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Wildfire rages in Aude region in France, at least 1 dead

According to the official Aude statement, the fire is progressing 'very quickly' with 1,820 firefighters trying to get it under control.

5 yrs, 33 foreign trips: Modi’s global outreach cost exchequer Rs 362 cr between 2021 & 2025

Data presented in the Rajya Sabha by Minister of State for External Affairs of India Kirti Vardhan Singh showed that Modi's trip to France & US hit the exchequer the most this yr.

Macron unveils plan to double military budget as he lambasts Trump—’you have to be feared in this world’

French president criticised America’s 'disengagement' from global security and expressed disappointment over Trump’s foreign policy, including threats to impose 30% tariff on EU goods.

Britain, France reinforce nuclear weapons cooperation to offset threats to Europe

British PM Starmer said that the two allies have signed the 'Northwood Declaration' to coordinate their nuclear deterrence.

Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India after plane crash in Ahmedabad

Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India after plane crash in Ahmedabad

French trade minister meets Piyush Goyal, says France one of India’s best economic partners

French trade minister meets Piyush Goyal, says France one of India's best economic partners

Macron visits Hanoi, signs Airbus deal with Vietnam

VietJet is set to buy 20 wide body aircrafts. Airbus is the main supplier to Vietnam, contributing 86% of its fleet, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows.

Leaders of UK, Canada & France threaten ‘concrete action’ if Israel continues Gaza offensive

This comes after Israel announced new operation & PM Netanyahu's statement claiming Israel would take control of Gaza—amid mounting international pressure to lift aid restrictions.

Telegram founder claims France intel agency head asked for ban on Romanian conservative voices on app

Pavel Durov, currently under judicial supervision in France, said that Nicolas Lerner approached him ahead of Romanian elections.

Paris court hands 18-month sentence to actor Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women on film set

Gerard Depardieu's denial of wrongdoing & explanation of events were unconvincing while the plaintiff's account was corroborated by witnesses, the judge said.

On Camera

US bullying spurred Green Revolution. Let tariffs give us a Business Revolution

Perhaps the present crisis and trauma can force our country into something resembling that special moment we found in the sixties. Perhaps we can radically alter our business environment.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.