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India-France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets
India has formalized a defense deal with France for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (M) fighter jets.
French PM's daughter alleges Catholic school priest punched, kicked her
Helene Perlant, daughter of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, has alleged brutal mistreatment at a private Catholic school, which is at the center of a massive sexual abuse scandal that has shocked the country.
Hungary to vote on constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
Hungarian lawmakers will vote on Monday on a contentious constitutional amendment that rights advocates have labeled a significant escalation in the government's efforts to suppress dissent and undermine human rights.
US health secretary's autism study sparks public health concerns
United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's recent autism study has alarm bells ringing in the medical community.
Abuse and harassment still strong in French 'entertainment' world: Report
A recent report by French politicians Sandrine Rousseau and Erwan Balanant has revealed an alarming prevalence of sexual violence and harassment in the country's entertainment industry.
India clears biggest-ever jet deal: 26 Rafale for ₹63,000 crore
The Indian government has cleared a massive deal of almost ₹64,000 crore with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets.
British woman from Netflix's 'Con Mum' charged with Singapore fraud
Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, the subject of Netflix's Con Mum documentary, has been charged with fraud in Singapore.
'They played it wrong': Trump mocks China's retaliatory tariffs
US President Donald Trump has ridiculed China for its reaction to the tariffs he slapped on several countries.
Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 2,000; rescue efforts continue
According to the military government, the death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000. The quake hit four days ago and measured 7.7 on the Richter scale.
Why Apple has been fined €150M in France
Apple has been slapped with a €150 million ($162.42 million) fine by French antitrust regulators.
Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris robbery case
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian will testify in the trial of the suspects in her 2016 Paris robbery.
World's safest, unsafest countries' list out; where does India rank
Traveling can pose safety challenges in today's world, as highlighted by recent surveys on crime rates.
Europe planning to replace US in NATO in 5-10yrs: Report
European military powers are working on plans to assume greater responsibilities in NATO, a Financial Times report said.
French scientist denied US entry over 'hateful' texts about Trump
A French scientist was barred from entering the US on March 9, after American authorities found messages on his electronic devices criticizing the Trump administration's research policies.
UK to host closed-door meeting for peacekeeping force in Ukraine
The United Kingdom (UK) will host a closed-door meeting on Thursday with senior military officials from more than 20 countries, BBC reported.
France, Belgium towns are giving away chickens for ingenious reasons
In an innovative move to cut down on food waste, several European communities have been handing out free chickens.
US reponds after French lawmaker demands Statue of Liberty's return
The White House has said that it has no plans to return the Statue of Liberty after French lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann said that the US no longer deserves it.
French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands US return Statue of Liberty
French politician Raphael Glucksmann has demanded that the US return the iconic Statue of Liberty. According to him, America no longer stands for what the historic monument symbolizes.
Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine peace deal
Russia has once again reiterated its position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that any peace deal would need guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO.
French authors sue Meta for violating copyright in AI training
France's top publishing and authors' associations have sued tech giant Meta.
Tulsi Gabbard in India next week; who is she meeting
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will visit India during her multi-nation tour across the Indo-Pacific.
France urges its institutions to welcome scientists fleeing Trump-ruled US
France has urged its research institutions to welcome scientists leaving the US due to President Donald Trump's policies, according to AFP.
France and 3 others support Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza
Foreign ministers of France, Italy, Germany, and the UK have backed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.
US State Department plans to close European consulates, cut workforce
The US State Department is reportedly gearing up for a major cut in its global workforce and shutting down a number of consulates, mostly in Western Europe.
France's busiest rail station shut after WWII bomb found
Eurostar and regional train services have been disrupted after an unexploded World War II bomb was found near Paris's Gare du Nord station.
UK, France, Ukraine to propose ceasefire plan for Russia's war
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine are working on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine.
US, Ukraine finalize critical minerals deal amid Russia conflict
In a major diplomatic shift, the United States and Ukraine have finalized a critical minerals deal.
US votes against UN resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine
In a first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States has joined hands with Moscow to vote against a draft resolution by Ukraine and the European Union at the United Nations.
Russian consulate in France attacked; Molotov cocktails thrown
An explosion was heard at the Russian Consulate General in Marseille, France, early Monday morning on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Trump considers tariffs against countries taxing US tech companies
US President Donald Trump has signed a memo directing his administration to consider tariffs on countries that impose taxes and regulations on American tech giants.
'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.
Why Indian soldiers are honored at Marseilles's Mazargues War Cemetery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles on Wednesday.
India and France join hands to develop advanced nuclear reactors
India and France have announced plans to jointly develop advanced nuclear reactors, particularly focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).
UK to start refusing citizenship to undocumented migrants
The United Kingdom government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has unveiled stricter immigration rules aimed at undocumented migrants.
India-France nearing ₹1L crore deal for 26 Rafael jets, submarines
India and France are said to be on the verge of finalizing two major defense agreements worth almost ₹1 lakh crore.
Why France is becoming top choice for Indian students
France is gradually but surely becoming the go-to destination for Indian students pursuing higher education.
PM Modi advocates for open-source, unbiased AI at Paris summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated the development of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) systems and unbiased datasets.
France announces $112B AI investment to rival US's Stargate project
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive private investment of €109 billion ($112.6 billion) in the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector.
Modi co-chairs AI summit in Paris: Why it is significant
In a major boost to India's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10 and 11.
France to use nuclear power for ambitious AI project
France is capitalizing on its rich nuclear power resources to get ahead in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.