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The injured were rushed to a local hospital. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

3 killed, 1 injured in Ollioules shooting: France

According to the report, two tourists were among those killed.

29 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

France notably has a 2019-2025 military spending plan that allocates 3.6 billion euros (USD 4 billion) to defence in space. (Photo: AFP)

France's Macron announces creation of a space force command

The 'indispensable' outlay needed to see through the space command 'will be decided,' he promised.

14 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

‘Once the Su-30MKI and the Rafale start operating together, it will be a potent combination against our adversaries, be it Pakistan or anybody else,’ said Indian Air Force Vice Chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria. (Photo: ANI)

Rafale-Su-30MKI deadly combo will make Pak, other enemies worried: IAF

IAF Vice Chief also said that he was looking forward to fly the Rafale aircraft of the French Air Force.

11 Jul 2019 9:11 PM

The heatwave last week smashed national records for the hottest single day as scorching weather spread across Europe from the Sahara. (Photo: AFP)

Climate change makes June the hottest month for France

Climate change made French heatwave 'more likely' in hottest June ever.

03 Jul 2019 11:11 AM

Former London mayor Boris Johnson, a Brexit figurehead, faces Foreign Minister Jeremy Hunt in a run-off vote to decide who takes on the tricky task of piloting the country's departure from the EU. (Photo: File)

'It's no': France tells British PM hopeful on renegotiating Brexit

The EU insists there is no alternative to May's deal.

29 Jun 2019 10:13 AM

The previous record stood at 44.1 degrees Celsius in the same area during the notorious August 2003 heatwave, Meteo-France told AFP. (Representational Image)

France records all-time hottest temperature at 45 degrees celsius: Weather service

The record was set in the village of Villevieille in the southern department of Gard, which registered a high of 45.1 degrees Celsius.

28 Jun 2019 8:54 PM

Burkini, which comes from the combination of words 'burka' and 'bikini' however still remains controversial in France. (Photo: Representational I AP)

Muslim women defy burkini ban at swimming pool in France

To defend the right of Muslim Women, members of the group Citizen Alliance of Grenoble had launched 'Operation Burkini' last month.

26 Jun 2019 9:02 PM

Since his nomination as minister in March, O has made the fight against hate speech online a key priority through regular contacts with Facebook’s top executives. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Facebook to give data on hate speech suspects to French courts

The decision by the world’s biggest social media network comes after successive meetings between Zuckerberg and Macron.

26 Jun 2019 12:22 PM

Designed on the model of the British council installed for 10 years, the HCC was set up in late November in full crisis of 'yellow vests'. (Photo: AFP)

The High Council invites France to review its policy against climate change

The High Council for the climate calls France to review its action.

26 Jun 2019 9:37 AM

According to the latest public study in France, opening up blood donations to gay donors in 2016 has not increased the risk of HIV transmission via blood transfusion. (Photo: AFP)

Gay rights activists complain to EU over ban on blood donation in French

The move came three years after France lifted a 30-year ban on bisexuals donating blood, on condition they abstain sex for a year.

20 Jun 2019 4:27 PM

Almost $1 billion was promised by some of France’s richest and most powerful families and companies, some of whom sought to outbid each other, in the hours and days after the inferno. (Photo: AFP)

Rich donors pledged millions for Notre Dame, didn’t pay a cent

No money has been seen, according to Finot, as donors wait to see how the reconstruction plans progress and fight it out over contracts.

16 Jun 2019 1:38 PM

French finance minister Bruno Le Maire said Renault should concentrate on forging closer ties with its Japanese partner Nissan before seeking other alliances.

France ready to cut Renault stake to shore up Nissan partnership: finance minister

The proposed Fiat Chrysler deal collapsed suddenly on Thursday, with FCA laying the blame at the door of Paris.

08 Jun 2019 11:10 AM

India and France had recently held naval drills in the Arabian Sea under the Varuna series wargames in which Indian naval fighters along with the Rafale-M of the French Air Force took part. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Sukhois to fly with French Rafales in war games

The plan is still waiting for the final approval of the competent authorities, IAF sources said.

05 Jun 2019 8:48 PM

French police said on Monday they had identified the body of an Indian national found in a sack by the side of a road in northern France, thanks to a cigarette lighter found in the dead man's pocket. (Representational Image)

Cops identify Indian man murdered in France; thanks to cigarette lighter

The DNA and fingerprints also failed to reveal the identity, according to a statement from investigators in Lille who led the inquiry.

04 Jun 2019 9:15 AM

The Rafale team sits in a building complex in Saint Cloud suburb of Paris and the police there is investigating the case. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Indian Air Force Rafale office broken into in France

Government sources said the IAF has already briefed the Defence Ministry in this regard and French police authorities are probing the case.

22 May 2019 4:48 PM

'Varuna' is the largest ever joint exercise undertaken by the navies of the two countries yet, and represents the climax of the strengthened maritime co-operation between India and France. (Photo: ANI)

'Varuna' day 3: Multi-helicopter operations undertaken by Indian, French navies

The first phase of the Indo-French joint exercise began off Goa's coast on May 1 and is scheduled to culminate on May 10.

10 May 2019 11:31 AM

The French investment conclave was held at Nagpur last year, in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis had participated. (Photo: Representational)

France plans to hold investment conclave in Goa this year

A proposal would be submitted to Goa government soon, Consul General of France in Mumbai Sonia Barbry said on Friday.

04 May 2019 11:37 AM

A Facebook spokesman said the company looks forward to collaborating with government, industry and safety experts on a clear framework of rules. (Photo: Pixabay)

Countries plan bid to tackle extremism on social media

This meeting presents an opportunity for an act of unity between governments and the tech companies.

24 Apr 2019 12:46 PM

The European Commission has recently launched a feasibility study on how to regulate the cryptocurrency markets.

France to ask EU partners to adopt its cryptocurrency regulation

In most of the world, cryptocurrencies are still either totally unregulated or banned.

16 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

Secretary Pompeo urged France not to approve a digital services tax.

Pompeo urges France not to approve digital services tax

France and Britain as well as Italy and Spain are pushing ahead with plans for such taxes.

05 Apr 2019 1:41 PM

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