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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.

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Suspense continues over Rafale fighter aircraft deal

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Suspense over the multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter plane deal continued on Friday as French Ambassador Francois Richier said a "complex negotiation" is going on, just two days ahead of the visit of his President Francois Hollande to India.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

This is a message in blood: IS-linked jihadis behead French hostage

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Islamic State-linked militants in Algeria have beheaded a French hostage captured over the weekend -- having earlier made threats to kill him if France did not stop bombing targets in Iraq.

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.

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Concluding his whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for New York where he will have a packed schedule that includes talks with US President Barack Obama.

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.

1 suspect surrenders in Charlie Hebdo attack, 2 on the run

1 suspect surrenders in Charlie Hebdo attack, 2 on the run

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

A major operation has been launched to nab the gunmen who killed 12 people at the Paris office of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Paris attacks suspect held in Brussels

Paris attacks suspect held in Brussels

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The arrest came hours after prosecutors revealed that Abdeslam's fingerprints were found in an apartment in another part of Brussels earlier this week following a raid in which a suspected IS militant was killed.

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

President will lead a five-member delegation to the memorial service.

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

'Baseless political witch-hunt': Vadra on BJP's charges

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Union minister Gajendra Shekhawat had alleged that the UPA called off Rafale deal after a private company linked to Vadra was not chosen as a broker.

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

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

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Bollywood!

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".

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Will Europe fall apart over migrant crisis?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Hundreds of migrants, who continue to arrive in Europe as they flee the scenes of chaos and brutality of the Islamic State in the Middle East, have created sharp divisions among European Union member states which are increasingly finding it tough to control the massive influx.

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Despite Le Pen Scare, Macron Makes It!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

When the exit poll results came in at 11.30 pm IST, there was relief all around that Macron had won the race easily, getting 58.8% of the vote, a 7.2% drop from the 66% vote he won in 2017.

No country should provide shelter to terrorists: Modi

No country should provide shelter to terrorists: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

On a day Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi was released, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a veiled message to Pakistan, saying no country should provide shelter to terrorists but should punish them.

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Paris attacks 'accomplice' DNA found, prosecutors meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Police have found the DNA of a newly-identified suspect on explosives used in last year's Paris attacks, a French source said on Monday.

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

What brought British pound down to a 31-year low today?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The sell-off was probably aggravated by computer-driven traders

France to modernise two stations, manufacture locos in Bihar

France to modernise two stations, manufacture locos in Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

France will extend its expertise to modernise Ambala and Ludhiana stations.

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

France asks India to finalise joint missile project soon

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

France has asked India for early finalisation of the long-pending Rs 30,000-crore project for joint production of short-range surface-to-air missile (SR-SAM) systems.

India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

India ready to tackle IS threat, says Rajnath

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Home minister says Islamic State is a threat to entire world.

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Date set! IOC boss to meet PM Modi on April 27

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach is arriving in India on April 26.

PHOTOS: French soldiers create history on Rajpath

PHOTOS: French soldiers create history on Rajpath

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

French army soldiers on Tuesday created history by marching down the Rajpath during the Republic Day parade, becoming the first foreign military contingent to take part in the celebrations.

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.

Second French church attacker was known to police

Second French church attacker was known to police

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The second attacker has been identified as 19-year-old Abdel Malik Petitjean.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Modi meets new UK PM Theresa May

Modi meets new UK PM Theresa May

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May for the first time in Hangzhou, China and held discussions on enhancing bilateral ties in the aftermath of the UK's decision to exit the European Union.

Brussels attacks: Manhunt continues after Paris link revealed

Brussels attacks: Manhunt continues after Paris link revealed

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Belgian police continued with the search for suspects in Brussels attack on Saturday, as a series of raids and arrests revealed more links with the November Paris killings and a new French plot.

PHOTOS: What to expect at this R-Day parade

PHOTOS: What to expect at this R-Day parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Prep has been on in full swing and there has been a lot of effort and practise to ensure that the parade goes off without a hitch.

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

India looks at alternatives after Trump turns down R-Day invite

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

"We have very little time left for deciding on the chief guest and the process will be completed soon," a source familiar with the development said.

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India wants the world to work with urgency to agree on a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement at the summit.

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

PM Modi leaves for Paris to attend global climate change meet

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that it is the responsibility of all to work against global warming.

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Suu Kyi's party wins historic Myanmar polls

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy party sailed through the two-thirds majority it needs to rule, claiming 348 parliamentary seats with a number of results yet to be declared.

US will deal harshly with violators of Iran sanctions: Obama

US will deal harshly with violators of Iran sanctions: Obama

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Warning companies eyeing business deals with Iran, United States President Barack Obama has said that they can take such a move at their own peril as America and its allies would come down like a "ton of bricks" on those that violated sanctions against Tehran.