France to join India's Indo-Pacific oceans initiative, aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to exercise with Indian Navy
Even as India and France strengthen ties, Paris has agreed to join New Delhi's Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI). IPOI was proposed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the East Asia Summit in November 2019.
Apr 14, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
Citroën C5 Aircross SUV ready for India debut, did you know Citroen helped former French President Charles de Gaulle survive assassination bid?
Several assassination bids were attempted on President Charles de Gaulle. However, this particular story dates back to 1962, when President Charles de Gaulle was on board his presidential automobile --Citroen DS 19 --a.k.a “La Deesse” (The Goddess). But Charles de Gaulle and his wife had a narrow escape because of the superior suspension system of the Citroen DS 19.
Feb 24, 2021, 13:30 PM IST
Address me as Mr President: Emmanuel Macron schools teen for calling him 'Manu'
It`s not the first time Macron has been captured on camera giving lessons to those who challenge or disrespect him.
Jun 19, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
Chaos at airports worldwide as check-in systems crash
More than 100 airports around the world suffered major disruption on Thursday.
Sep 28, 2017, 20:01 PM IST
Iran's Revolutionary Guards confirm seizing two US boats
Iran's Revolutionary Guards in a statement early today confirmed they had seized two American boats and 10 sailors in "Iranian territory" near the Farsi island in the Gulf.
Jan 13, 2016, 07:27 AM IST
French lawmakers vote to extend air strikes in Syria
President Francois Hollande met his US counterpart Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic push to forge a global coalition against IS.
Nov 26, 2015, 02:29 AM IST
French warplanes hit IS command center near Mosul: Official
The aerial assault, which took place around 1830 GMT, was conducted jointly with the US Air Force and last about five hours, the French defense ministry said in a statement.
Nov 25, 2015, 05:52 AM IST
France strikes IS in Syria from newly-deployed carrier
The attacks destroyed all their targets including a command centre, vehicle dumps and maintenance facilities.
Nov 24, 2015, 04:41 AM IST
US sends aircraft carrier to Middle East amid intensifying anti-IS campaign
Pentagon announced on Monday the USs Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier left for the Middle East.
Nov 17, 2015, 07:47 AM IST
France to deploy aircraft carrier in anti-IS fight in Syria
The presence of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will add to the six Rafale jets stationed in the United Arab Emirates and the six Mirages flying out of Jordan.
Nov 05, 2015, 23:31 PM IST
Four arrested over Air France Violence: Police
Several hundred employees had disrupted a meeting on October 5 at Air France's headquarters near Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport.
Oct 12, 2015, 15:05 PM IST
