Francois Hollande

The defence ministry spokesperson said, 'It is reiterated that neither the government nor the French government had any say in the commercial decision.'

Emmanuel Macron to be inaugurated president on Sunday: Hollande

Hollande was speaking on the sidelines of a ceremony in Paris today the day after Macron, a pro-EU centrist, won a resounding victory over far-right rival Marine Le Pen.

After attack, France looks toward weekend presidential vote

One of the key questions was if, and how, the attack that killed one police officer and wounded three other people might impact voting intentions. The risk for the main candidates was that misjudging the public mood, making an ill-perceived gesture or comment, could damage their chances.

Trump to speak with leaders of France, Germany, Russia

White House Press Secretary Speak Spicer in a tweet said that Trump would be speaking by phone with three top European leaders: Vladimir Putin of Russia, Angela Merkel of Germany and Francois Hollande of France, thus making the most of the first week.

Hollande says Trump rule poses 'challenges' for Europe

French President Francois Hollande said today that US President Donald Trump's administration poses "challenges" for Europe.

France says post-Brexit City must relinquish euro business

"There is no reason for Europe, and still less the eurozone, to allow a country that is no longer a member of the European Union and has never been a member of the eurozone to continue operations in euros," Hollande said yesterday after a summit in Brussels.

Thousands evacuated, 2 dead, as France declares flood emergency

He was the second victim of the torrential rains that have caused the Loire and Seine rivers to burst their banks. An 86-year-old woman was found dead in her flooded house in a small town southwest of Paris late on Wednesday.

'No theory can be ruled out' on missing EgyptAir flight: France

French President Francois Hollande and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi have "agreed to cooperate closely" to establish the circumstances of the disappearance as soon as possible, Paris said.

Mahindra becomes first Indian company to join EP100 campaign

By signing up to 'EP100' campaign led by 'The Climate Group', the world's largest manufacturer of tractors has committed to doubling their energy productivity by 2030, a core requirement for any business signing on to the campaign.

India, France cut down differences; Rafale deal in 'final stage'

Under the proposed deal, French companies apart from Dassault Aviation, will provide several aeronautics, electronics and micro-electronics technologies to comply with the offset obligation, sources said.

Hollande promises French probes into Panama Papers cases

Hollande said: "all the information revealed will lead to investigations brought by the tax authorities and to legal proceedings" and he thanked "whistleblowers" for bringing the so-called Panama Papers to light.

PSG looking for tie-up with Indian B2C Company: GM Longuepee

Frederic Longuepee, who is the GM (in-charge of Business Activities) of the club said that they were looking at potential Indian companies in the Business to Consumer (B2C) domain just like their Chinese partners Huawei.

Indo-France signs 16 MoUs

An agreement between Airbus Group and Mahindra for manufacture of helicopters and three MoUs under the 'Smart City' theme were among the 16 pacts signed between India and France here on Sunday.

Rafale jet deal on ‘right track‘: French Prez Hollande

French President Francois Hollande today affirmed that the Rs 60,000 crore Rafale fighter jets deal with India was "on the right track" and that it would pave the way for an unprecedented industrial and technological bilateral cooperation for the next 40 years.

Experts discuss ways to boost Indo-French bilateral trade

Watch a panel of experts discuss measures that both French and Indian governments can take to try and up bilateral trade, investment and what are the areas of collaboration and opportunities.

Fuelling growth with coal, India champions poor in Paris

Its little-known team came to Paris with a mission to force rich nations to lead the way in curbing emissions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the summit that "climate justice" meant poor nations needed "room to grow".

India to give $30 mn for global solar energy generation

The International Solar Alliance was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francois Hollande on Monday on the sidelines of the 195-nation United Nations climate summit here to tackle climate change.

'Solar Alliance shows India's leadership in clean energy'

Launching the alliance in Paris, Modi and Hollande invited over 100 solar-rich countries to facilitate widespread implementation of solar projects and infrastructure.

PM, Hollande jointly launch solar alliance

Modi also announced that India will host the initiative in the premises of the National Institute of Solar Energy in Gurgaon, Haryana. He said that India will provide land and contribute about USD 30 million to build the Secretariat infrastructure of the initiative and support its operation for the next five years.

World leaders in Paris open biggest-ever climate summit

The leaders kicked off 12 days of negotiations in search of a pact that would radically restructure the global economy away from its dependency on fossil fuels that are blamed for climate change.

France, India to launch global solar alliance

The launch will coincide with a summit of world leaders at the start of two weeks of talks on the outskirts of Paris to seek a new global deal on curbing climate change, by shifting from fossil fuels towards renewable energy.

US President Obama to meet PM Modi in Paris today

Obama and Modi would primarily focus on climate change but will also review progress in bilateral relationship and discussion on regional and global issues including terrorism.

War of words as Belgians rebuff French security sneers

At government level, a blame game between Brussels and Paris after the killing of 130 people on November 13 by French and Belgian radicals has been played out in a language of diplomacy; not so this week in the press. Leading editorialists have declared war.

Francois Hollande to be chief guest at Republic Day in 2016

The decision comes in the wake of the attacks in Paris following which world nations including India have rallied behind France.

PM hopes for positive outcome from climate change summit

Modi, who will be attending the Summit on November 30, said it should also provide for enhanced technological, financial and capacity building support to the developing and Small Island Developing countries to enable them to take even more ambitious climate action.