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'Power of Black': Amitabh's tweet on French footballers sparks row
A recent tweet by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has sparked controversy amid the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
Why EU wants France to amend social media ban law
The European Union (EU) has advised France to modify its proposed law banning social media for users under the age of 15.
Man arrested after climbing Eiffel Tower to hang US flag
A man was arrested on July 4 after he climbed the Eiffel Tower in Paris to hang a United States flag.
India's middle class set to drive 93% of consumer spending
India's burgeoning middle class is set to be the country's biggest economic driver in the coming decade, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday.
Oil firms lost ₹74,781cr amid Middle East conflict: Hardeep Puri
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) suffered losses of almost ₹74,781 crore between April and June due to rising global crude oil prices amid the Middle East conflict.
SS Rajamouli honored with a plaque at France's Institut Lumiere
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli was recently honored with a plaque at the prestigious Institut Lumiere in Lyon, France.
Why India's highways can withstand extreme heat but Europe's can't
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
'Harsher summers ahead': WHO calls current Europe heatwave 'rehearsal'
The World Health Organization's European region director, Hans Kluge, has warned that the latest heatwave in Europe is just a "dress rehearsal" for worse conditions to come.
World Bank ditches climate lending target amid US pressure
The World Bank Group has decided to "retire" its goal of allocating 45% of annual lending resources to projects with climate co-benefits.
WHO links heatwave in Europe to over 1,300 excess deaths
Europe is currently experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has linked to over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21.
France: Civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashes, killing at least 11
A civilian aircraft crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing at least 11 people.
Why Trump has threatened 100% tariff on European countries
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by American companies.
Mexican animator killed in train accident while attending film festival
Luis de la Rosa, a 34-year-old Mexican animator and illustrator, has died after being hit by a train while attending the Annecy Animation Festival in France.
Meloni slams NATO chief for misrepresenting Italy's role in conflict
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has slammed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for misrepresenting Italy's involvement in the recent Iran conflict.
Strait of Hormuz evacuation paused after ship hit in Oman
The United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) has suspended its evacuation initiative in the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was reportedly attacked in the Gulf of Oman.
164 dead after 2 powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said at least 164 people had been confirmed dead and 971 injured after two powerful earthquakes hit the country on Wednesday night.
BJP targets Rahul after Pakistan's claim of downing Rafales discredited
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after an official Indian Air Force (IAF) document showed that the entire fleet of 36 Rafale jets is in service.
France: 68,000 households without electricity amid record-breaking heatwave
A record-breaking heatwave in France has resulted in a major power outage, leaving nearly 68,000 households without electricity.
Trump laughed off proposal to deploy Indian troops to Ukraine
A new book has revealed that United States Vice President JD Vance had proposed the deployment of Indian troops to Ukraine for a peacekeeping mission.
France reports 40 drownings as heatwave sweeps across Europe
France recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 44.3 degrees Celsius in a southwestern town.
Japan's PM Takaichi to visit India in July
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will be visiting India from July 1 to 3.
Europe heatwave: Record temperatures scorch UK, 18 dead in France
Europe is currently reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in several countries.
Quentin Tarantino to star in new film by Jamie Adams
Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino has reunited with Welsh filmmaker Jamie Adams for a new feature project, reported Variety.
Tharoor's 'admiration' for Modi 'transcended physical world': Congress
The Indian National Congress has taken a jibe at its senior leader Shashi Tharoor for his "admiration" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft dies in plane crash
Claude Guillemot, the co-founder of video game giant Ubisoft, died in a plane crash on Friday.
UPI now available in more locations across France: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced the expansion of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in France.
Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in 2 years
Ukraine has launched its largest drone offensive on Moscow in two years, Russian state-run news agency TASS reported.
Negotiations with Anthropic 'going fine': Trump
US President Donald Trump has said that his talks with Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, are "going fine."
France ditches Palantir's AI tools, opts for local firm
France has decided to ditch the artificial intelligence (AI) data tools of US tech giant Palantir.
'Bombings will resume if...': Trump says Iran deal not final
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the US could return to military action if he is not satisfied with a proposed agreement with Iran.
Does Louis Vuitton owner Bernard Arnault control French press?
Bernard Arnault, the billionaire owner of the world's largest luxury group LVMH, is facing criticism from journalists' unions in France for his increasing dominance over the country's business and economic press.
G7 leaders vow to contribute to implementation of US-Iran deal
The Group of Seven (G7) leaders have pledged their support for the implementation of a United States-Iran deal.
Modi reaches France for G7 Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Evian-les-Bains, France, to attend the G7 Summit.
Trump may announce Iran deal before Friday: Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has said that President Donald Trump could release a preliminary deal to end hostilities with Iran before Friday.
G7 dedicating sessions to discuss long-term reopening of Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the Group of Seven (G7) leaders will dedicate their Monday sessions to discussing the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff on French wines
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines if France does not remove its digital tax on American tech giants.
G7 Summit: Thousands march against world leaders in Geneva
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Geneva ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit from June 15-17 in France on Sunday (local time).
PM Modi arrives in Slovakia on historic visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, on a historic visit. This is the first time an Indian prime minister has visited the Central European country since its independence in 1993.
Macron shares Modi's France tour video with 'Dhurandhar' track
French President Emmanuel Macron added a Bollywood twist to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nice on Sunday.
US-Iran peace deal: What it's all about
The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end military actions on all fronts. The agreement was first announced by Pakistan, the mediator in the talks. It has been confirmed by both Washington and Tehran.
India, France can tackle global challenges together: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, France. He spoke about India and France's joint efforts to tackle global challenges.
UK intercepts Russian oil tanker in English Channel
British forces have successfully intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the English Channel.
Trump to meet Modi on sidelines of G7 summit
United States President Donald Trump will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in France next week, senior White House officials confirmed on Saturday.
PM Modi embarks on 6-day visit to France, Slovakia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a visit to France and Slovakia. The trip is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing progress with the leadership of both countries.
From Paul the Octopus to AI: Chatbots predicting FIFA winners
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to predict potential winners.
India-US leaders to attend West Asia-specific meet at G7 Summit
India and US leaders will be present along with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for a West Asia-specific meet at the G7 summit next week, French diplomatic sources said, according to ANI.
Final Air India crash report delayed
The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 260 people in June last year, is likely to be delayed beyond its one-year deadline.