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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicEmmanuel Macron

Topic: Emmanuel Macron

9 die, 2 missing as fire breaks out at France’s holiday home for disabled people

PARIS (Reuters) -Nine bodies were found in the smouldering ruins of a holiday home housing disabled people that caught fire in the early hours of Wednesday in eastern France, a chief firefighter said.

India, France to jointly develop engine to power AMCA fighter, ink MoU for more Scorpenes

Engine programme part of Horizon 2047 document which sets course for bilateral ties between the 2 countries & covers areas of defence industrial collaboration, released during Modi's France visit.

Over 45,000 cops, armoured vehicles deployed & 1,300 arrested as rioting in France enters day-4

Riots in France were sparked by killing of 17-yr-old Nahel by cops at traffic stop in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris, in what is being termed 'worst domestic crisis' faced by Macron.

Emmanuel Macron says wealthy nations have pledged $100 billion climate aid at Paris summit

The $100 billion pledge falls far short of poor nations' actual needs, but has become symbolic of wealthy countries' failure to deliver promised climate funds.

South Korea’s Yeol begins tour for 2030 expo hosting bid, Vietnam & France on list

South Korean city Busan faces competition from Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, Italy’s Rome and Ukraine’s Odesa. The host for the 2030 expo is expected to be decided in November.

Trade, defence, civil nuclear cooperation — PM Modi, French President Macron discuss bilateral ties

During their talks, they also discussed Prime Minister Modi's forthcoming visit to France in July for Bastille Day.

PM Modi accepts Macron’s invitation to be guest of honour at France’s Bastille Day parade

The French presidency said that Indian armed forces contingent will take part in the parade alongside French forces.

Macron’s gaffes in China open a door for India — unwavering French support at the UNSC

Macron’s views do not and will not change his policies either towards the Indo-Pacific or towards Taiwan and least of all towards Ukraine.

‘French Spiderman’ climbs Paris skyscraper as protest against Macron’s pension law

Alain Robert, 60, climbs without a harness, using only his bare hands and a pair of climbing shoes.

Unions call workers to join pension law protest marking 12th nationwide strike in France

Some trains will be cancelled, and strike actions can also be expected among refinery workers, garbage collectors and teachers.

On Camera

India talked big on Russia-Ukraine mediation. Alaska meet offers a window

Europe and Ukraine’s agencies are crucial. Steering the Alaska talks bilaterally between the US and Russia will foil the outcomes before they even start taking effect.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.