanged perspectives on a wide range of issues. Macron also extended his greetings to Indian citizens on the occasion of Republic Day 2024.
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Macron to land in Jaipur on Republic Day eve, to hold mega roadshow with PM Modi
World | January 24, 2024 23:41 ISTThe French president's visit is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are looking at finalising two mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.
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French President Macron to arrive in Jaipur day before Republic Day celebrations
World | January 24, 2024 10:26 ISTMacron has been invited as the Chief Guest for this year's Republic Day celebrations, becoming the sixth French leader to attend the celebrations. Additionally, a 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the parade.
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Cyclone Isha: Storm batters UK, Ireland, thousands left without power, trains, flights cancelled
World | January 22, 2024 22:13 ISTAbout 230,000 homes and businesses were without electricity in Ireland, and 40,000 lacked power in neighboring Northern Ireland. Planes bound for several airports were diverted, including a flight from the Canary Islands to Dublin that ended up in Bordeaux, France.
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Qatar and France broker deal for delivery of urgent medical aid to hostages, civilians in Gaza
World | January 17, 2024 10:53 ISTThe medical aid would be flown to Egypt and delivered to Gaza through the Ragah border crossing, according to the office of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. France said the negotiations were ongoing for several weeks and the medical packages were to be delivered to 45 hostages.
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Ajit Doval, French top official hold talks in Delhi ahead of President Emmanuel Macron's India visit
India | January 12, 2024 23:52 ISTThe French diplomatic advisor visited India to prepare for President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to New Delhi as chief guest on Republic Day. Both nations look forward for meaningful dialogues on various aspects of strategic cooperation.
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