Paris, April 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that Iran’s announcement of reopening the Strait of Hormuz goes in the right direction. Macron made the remarks in a joint declaration following a conference co-hosted by France and Britain in Paris on Friday (local time), which brought together 49 countries to discuss securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at…
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Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korean airlines will impose the highest level of fuel surcharges on May flights as global oil prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said on Thursday.Carriers set May surcharges based on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), which averaged US$214.71 per barrel from March 16 to April 15, placing them in the top-tier Level 33 bracket, the sources said. MOPS serves as a benchmark for refined petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific regio…
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met the visiting French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in New Delhi, discussing various aspects of the bilateral ties with them. EAM Jaishankar expressed confidence that regular parliamentary exchanges between the two nations will further enhance the Special Global Strategic Partnership.”Pleased to meet the French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in Delhi. Our conversa…
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) Bollywood actress Dia Mirza recalled her time when she first met the legendary singer Asha Bhosle, when the actress was just 18. Sharing a carousel post featuring the actress and the singer from what looks like a shoot, Dia reminisced her olden days with Asha Bhosle.I was just 18 when I first met her, and had the privilege of working with her on “Na Marte Hum” from Aap Ki Asha. We spent four beautiful days in Paris and Mumbai, days I will carry with me forever.”Dia …
Paris, April 12 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Paris on Sunday for the India–France Foreign Office Consultations. In a statement on X, the Indian Embassy in France stated: “Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrives in Paris for the India–France Foreign Office consultations. The visit follows French President H.E Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India in February 2026 and reflects the continued regular high-level exchanges between India and Europe.”According to the statement releas…
Jaipur, April 8 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagade on Wednesday inaugurated the Indian Football League, organised by Rajasthan United Football Club, at the Vidhyadhar Nagar Stadium here.Addressing the gathering, the Governor emphasised that sports play a vital role in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.He highlighted the importance of initiatives like Khelo India in promoting sports culture across the country.Extending his best wishes to the participating players, Bagade enco…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Paris Olympic women’s 57kg champion wrestler Tsugumi Sakurai of Japan has decided to retire at the tender age of 24 to begin a second career nurturing a new generation of wrestlers and serving as a goodwill ambassador of sports for her native Kochi Prefecture in western Japan.Sakurai triumph in Paris came after winning three consecutive world titles, at 55kg in 2021 and back-to-back golds at 57kg in 2022 and 2023. “Thank you for your continued support. I have decided …
Ahmedabad, April 1 (IANS) Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it added over 5 GW (5,051 MW) of renewable energy capacity in the financial year 2025–26, taking its total operational portfolio to 19.3 gigawatts (GW).It is the highest greenfield annual capacity expansion globally by any company, excluding China.The new capacity addition includes 3.4 GW (3,409 MW) of solar, 0.7 GW (686 MW) of wind, and 1 GW (956 MW) of wind-solar hybrid capacity. It is expected to offset around 10 …
Los Angeles, March 31 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Celine Dion, who performed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, has now officially confirmed her concert comeback. The singer unveiled the details of her upcoming concerts during a posh birthday celebration at the Cafe de l’Homme in Paris, overlooking the landmark, reports ‘Variety’.While the singer was not in attendance at the event, a video message was broadcast on a screen at the Eiffel Tower, which was illuminated in tribute…
Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Singer Katy Perry poked fun at her age gap with former Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau in a post on social media. Perry, 41, took to Instagram and shared a carousel of photos, giving fans a glimpse into a recent date night with the former Canadian prime minister, 54, and poking fun at their “age gap” along the way.In the first image, the couple could be seen smiling while holding up their phones, appearing to show the results of an age quiz.Perry’s resu…