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‘Thank you, India’: French President Emmanuel Macron’s ‘Dhurandhar’ video from India trip goes viral

February 20, 2026 3:37 pm

The clip assembled moments from Macron’s busy schedule, including his ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and visits to temples.

France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Steinmeier slam Trump's US for 'turning away from allies'

January 09, 2026 12:08 pm

His comments come days after Trump launched large-scale military strikes on Venezuelan capital Caracas, capturing the country's President Nicolás Maduro.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrives for his appeal trial on charges of corruption and influence peddling, at Paris courthouse, France, December 15, 2022. (REUTERS/Stephane Mahe/File Photo)

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to 5 years in prison

September 25, 2025 5:15 pm

The court found Sarkozy guilty of criminal association in a plot from 2005 to 2007 to fund his campaign with Libyan money in exchange for diplomatic favours.

Macron announces major overhaul to modernize Louvre and dedicated room for Mona Lisa

January 28, 2025 10:48 pm

Macron’s announcement comes after the Louvre director Laurence des Cars expressed concerns over the “very poor condition” of some of the museum's spaces.

'Thank You Gisele Pelicot', French President and world leaders show support for rape victim

December 20, 2024 7:12 pm

For waiving her right to anonymity during the trial, German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz thanked the 72-year-old for swapping the side of shame with the perpetrator.

Macron praises Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony’s audacity, defends artistic freedom

August 03, 2024 1:26 am

French authorities have launched an investigation into the threats targeting the ceremony's artistic director, Thomas Jolly, who faced online harassment over a tableau that seemed to parody Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper."

Macron backs 'end of life' bill, aims for parliament debate in May

March 11, 2024 7:14 am

France's neighbours Switzerland, Belgium and the Netherlands have adopted laws that allow medically assisted dying in some cases. But France has resisted that step, in part under pressure from the Catholic Church.

With leaps and bounds, Parkour athletes turn off the lights in Paris

October 14, 2022 3:56 pm

Despite France's landmark monuments lights being turned off to conserve energy between 1 a.m to 6 a.m, certain shops continue to let the lights glow. On the spot, a gang took the matters into their own hands to turn the lights off.

Former security aide to Macron sentenced to 1 year in prison

November 05, 2021 10:42 pm

A Paris court found Alexandre Benalla, 30, guilty of deliberate violence in the 2018 incident in the capital, at which Macron was not present.

French President Macron admits some guilt for Rwanda's genocide

May 27, 2021 5:46 pm

Macron solemnly detailed how France had failed the 800000 victims of the genocide but he stopped short of an apology

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Modi in France: From 'Naav pe charcha' on Seine River to Elysee Palace

April 11, 2015 11:22 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two day state visit in France.

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Hollande meets PM Modi at Hyderabad House

January 25, 2016 7:49 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House here on Monday. Earlier in the day, a ceremonial reception was held at the Forecourt, Rashtrapati Bhavan, for Hollande. The visiting French President also paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat on Monday. President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, is on a three-day visit to India.

Hollande pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

January 25, 2016 7:26 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): The visiting French President, Francois Hollande, paid tribute to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat on Monday. He was accompanied by Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar. Later, Hollande also planted a sapling in the Rajghat premises. The French President was earlier accorded a ceremonial reception at the forecourts of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

PM Modi played a decisive role at COP 21: Francois Hollande

January 24, 2016 5:14 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande who is in India to attend the Republic Day celebrations, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation at the recent COP 21 in Paris and said that he had played a decisive role at the climate summit. Addressing the India France Business Summit here, the President said that his visit has two main goals- consolidate strategic partnership with India and implement decisions taken during Prime Minister Modi's visit to France.

Delhi Police put posters of 'wanted terrorists' ahead of R-Day

January 24, 2016 5:10 pm

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Keeping in view the Republic Day celebrations and the presence of French President Francois Hollande as the chief guest at Republic Day parade, Delhi police on Sunday had put up posters of 'wanted terrorists' across the national capital. Earlier, Police had issued an alert after the driver of the taxi hired by three unidentified persons from Pathankot was found dead.

PM Modi and President Hollande reach Govt. Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh

January 24, 2016 1:31 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): After visiting Capitol Complex in Chandigarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francois Hollande reached the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh where they were welcomed with cultural performances. Both leaders will then attend a forum of CEOs, which will be followed by the India-France Business Summit which will be attended by corporate honchos of the two nations. On January 26, the French President will witness the Republic Day parade at Rajpath as the chief guest. It is for the first time that French troops would participate in the Republic Day parade.

PM Modi meets French Prez at Rock Garden in Chandigarh

January 24, 2016 1:31 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met French President Francois Hollande at Rock Garden in Chandigarh.President Hollande, who will be the chief guest for the Republic Day Parade, arrived here this afternoon on a three-day visit to India. A thick security blanket has been thrown over the national capital ahead of the meeting between the French President and the Prime Minister.