Francois Hollande

French President François Hollande in India: As it happened on Day 1

Hollande will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday.

Jan 24, 2016, 13:28 PM IST

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Jan 24, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

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Jan 24, 2016, 12:57 PM IST

'ISIS child suicide bombers may target PM Modi on Republic Day'

The intelligence agencies has issued a warning that ISIS may use teen suicide bombers to carry out an attack on PM Modi.

Jan 24, 2016, 12:06 PM IST

French President Hollande praises PM Modi for his 'sense of proportion, determination', says Rafale deal on right track

French President Francois Hollande, who will be commencing his three-day visit to India on Sunday, said the Rafale deal with India is on "right track".

Jan 24, 2016, 10:44 AM IST

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani visits Italy, France on first post-sanctions tour

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is to visit Italy and France next week to boost economic ties, in his first European tour since a nuclear deal saw sanctions lifted against the Islamic republic.

Jan 23, 2016, 23:43 PM IST

French contingent, stunning displays ready to roll on Republic Day

The official Republic Day celebration this year is going to be 90-minute long, 25 minutes shorter than the traditional duration of 115 minutes. 

Jan 23, 2016, 20:43 PM IST

Hollande to begin 3-day India visit from Chandigarh on Sunday

A thick security blanket has been thrown by security agencies in the city where the two premiers will be at the India-France Business Summit, to be attended by corporate honchos of the two sides.

Jan 23, 2016, 19:39 PM IST

Francois Hollande to prolong state of emergency by three months

 French President Francois Hollande was seeking the parliament's approval to prolong by another three months the state of emergency declared in the wake of the deadly November 13 Paris attacks, the Elysee has said.

Jan 23, 2016, 11:11 AM IST

Nation on red alert ahead of Republic day, CIA steps up security

Central Intelligence Agency has stepped up security measures keeping Republic Day celebrations in mind and has asked Haryana Police to file crime report for Gurgaon, Faridabad and other adjoining areas.

Jan 23, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

France's Hollande seeks three-month extension to state of emergency

Emergency measures that give authorities extra powers to assign house arrests and conduct raids without a judicial warrant had been due to expire on Feb. 26.

Jan 23, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Election Commission to debut at this year's Republic Day parade

 A tableau of the Election Commission and a marching contingent of the French army will be among the firsts at this year's Republic Day parade with the Indian Army dog squad also slated to make a return to Rajpath.

Jan 22, 2016, 23:47 PM IST

France's Sarkozy writes mea culpa with 2017 elections in view

With little more than a year to go before presidential elections, French opposition leader Nicolas Sarkozy has admitted to some "regrets" over his time in power in a new book to be published Monday.

Jan 22, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

Hollande, Modi to make a ''Rock''(ing) start in Chandigarh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also arrive in the city on the same day and meet the French president at city`s famous landmark - the Rock Garden.

Jan 22, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

No evidence to prove ISIS threat against Hollande's India visit 'real': Envoy

The envoy said that they are used to receiving such threats and they are generally a hoax.

Jan 22, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Will Rafale combat plane deal be signed during President Hollande's India visit?

An inter-government framework agreement is expected to be signed during the visit of Hollande but a final contract will take time.

Jan 22, 2016, 13:56 PM IST

A new energy in France-India relationship

It's been almost two years to the date from Hollande's first visit to India as president.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:51 PM IST

Nationwide crackdown ahead of Republic Day; six arrested in Karnataka for Islamic State links

Taking action on intelligence inputs, six suspected terrorists were today detained in a joint operation by NIA and police in Karnataka.

Jan 22, 2016, 12:48 PM IST

Iran`s return to international stage `now possible`: Hollande

 French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday that Iran`s return to the international scene was "now possible" after a nuclear deal saw sanctions lifted against the country.

Jan 21, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

France`s Hollande says Iraq, Syria air strikes to be `accelerated`

French President Francois Hollande said Thursday that a coalition waging a bombing campaign against the Islamic State group would "accelerate" air strikes.

Jan 21, 2016, 17:29 PM IST