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How France’s shift from Windows to Linux reflects broader push for digital sovereignty

April 13, 2026 9:03 am

This is the latest step by France to reduce reliance on US tech giants and strengthen its digital sovereignty by adopting locally developed software and cloud services.

Amid oil crisis, France’s G7 agenda: Balance and convergence

March 26, 2026 12:31 am

India’s contribution and the strong ties between the two countries are essential to respond collectively to major challenges confronting our world

'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate': Why Trump’s Treasury Chief says obliterating Iran’s power plants is the 'only language' they understand

March 23, 2026 8:29 am

Bessent also defended a decision to allow the sale of Iranian oil stuck at sea, saying it would bring more supply into global markets.

France to summon Ambassador Charles Kushner over US comments on activist’s death

February 23, 2026 12:39 am

Deranque, a far-right activist, died of brain injuries last week from a beating in the French city of Lyon.

France announces visa-free transit; targets 30,000 Indian students by 2030

February 20, 2026 9:46 am

Macron said France currently receives around 10,000 Indian students every year. He said both countries have decided to increase this number to 30,000 by 2030.

Daily Briefing: PM Modi hails partnership as India, France elevate strategic ties

February 18, 2026 9:53 am

In today's edition: Stalls at India AI Impact Summit Expo 2026; Architects of AI, Abhishek Sharma's opening act; and more

India and France upgrade ties to Special Global Strategic Partnership

February 18, 2026 10:58 am

Defence to critical minerals to tech: 21 outcomes of talks between Modi and Macron

Paris prosecutors raid Musk's X offices as part of child abuse, deepfake probe; UK watchdog probes Grok

February 03, 2026 6:59 pm

Britain's privacy watchdog launched an investigation into Grok over the processing of personal data and its potential to produce harmful sexualised images and video content.

‘Setting a clear boundary’: French MPs vote to ban social media for those under 15

January 27, 2026 11:55 pm

The French ban would require platforms to block access to young teenagers through age‑verification mechanisms compliant with European Union law.

France detains Indian captain of suspected shadow fleet tanker

January 25, 2026 9:32 pm

The ​58-year-old captain, an Indian ‌national, was detained as part of the preliminary investigations, the prosecutors said in a ​statement that did not mention Russia.

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

December 16, 2024 9:48 pm

François-Xavier Bieuville, Mayotte’s prefect, described the devastation as 'apocalyptic.'

In pictures | Notre Dame Cathedral holds first mass since 2019 fire

December 10, 2024 2:01 am

Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the Mass, which was attended by Macron, clergy, and parish representatives from across the city.

Inside the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral – in pictures

November 29, 2024 10:22 pm

A first glimpse of the Gothic masterpiece, which has been undergoing extensive restoration since a devastating fire in 2019.

In Pics | Thousand protest in France over Macron’s appointment of conservative prime minister

September 08, 2024 1:35 am

Barnier's appointment follows a hung parliament from the recent election, where no party held a majority.

World leaders, war veterans mark D-Day's 80th anniversary in France

June 06, 2024 9:36 pm

With the numbers of veterans, many aged 100 or more, fast dwindling, this is likely to be the last major ceremony in Normandy honouring them in their presence.

Defence to trade deals: PM Modi wraps up France & UAE tours, bolstering ties

July 15, 2023 8:26 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to France and UAE on July 14 and 15 respectively saw several new initiatives undertaken by India with both the countries.

PM Modi visits France; meets Macron, honoured with highest award

July 14, 2023 1:41 pm

"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

Violent protests sweep France after police shoot 17-year-old

July 01, 2023 2:51 pm

Rioting raged in cities around France for a fourth night despite massive police deployment, with cars and buildings set ablaze and stores looted, as family and friends prepared Saturday to bury the 17-year-old whose killing by police unleashed the unrest.

France celebrates Marseille carnival amid outrage against Prez Macron’s pension bill

March 22, 2023 4:30 pm

The city's unofficial yet infamous carnival had arrived right on the precipice of a week filled with violent protests and discontent over French President Emmanuel Macron's move to force through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age to 64.

Clashes erupt in Paris after gunman kills three in attack near Kurdish cultural centre

December 24, 2022 1:44 pm

A gunman killed three people at a Kurdish cultural centre and nearby Kurdish cafe in central Paris on Friday, prompting violent protests in nearby streets as night fell.

France’s Hollande reshuffles government with an eye on 2017 poll

February 12, 2016 4:17 pm

My aim is to reinforce Indo-French counter-terror cooperation: Hollande

January 25, 2016 11:54 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande on Monday reiterated that the main objective of his visit to India is to reinforce counter-terrorism cooperation between France and India. Hollande said France would take all measures required to protect democracy. He added that France will not be deterred by any kind of threats of terrorism. He further stated that today, in fact, there are all kinds of terrorist threats that are hovering around countries such as India and France and one of the main aims of my visit here in India is to reinforce and strengthen the cooperation against terrorism between two countries.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India: French minister

January 25, 2016 11:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): France Finance Minister Michel Sapin on Monday said that in the last five years French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India, which is now expected to increase to $10 billion in the next five years. Sapin said that France is the third biggest foreign investor in India and a major player in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme. He added that India and France have similar views on investment, which will further help them to fight against financing terrorism.

India, France to discuss counter terrorism mechanism

January 21, 2016 3:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): In the wake of horrendous attack in Paris and the recent terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday the cooperation between France and India on matters related to counter terrorism has acquired a very significant dimension, and added that a lot of discussion in this regard is expected during the visit of French President François Hollande. President Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations this year. This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the chief guest at the Republic Day function. Vikas Swarup also highlighted the business ties between both nations.

French travellers cut road and rail links near Grenoble

October 21, 2015 11:30 am

A group of around 30 travellers raided a scrapyard and blocked a road in the French alps in Moirans near Grenoble on Tuesday, setting the wrecks alight, to demand the authorities release a 17-year-old and his cousin from a nearby prison to attend the funeral of his brother.