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Envoys from France, Ireland, Switzerland, Austria and the UK reaffirmed commitment to deeper ties with India during Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival, highlighting cooperation in tourism, education, green technologies, agri-business and cultural exchange as the event’s international profile and economic engagement continue to grow

One week on, and the country is still wounded by the breach to its national heritage. Some say it will make celebrities of the very jewels it sought to erase, much as the Mona Lisa's turn-of-the-20th-century theft transformed the then little-known Renaissance portrait into the world's most famous artwork

Four thieves executed a daring daytime heist at Paris’s Louvre Museum, stealing nine priceless imperial jewels worth €88 million. Despite tight security, they escaped on motorbikes. Authorities suspect organised crime involvement, comparing the theft to the 2019 Dresden Green Vault robbery

IICT Hyderabad will host the International Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Organic Synthesis and Chemical Biology (FSOSCB–2025)’ on October 13–14. The event will feature global experts, 500 delegates, and 120 poster presentations focused on sustainable and green chemistry

A family has become the first to enter the UK under the "one in, one out" migrant deal with France, following the removal of four others. The scheme aims to deter illegal crossings and disrupt people-smuggling operations

World champion D Gukesh faces Alireza Firouzja, while R Praggnanandhaa meets Jan-Krzysztof Duda in Sinquefield Cup round six as Fabiano Caruana leads midway with 3.5 points in St. Louis

Israel has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognise Palestine, warning it could empower terrorism. France becomes the most influential European nation to take this diplomatic step amid global tensions.

French bagel brand Bagelstein has opened its first Indian outlet in Hyderabad's Nexus Mall, Kukatpally. Known for gourmet bagels and Parisian charm, the brand plans 100 plus outlets in India by 2029, in partnership with Franchise India

In Aurillac, France, an unusual bee attack injured 24 people, three critically, as bees swarmed for 30 minutes. Authorities suspect Asian hornets provoked the rooftop hive bees. Emergency teams responded swiftly, containing the situation without widespread panic

A powerful heatwave across Europe caused forest fires in Turkiye, record temperatures in Portugal, and health alerts in Italy. UN Chief Antonio Guterres called extreme heat the “new normal” as tourists and residents adjusted to dangerous, worsening climate conditions

Union Minister Goyal is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings, including with Eric Lombard, Minister of Economy, and Laurent Saint-Martin, French Trade Minister, according to the Commerce Ministry

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maxime Vachier-Lagrave of France to win his first-ever tournament on the Grand Chess Tour by showcasing his supremacy in the Superbet Classic here

The delegation toured AIG’s state-of-the-art facilities including its Endoscopy Suites, AI and Innovation Centre, Clinical Skill Lab, Research Lab, and advanced Oncology and Pediatric care units.

India's Ministry of Defence said on Saturday in a press statement that drones have been sighted at 26 locations along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, which also includes suspected armed drones.

While the blackout brought cities to a standstill, it also sparked something unexpected and heartwarming

The new call is open to French and Indian applicants who wish to join one of the network's residencies in 2025–2026. Applications are open until Monday, 2 June 2025, at midnight (CEST).

Interestingly, the celebrations of this Roma festival draw parallels to the Goddess Durga procession in West Bengal, highlighting the Romani people's ancestral ties to India

A French-British blueprint will be presented to military officials during the Paris talks and include discussions on how their militaries will contribute towards creating an international force for Ukraine

The resolution received 10 votes in favour, none against, and five abstentions including France, Britain, Denmark, Greece and Slovenia

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Donald Trump on Thursday for bilateral meetings, which will be capped by dinner at which the two leaders will be joined only by a few guests.