Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

July 9, 2025 2:13 PM

Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

A wildfire that reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight, but firefighters were still battling the flames on Wednesday. Residents who had been told on Tuesday to stay in their homes for their own safety were once again allowed out. "With the fire in northern Marseille now clearly under control, we can announce this morning that the 16th arrondissement is no longer on lockdown," Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan said in a post on social media p...

“Historic moment in Marseille,” PM Modi says as he inaugurates Indian Consulate

February 12, 2025 7:32 PM

“Historic moment in Marseille,” PM Modi says as he inaugurates Indian Consulate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated the Indian Consulate in Marseille on Wednesday, marking what PM Modi described as a "historic moment" in India-France relations. Reflecting on Marseille's deep historical ties with India, PM Modi recalled that the city served as an important base for Indian troops during the First World War and has a significant connection to freedom fighter Veer Savarkar. “A historic moment in Marseille! President Emmanuel...

Indian diaspora in Marseille welcomes PM Modi with enthusiasm

February 12, 2025 8:56 AM

Indian diaspora in Marseille welcomes PM Modi with enthusiasm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora at a hotel in Marseille following his arrival in the French city on Tuesday (local time). During his meeting with the community, Utkarsh, a member of the diaspora, expressed his happiness at meeting the Prime Minister, stating that PM Modi's visit to Marseille would play a significant role in strengthening India-France ties. Utkarsh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said upon meeting PM Modi, "I felt very happy after...