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UK, France are like daughters, can't choose between them: Obama

UK, France are like daughters, can't choose between them: Obama

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

United States President Barack Obama compared America's relations with Britain and France to his affection for his two wonderful daughters and said he could not choose a favourite between the two closest allies.

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Germanwings pilot locked out of cockpit before crash: Report

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Evidence from a cockpit voice recorder, retrieved from the crash site in the French Alps, indicated that one pilot left the cockpit before the plane's descent and was unable to get back inside, The New York Times reports.

Cameron aims to 'steal' fighter deal from France: Report

Cameron aims to 'steal' fighter deal from France: Report

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron will attempt to 'steal' a six billion pound Indian defence contract from under the nose of French President Francois Hollande when he visits New Delhi this week, according to a media report.

India, France conclude talks $6 bn SRSAM deal

India, France conclude talks $6 bn SRSAM deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

India and France on Thursday concluded negotiations on a $6-billion pact for short range surface to air missiles for use by the Indian Air Force and the Navy even as they made progress on a $10-billion deal for supply of Rafale fighter aircraft to the country.

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

India proposed Reliance Defence as partner in Rafale: Ex-French Prez

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Defence Ministry says the report is being verified, maintaining that neither Indian nor French government had any say in the decision.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Turkey has the right to defend its territory and its airspace, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said as he discouraged escalation of tension between Russia and Turkey after Turkish forces shot down a Russian fighter jet on its border with Syria.

Sarkozy's fingers crossed as polls begin in France

Sarkozy's fingers crossed as polls begin in France

Rediff.com22 Apr 2012

The first round of the 2012 French presidential election officially kicked off in mainland France on Sunday morning.

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

In PHOTOS: Meet France's new power couple

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Interesting bits of trivia about France's new power couple.

PHOTOS: Socialist Hollande is new French president

PHOTOS: Socialist Hollande is new French president

Rediff.com7 May 2012

"Europe is watching us. I'm sure that in many European countries there is relief and hope at the idea that austerity does not have to be our only fate," the president-elect said in a victory speech in his constituency of Tulle in central France.

Sarkozy trails, Hollande frontrunner for French presidency

Sarkozy trails, Hollande frontrunner for French presidency

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Socialist champion Francois Hollande stamped his authority on the French presidential race on Monday, winning the first round of polling and setting up a May 6 run-off with incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy.

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Here's why a businessman sent Arvind Kejriwal Rs 364

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Sumit Agrawal says he was "deeply aggrieved" to find Kejriwal wearing sandals during a state banquet hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan against the prescribed dress code.

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

France soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris Correctional Tribunal said on Thursday.

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Cong meets CVC on Rafale deal, demands registration of corruption case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The Congress has launched an offensive against the Bharatiya Janata Party government over the Rafale deal, alleging corruption and violation of rules by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded answers from him.

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Was Adani at CEOs Forum in Paris? Or not?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

While the list of CEOs given to the French media mentioned Gautam Adani, the list given to the Indian media omitted his name.

When army 'daredevils' stunned the audience at R-Day parade

When army 'daredevils' stunned the audience at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

'Daredevils', the motorcycle display team of the army's Corps of Signals, today left the audience at the Republic Day parade spellbound by performing breathtaking and intricate manoeuvres.

France did not choose Reliance in any way: Hollande

France did not choose Reliance in any way: Hollande

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Hollande said only Dassault can comment on whether India had put pressure on Reliance and Dassault to work together.

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Congress, BJP spar as France begins probe into Rafale deal

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Rahul acting as 'agent' of rival firms, BJP alleges as Congress attacks govt on Rafale deal

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

French soldiers to participate in Republic Day parade

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

In a first, French soldiers will march down the Rajpath on Republic Day along with Indian troops in the presence of President Francois Hollande who is the chief guest for this year's celebrations.

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Former France soccer great Raymond Kopa, who won three European Cups with Real Madrid in the 1950s, died at the age of 85 on Friday.

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

PM Modi leaves for New Delhi after attending Paris summit

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday night left for New Delhi after wrapping up his two-day visit in Paris during which he attended the crucial climate change conference.

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

The Indian embassy in Paris had opened a helpline 33-1-40507070.

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge then: Macron

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Macron, who assumed the presidency in May 2017, emphasised that this is a government-to-government discussion and "this contract is part of a broader framework which is military and defence" coalition between India and France.

UN secretary general Ban to address IOC session in Sochi

UN secretary general Ban to address IOC session in Sochi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will deliver a keynote speech at the International Olympic Committee session this week before the start of the Sochi winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Monday.

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

'Chowkidar' took money from poor, put it in pocket of Ambani: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

The opposition does not have any issue left so it is raking up Rafale deal issue, Rajnath Singh said.

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

France launched an app to alert users to attacks on Wednesday, two days before the Euro 2016 soccer championship gets underway under a state of emergency imposed after militant Islamists struck Paris in November. The Interior Ministry app, called SAIP, flashes a warning on a user's mobile phone screen if there is an attack close to their location or suspicion of an imminent strike. Users can also request alerts for up to eight geographic areas, including individual districts in the capital. First impressions on social media were mixed.

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Break-in attempted at IAF's Rafale facility in Paris

Rediff.com22 May 2019

The sources said the IAF has briefed the defence ministry about the incident and that the Indian mission in Paris has been in touch with French authorities.

Bonjour Modi? French president invites Modi to France

Bonjour Modi? French president invites Modi to France

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

French President Francois Hollande has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit France, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Monday.

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

France to invest 2 billion euros in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

France on Friday announced an investment of 2 billion Euros in India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited French companies to pump in money in technology in the fastest growing economy.

PM Modi, President Hollande to have 'Naav Pe Charcha'

PM Modi, President Hollande to have 'Naav Pe Charcha'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

It will be a unique 'Naav Pe Charcha' (chat on boat) when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande have a cruise on Friday on the La Seine river that flows through Paris.

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The French armed forces conducted second air raid against Daesh (IS) in Raqqa in 24 hours.

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Dassault felt it must partner with Reliance to bag Rafale deal: Report

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

An internal document shows Dassault Aviation considered Reliance offset deal as a 'trade off' to clinch Rafale deal'.

Modi gifts French president 'Tree of Life' painting

Modi gifts French president 'Tree of Life' painting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wound up his first visit to France, gifted President Francois Hollande a painting titled 'Tree of Life' which reflects the traditional societal respect for nature in India.

PM Modi has 'Naav Pe Charcha' with French President Hollande

PM Modi has 'Naav Pe Charcha' with French President Hollande

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Friday enjoyed a joint boat cruise on La Seine River in Paris which was described as "Naav Pe Charcha" (chat on the boat).

French PM warns of chemical, biological attacks

French PM warns of chemical, biological attacks

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Valls urges EU to adopt measures facilitating sharing of info about air passengers.

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Britain warns of potential terror attacks at Euro 2016 venues

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Britain's Foreign Office has warned fans travelling to France for the Euro 2016 soccer tournament that its venues are "potential targets for terrorist attacks".

Ranveer finds Ranbir-Deepika's pairing 'extremely special'

Ranveer finds Ranbir-Deepika's pairing 'extremely special'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Bollywood!

France is at war, says Hollande as he vows to destroy Daesh

France is at war, says Hollande as he vows to destroy Daesh

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'I want France to remain itself. The barbarians who attack France would like to disfigure it. They will not make it change.'

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

No political interference in tax waiver to Reliance: France

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

"A global settlement was reached between the French tax authorities and Reliance Flag, a telecom company, in a tax dispute pertaining to the period 2008-2012," the French embassy said in a statement.