India has been chosen as the first ever official country of honor at the Cannes film market which is the business side of the famous film festival. Last week India's union information and broadcasting minister announced that the honor has been bestowed as India celebrates 75 years of independence and this year also marks 75 years of the film festival.

What does Cannes Honour mean for India?

US President Joe Biden has lined up more military aid to help Ukraine defeat Russia. But his ally, Emmanuel Macron has warned against humiliating Putin. Palki Sharma decodes the different signals from Washington & Paris.

Gravitas: Macron warns against humiliating Putin

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today conclude his three-day Europe visit with France and hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Indian PM Modi in Europe: PM Narendra Modi to meet Macron to strengthen India-France ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday and discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interests as well as regional and global developments.

Indian PM Modi in Europe: PM Narendra Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed that a "European political community" should be built that would be broader than the European Union and would include nations that are not members of the 27-member bloc.

Emmanuel Macron suggests a 'political European community' to include nations outside EU

A major demand from Ukraine from the start of the Russian invasion has been an accelerated process to include them in the European Union. However, although western countries have helped them with ammunition and funds, the EU membership still remains a far-fetched dream.

Ukraine's European Union membership can take 'several years', says Emmanuel Macron

As Russia-Ukraine invasion continues to boil, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau makes a surprises visit to Ukrainian city, with this Trudeau becomes the latest Western leader to visit the war-torn nation and offer support.

Trudeau makes surprise visit to Ukraine, slams Putin over atrocities against civilians

France marked the World War II victory day today and the French President Emmanuel Macron led victory day commemorations in Paris. Macron paid tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War II.

France: President Macron pays tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War II

Foie Gras, considered one of the crown jewels of French culinary tradition is finding it hard to retain its position on hotel menus. France and Europe are in the clutches of worst outbreak of bird flu in years.

In bird flu-hit France, Fois Gras is vanishing from hotel menus

France's President Emmanuel Macron promised a fresh start for the country after winning a second term. He said, the opening era will be one of resolute action for our country and for we will act first to avoid escalation after the Ukraine war.

France: 'Will act first to avoid escalation after Ukraine war,' says French President Macron

Away from weeks after the Presidential elections, France is gearing up for parliamentary elections in June. French President Emmanuel Macron’s La République en Marche party has changed its name to Renaissance, the party’s executive officer announced Thursday.

France: Emmanuel Macron’s party changes name to ‘Renaissance’

France and India are uniquely placed to push for a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. Both PM Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron have direct lines of communication with Moscow & Kyiv. Can France & India bring peace to Ukraine? Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Can France and India bring peace to Ukraine?

Napoleon Bonaparte is a name much revered, feared and in past, even despised. The Emperor of France was an extraordinary general, supremely capable leader, and a man loved by the French people and soldiers.

On Napoleon's death anniversary, a re-look at the famed Battle of Waterloo

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, days after securing his second term in office. What is the cornerstone of the India-France relationship? Can France become India's top defence supplier? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Macron set to host Modi after re-election

After successful trips to Germany and Denmark, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today conclude his three-day Europe visit with France and hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Indian PM Modi in Europe: Prime Minister Modi to meet with Emmanuel Macron later today

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's most significant engagement will take place today, it's the second India-Nordic summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with the leaders of Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway together with Denmark.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to attend India-Nordic summit, visit France today

West Africa's Mali's ruling Junta announced on Monday that it was breaking off from its defense accords with former colonial rule of France. The junta condemned flagrant violations of its national sovereignty by the French troops in the country.

Mali orders end of defense accords with France

A record 16 million chickens, ducks and other poultry have been culled in France since November in one of the most severe bird flu outbreaks in years, the agriculture ministry said Monday.

Watch | France says record 16 million birds culled in flu outbreak

France is facing its worst bird flu outbreak. About 1,400 sites in France have reported cases. The Government is compensating for farmers' loss.

Government compensates for farmers' loss as France faces its worst bird flu outbreak

Tensions ran high in French capital Paris as May Day rallies turned violent on Sunday. Thousands of people joined the rallies across France, they demanded increase in salaries and more, watch this report for more.

May Day Protests: Tensions run high in French capital Paris, demonstrators slam re-elected Macron

Emmanuel Macron's re-election as the President of France is being seen as a victory of French luxury fashion. Brands like Louis Vuitton and Balmain were cheering for Macron, they say Macron is good for their business. But how?

Why luxury brands are celebrating Macron's big win in France?

Farmers in France are using urine instead of chemical fertilizers in the fields. Farmers were seen spraying urine fertilizers in their farms but why are they doing so?

Why these farmers are using urine as fertilizers in France

The newly re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided being pelted by small sack full of cherry tomatoes as he waded his way through a crowded market area in northwest Paris. The incident took place when a massive crowd flocked the market in Paris suburb on Wednesday.

Cherry tomatoes hurled at French President Emmanuel Macron during his first post-poll visit

Earlier this week, Guinness World Records confirmed French nun Sister André as the world’s oldest person on record. The 118-year-old calls the title a "sad honour".

Oldest woman on Earth reveals her "guilty secret"

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