Addressing a crowd in Las Vegas on Sunday, Biden, who turned 81 last November, erroneously reminisced about his recent conversation with former French president Francois Mitterrand who died in January 1996.
After approval in the National Assembly, the bill now requires a vote in the French Senate, where a conservative majority has questioned the need for constitutionalisation of abortion rights. After this, the bill needs to be approved by a three-fifths majority of a joint session of the parliament.
China kept a wary watch on Macron’s visit to India as Paris is emerging as a key defence partner to New Delhi amid efforts by the US and European Union to court India as a counterweight to counter China.
Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah of the Sufi saint Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya situated in Delhi's Nizamuddin West area. The dargah is the mausoleum of the famous Sufi Nizamuddin Auliya and his disciple Amir Khusrau.
In Jaipur, PM Modi Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held wide-ranging talks to further consolidate India-France strategic cooperation, especially in areas of defence, security, trade and clean energy.
A 95-member marching contingent and a 33-member band contingent from France will take part in the Republic Day parade. Two Rafale fighters and an Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft of the French Air Force will also feature in the celebrations.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the national capital on Friday to participate as the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day parade here. The French President was received at the Delhi airport by External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.
Republic Day: This year, India is commemorating its 75th Republic Day, marking the adoption of the constitution on January 26, 1950, and the attainment of sovereignty.
Republic Day 2024: As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, President Droupadi Murmu is leading a grand parade at Kartavya Path. The day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country's transition to a Republic in 1950.
Rajasthan: PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a significant roadshow in Jaipur, making notable stops at a masala tea shop, a handicrafts store, and Hawa Mahal.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who will be the Chief Guest for the 75th Republic Day celebrations, arrived in Jaipur. Macron's visit caps the 25th-anniversary celebrations of the India-France Strategic Partnership. Macron visited the Amber Fort in Jaipur today with EAM S Jaishankar.
French President Emmanuel Macron Visit India Live Updates: Macron's visit comes as both sides are looking at finalising mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines. PM Modi was the guest of honour at the prestigious Bastille Day in July 2023.
In his nearly six-hour stay in Jaipur, Macron will also join Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a road show before the two leaders hold wide-ranging talks at luxury hotel Taj Rambagh Palace on all key aspects of bilateral India-France ties and various geopolitical upheavals.
The French president's visit is taking place as top negotiators from the two sides are looking at finalising two mega defence deals for India's procurement of 26 Rafale-M (marine version) fighter jets and three French-designed Scorpene submarines.
A 269-member contingent of the Indian Armed Forces participated in France's Bastille Day celebrations in July last year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi was invited as the guest of honour. This year, French President Emmanuel Macron has been invited to India's Republic Day celebrations.
The French diplomatic advisor visited India to prepare for President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming visit to New Delhi as chief guest on Republic Day. Both nations look forward for meaningful dialogues on various aspects of strategic cooperation.
Before the hearing on his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 elections, Trump said that he might prosecute Biden is he defeats him in the 2024 polls. Trump is the leading contender in the Republican camp as he is several points ahead of his rivals.
Attal, a close Macron ally who became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic, will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, RTL radio and BFM TV said.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, the president's office said.
Security forces were observed at Kartavya Path, participating in rehearsals for the 75th Republic Day despite the chilly morning temperatures.
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