The second five-year term for the 44-year-old centrist spared France and Europe the seismic upheaval of having far-right populist Marine Le Pen at the helm.
Macron’s far-right rival Marine Le Pen won 41.8% of the votes in an election that witnessed France’s highest abstention rate in 50 years, according to Ipsos polling institute's estimate.
After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, NATO has activated its response force. Germany, France and others are sending missiles and other weapons systems amid escalation.
Speaking at the One Ocean Summit Friday via video message, PM Modi also invited France in launching a global initiative on eliminating single-use plastic.
During their telephone call, the two leaders reviewed the 'increasing bilateral collaboration' in the Indo-Pacific region and also discussed the situation in Afghanistan.
Images shared on social media show Emmanuel Macron buried in garlands — reaching his knees, and covering all of his torso & arms — during his visit to French Polynesia.
French President telephoned Bennett Thursday and asked him to ensure that 'the issue was being taken seriously' after reports about Pegasus spyware misuse in France emerged.
The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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