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Modi is attending the G7 Summit in this French town of Biarritz on special invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

G7 summit: PM Modi highlights India's efforts towards eliminating single use plastic

Modi saidhe highlighted India's efforts towards conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and fauna in the session.

26 Aug 2019 5:05 PM

'In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, dynasty politics, loot of people's money, terrorism, this has never happened before,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

'No place in new India for corruption': PM Modi declares at UNESCO in Paris

Modi said India is now surging ahead, 'mandate we got was not merely for running a govt but for building a new India.'

23 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said wildfires in the Amazon were an 'international crisis' and called on this weekend's G7 to address the issue. (Photo: File)

'International crisis': French President on Amazon wildfires

Attention on the issue coincides with a UN regional meeting on climate change in Brazil ahead of a December summit in Chile.

23 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Macron amused after Boris Johnson puts his feet up at his palace

The Elysee later said the talks had been 'constructive' and 'thorough'.

23 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

Paris paid 222 million euros to sign Neymar from Barcelona two years ago. (Photo: AP)

Neymar's transfer up in air as PSG deny Real Madrid deal - reports

French sports daily L'Equipe said Real had offered cash plus Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and goalkeeper Keylor Navas, but PSG declined.

22 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

'France makes a call to the parties for restraint, de-escalation, and easing the situation. It is essential to abstain from any measure likely to aggravate tensions,' a statement by French Foreign Ministry spokesperson read.

France says Kashmir a bilateral issue, snubs Pakistan

Drian called on the two countries to exercise restraint and de-escalate the tensions.

21 Aug 2019 12:01 PM

A customer shot a waiter dead at an eatery on the outskirts of Paris, apparently enraged at being made to wait for a sandwich, a source close to the investigation said Saturday. (Representational Image)

'It is sad': Waiter shot dead for being too slow with sandwich in France

With the shooter still on the run Saturday, shocked residents gathered outside the pizza and sandwich eatery.

18 Aug 2019 10:38 AM

The world's most expensive footballer Neymar will again be absent when Paris Saint-Germain take on Rennes on Sunday in the second round of Ligue 1 matches, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar omitted again as PSG face Rennes

Leonardo, the PSG sporting director, has confirmed that the club have held talks with potential buyers.

17 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

A FIFA statement said that the punishment "took into account the fact that Manchester City FC accepted its responsibility". (Photo: AFP)

FIFA fine Manchester City over 'international transfer of minors'

The Premier League champions could have faced a transfer ban, but instead, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee fined City 370,000 Swiss Francs.

14 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and substitute Angel Di Maria all got on the scoresheet in a comfortable 3-0 home win over Nimes. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Neymar-less PSG crush Nimes 3-0

PSG fans on the terraces waved banners containing messages to signal their displeasure with him.

12 Aug 2019 1:28 PM

Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are "more advanced than before" after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions' opening Ligue 1 match with Nimes. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar out of PSG opener, exit talks 'more advanced than before' - club

Sporting director Leonardo confirmed that the Brazilian was near the exit but that PSG were "not yet ready to give its approval".

10 Aug 2019 7:45 PM

The Brazilian suffered another injury-plagued season, missing PSG's embarrassing Champions League defeat by Manchester United, as well as Brazil's triumphant Copa America campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar speculation lingers as PSG aim to shatter glass ceiling

Interminable transfer rumours surrounding Neymar continue to swirl unabated as the new Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend.

06 Aug 2019 1:07 PM

Franky Zapata set off on his 'Flyboard' from Sangatte on the northern coast of France for the 20-minute trip to St. Margaret's Bay in Dover, on England's south coast. (Photo: AFP/ video screengrab)

Watch: After water landing, French 'rocketman' succeeds English Channel crossing

He already holds Guinness World Record for the farthest hoverboard flight, a 2.2-kilometre trip over the Mediterranean Sea in April 2016.

04 Aug 2019 1:30 PM

A video of Pavel Florin playing in the European Cricket League for Cluj Cricket Club against France's Dreux on Tuesday has been watched hundreds of thousands of times on Twitter and garnered hundreds of comments. (Photo: Twitter/screengrab)

Watch: Romanian bodyguard becomes overnight cricket sensation with his weird bowling

The 40-year-old Florin, who took up cricket at the age of 32, is featuring in the first edition of the 10-over 8-team European tournament.

31 Jul 2019 3:40 PM

Mendy, 24, signed for the La Liga giants in July and heaps further pressure on Zidane's squad after midfielder Marco Asensio ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and winger Brahim Diaz suffered a thigh problem. (Photo:AFP)

Ferland Mendy adds to Zidane's Real Madrid injury woes

Newspaper AS reported Mendy, who cost the Bernabeu outfit a reportedly 50 million euros (USD 55 million), could miss up to four weeks.

26 Jul 2019 1:18 PM

On Wednesday, instead of crowds, only a few dozen specialist workers wearing white protective overalls, hard hats and masks could be seen carrying out painstaking work to make the building safe. (Photo: AFP)

Inside Notre-Dame: rubble, emptiness and an immense task ahead

Journalists were on Wednesday given unprecedented access during a tour around the inside of the 850-year-old World Heritage landmark.

18 Jul 2019 5:52 PM

The French parliament earlier this month passed a new law that will tax digital giants on revenue accrued inside the country, even if their European headquarters are elsewhere, in a move that will affect huge US groups Google, Apple, Facebook, Uber and Amazon. (Photo: File | ANI)

G7 ministers reach consensus on taxing tech giants like Google, Amazon: France

G7 ministers 'fully supported a two-pillar solution to be adopted by 2020', said a statement from France.

18 Jul 2019 5:47 PM

Carlos Ghosn is accused of under-reporting millions of dollars in income at Nissan and of of using company funds for personal expenses -- charges he denies. (Photo: File | AP)

Ghosn sues Nissan and Mitsubishi for breach of contract: report

Ex-chief of both Renault and Nissan Carlos Ghosn, is awaiting trial in Japan on charges of fraud.

18 Jul 2019 1:28 PM

Scores of people were injured due to the ensuing clashes between the demonstrators and law enforcement officials. (Photo: ANI)

Police, Yellow Vest protesters clash after Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

Three key members of the protests, including the movement's ideologist Eric Drouet, were arrested by the police during Sunday's agitations.

15 Jul 2019 4:35 PM

In order to preserve international peace and security, the three countries pledged to follow 'active engagement with all interested parties' for a solution. (Photo: Representative Image/ANI)

European powers concerned about risk of JCPoA collapse

They also highlighted their concern regarding the escalating situation in the Gulf region, urging all stakeholders to resume dialogue.

15 Jul 2019 1:24 PM

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