Paris, Jan 7 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said that ‘several thousand’ French soldiers could be deployed to maintain peace in Ukraine following a ceasefire.In an interview with TV channel France 2 during a Paris meeting of Western and European countries, Macron said that “France will take part in operations” to monitor the Russian-Ukrainian border after a ceasefire agreement is signed on Tuesday.He stressed, however, that the French soldiers would not be combat forces, adding that Fra…
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Luxembourg City, Jan 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Tuesday, conveying warm greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussing growing cooperation in financial services, investments, technology and innovation between both nations. “Pleased to meet Prime Minister Luc Frieden of Luxembourg this morning. Conveyed warm greetings of PM Narendra Modi. Discussed our growing cooperation in financial services, investments, te…
Paris, Jan 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited an exhibition in Paris titled ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France’ which showcased India’s textile heritage, expertise and craftsmanship, underscoring the strong cultural connection between the two nations.”Visited exposition ‘Ce qui se trame – woven stories between India and France’ in Paris this evening. The exhibition showcases India’s textile heritage, savoir-faire and creativity. It is also a rem…
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Twinkle Khanna turned a year older on December 29, and she decided to spend her birthday doing a lot of sniffing around with her loved ones.On her birthday, the ‘Mela’ actress visited the Musee du Parfum in Paris with her actor husband, Akshay Kumar.Twinkle revealed that during their visit, they ended up encountering around 50 bottles of fragrances such as vetiver, caramel, and ember.Not just that, they even got a chance to create their own fragrance. Twinkle named her perfu…
Zurich, Jan 3 (IANS) Around 40 people are believed to have died in a bar fire that broke out in southwestern Switzerland, with the number of injured rising to 119, police said at a news conference.Among the injured, the identities of 113 people have been confirmed. But some European countries still reported missing nationals in the fire, which broke out overnight at “Le Constellation” bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton.Swiss authorities said the death toll is expected to rise i…
Paris, Jan 2 (IANS) More than 1100 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people detained across France during New Year’s Eve celebrations, the country’s Interior Ministry has revealed. In accordance with the Interior Minister’s firm instructions, which required a high degree of responsiveness and mobility, law enforcement intervened immediately in cases of violence or vandalism, the ministry asserted.”As a result, 505 people were arrested (420 in 2024) and 403 were taken into custody (310 in 20…
New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated the Indian men’s hockey team’s status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournament. The year started with a good outing at the home leg of FIH Pro League, soon after the revamped Hero Hockey India League (HIL) that saw some pacy performances from players on the…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Pakistan has become chronically dependent on bailouts from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it has been plunging from one fiscal crisis into another over the years. It is, however, ironic that the country been getting these loans despite Islamabad’s failure to meet the IMF conditions to revive the economy.Pakistan is now headed for its 25th IMF loan with the latest $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF), stretched over 37 months, and the accompanying $1.4 bill…
Mumbai, Dec 23 (IANS) Television actress Juhi Parmar has ticked another dream off her bucket list and visited Paris, France. The actress took to her social media account to share a transition video wherein she is seen standing right ahead of the iconic Eiffel Tower, located in the most romantic city in the world.She wrote, “Ticking another dream from the bucket list before 2025 gets over!! #paris #vacation #travel #traveler #christmastime #eiffeltower.The month of December seems to have filled…
Bengaluru, Dec 20 (IANS) Commenting on the stiff opposition by the BJP and JD (S) for the Bengaluru tunnel project, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated that no matter who opposes it, he will ensure implementation of the tunnel road project in Bengaluru.He was addressing the United Christmas celebration in Bengaluru on Saturday, organised by the Baldwin Methodist Education Society, run by the Methodist Church in India.Shivakumar was speaking about i…