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The European Commission on Friday rejected a demand from France that it "reconsider" its appointment of an American to the key position of chief economist in the EU executive dealing with the regulation of US tech giants.

France hosted PM Modi in a special banquet at the Louvre Museum, the first time since 1953. The menu featured the Indian tricolour and vegetarian dishes, a deviation from French protocol. A unique gesture to honor India's leader.

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PM Modi concludes successful visit to France, embarks for Abu Dhabi. India-France relationship enters new chapter with focus on energy, food security, and defence. PM to hold talks with UAE President, review progress of landmark trade agreement. India and France explore possibilities for co-production of military platforms for friendly countries.

'I want to arrive in France and soak up whatever energy the race, team and fans will give me' says Canyon-SRAM's GC leader

India is close to buying new French warplanes and submarines and played a starring role in France’s Bastille Day celebrations Friday

India and France have announced that they will extend their defence cooperation in advanced aeronautical technologies by supporting the joint development of a combat aircraft engine and also an engine for the Indian multi-role helicopter (IMRH) being designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

A team of social workers tasked with preventing public disorder in the Paris suburb of Malakoff did the rounds ahead of Bastille Day after weeks of rioting. On a sunny weekend evening, the modus operandi of engaging with the community appeared to have worked.

A full list of champions dating back to the first version in 1955 and the original women's Tour de France stage race held from 1984-1989