No Brexit deal for Cameron in Paris after EU chief warns of `critical moment`
British Prime Minister David Cameron failed to strike a "Brexit" deal with French President Francois Hollande on Monday after European Union chief Donald Tusk warned the issue of Britain`s future in the EU posed a "real" risk for the 28-nation bloc.
Feb 16, 2016, 03:56 AM IST
French ex-FM Fabius says will quit as head of UN climate forum
Former French foreign minister Laurent Fabius will step down as head of COP21, the UN`s climate forum, after being appointed head of France`s constitutional court, according to a resignation letter seen by AFP.
Feb 16, 2016, 03:29 AM IST
France's Hollande reshuffles cabinet with eye on 2017 election
French President Francois Hollande on Thursday broadened his cabinet to include the heads of two smaller left-wing parties, looking beyond his Socialist party in a bid to improve his faltering chances of re-election in 2017.
Feb 12, 2016, 03:04 AM IST
France votes for stripping of nationality for terrorists
Lawmakers in France's lower house of parliament has voted through a highly controversial proposal to amend the constitution to strip people convicted of terrorist offences of their French nationality.
Feb 10, 2016, 04:40 AM IST
French MPs to debate contested post-attacks Constitution changes
French lawmakers will on Friday begin debating proposals to change the Constitution to strip dual nationals of their French citizenship in terrorism cases and enshrine in the text controversial measures put in place after the November 13 attacks on Paris.
Feb 05, 2016, 09:25 AM IST
Letter to Arvind Kejriwal - `Don't embarrass India again, buy yourself a pair of shoes`
An engineer has written an open letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and sent him a demand draft of Rs 364 so that he could get a pair of new shoes for himself.
Feb 04, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says no to lunch as Hollande refuses to remove wine from menu
A lunch between French President Francois Hollande and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani was cancelled after France refused to remove wine from the menu.
Jan 29, 2016, 10:00 AM IST
Iran's Hassan Rouhani says main problem in Syria is terrorism
The Syrian people must be left to decide their own future, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, adding that defeating terrorism was Syria`s main problem and not who is running it.
Jan 29, 2016, 01:13 AM IST
Iran to buy 118 Airbus aircraft worth $25 billion
Iran agreed on Thursday to buy 118 Airbus aircraft worth about USD 25 billion (EUR 22 billion), according to a memorandum of understanding signed during a visit to France by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Jan 29, 2016, 00:38 AM IST
French have marginally reduced Rafale price: Govt sources
The French have "marginally" reduced the price of Rafale combat planes but India is seeking more and the multi-billion dollar deal could take at least another six weeks to be finalised, government sources said today.
Jan 27, 2016, 20:29 PM IST
French justice minister quits over nationality measure
French Justice Minister Christiane Taubira quit Wednesday, apparently in protest at government moves to push through a measure that would strip convicted French-born terrorists of their citizenship if they have a second nationality.
Jan 27, 2016, 14:41 PM IST
Did you miss 67th Republic Day parade in Delhi? Watch it here
India's military prowess was on display at the majestic Rajpath on Tuesday during 67th Republic Day parade.
Jan 27, 2016, 04:15 AM IST
67th Republic Day: India celebrates with majestic parade, displays military prowess, rich cultural diversity
Over the years, the Republic Day parade in the national capital has come to be associated with an equal mix of military precision and a glimpse of the country's diverse cultural heritage.
Jan 26, 2016, 23:24 PM IST
Republic Day parade through the eyes of PM Narendra Modi...
India's military prowess and multi-hued images of the country's rich cultural diversity and achievements in various fields were on display at the majestic Rajpath on Tuesday during 67th Republic Day parade.
Jan 26, 2016, 19:40 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan stuns in red saree at luncheon with Hollande
Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has chosen an elegant look in a red designer Banarasi silk sari to wear for a special lunch with French President Francois Hollande Hollande here on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
Suspected terrorists escape from Odisha hotel before police raid
Just before a police raid took place at a hotel in Bhubaneshwar on Tuesday, four foreign nationals, suspected to be terrorists managed to escape from there.
Jan 26, 2016, 15:56 PM IST
Military precision, glimpses of cultural diversity displayed at Republic Day parade
After a gap of 26 years, Army's dog squad drawn from the Remount Veterinary Corps also took part in the parade.
Jan 26, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Republic Day celebrations: What goes behind the scenes
India on Tuesday celebrated its 67th Republic Day with French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest. The national capital was brought under an unprecedented ground-to-air security cover with thousands of armed personnel keeping a tight vigil.
Jan 26, 2016, 13:14 PM IST
67th Republic Day: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan 'honoured' over luncheon with French president
Bollywood stunner Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is feeling honoured and rightly so, as the actress has been invited to a special lunch with French President François Hollande, who is in the country on a three-day visit.
Jan 26, 2016, 12:14 PM IST
India's 67th Republic Day Parade: Photos you can't miss
India's military prowess and the country's diverse cultural heritage were on display at the 67th Republic Day Parade on the magnificent Rajpath boulevard in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Jan 26, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
