France to intensify air strikes against Islamic State
France’s President François Hollande has announced a decision to increase the number of air strikes against Islamic State (IS) in Iraq and Syria. Addressing a group of ambassadors on January 21, Mr Hollande said: “The pace of the interventions will be accelerated and France will play its role in this.” In the wake of terror […]
Hollande visit: French troops to add colour to Republic Day parade
Showcasing the special bond between India and France, a contingent of French troops will participate in the celebrations for the 67th Republic Day – the first time troops from a foreign country will participate in India’s national day celebrations. The French soldiers dressed in their trademark colours of red and blue would march right along […]
Sharif sings trade with India mantra at Davos
Even as India and Pakistan struggle to keep bilateral ties on course after the Pathankot terror attacks, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has struck an optimistic note about huge potential for enhancing trade between the two countries.
India, Bangladesh to complete border fencing soon
With India-Bangladesh improving bilateral ties in recent times, the border fencing between the two countries is expected to be completed at the earliest. Reiterating the government’s commitment to increase security in the border areas, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on January 21 said a plan has been finalised to soon complete the fencing of India’s border with […]
Sunny days: India, France to scale up green energy partnership
The sun is set to shine brighter on India-France relations, with the two countries looking to scale up cooperation in solar energy and green energy during French President Francois Hollande’s visit to India, starting Jan 24.
US asks Pakistan,Afghanistan to work together to tackle Taliban
In the backdrop of terror attacks on Bacha Khan University in Charsadda, the US has stressed on the need for Pakistan and Afghanistan to work together to effectively overcome the Taliban challenge. “The conclusion that we’ve drawn here is…that the Taliban poses a security threat to both countries, and that the nations of Afghanistan and […]