Modi, Macron seek talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

NEW DELHI: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the “cascading effects” of the war in Ukraine, especially goods shortages in developing countries, in a meeting late Thursday and agreed to play a constructive role in addressing these challenges. While India expectedly didn’t join France, a key European and Indo-Pacific partner, in condemning Russia’s … Read more

India stresses on Ukraine talks, ahead of PM Europe trip

NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi left for Germany on Monday where he will chair the India-Germany inter-governmental consultations along with Chancellor Olaf Scholz before flying to Copenhagen for a summit with the leaders of the Nordic nations. On his way back, he will drop by in Paris for a meeting with “friend” Emmanuel Macron who … Read more

France elections 2022: Emmanuel Macron beats Marine Le Pen to win second term

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake. Cheers of joy erupted as the results appeared on a giant screen at the Champ de Mars park at the foot of the … Read more