Certain that the National Assembly would deny him a majority backing the government's social security financing plan for next year, Barnier forced through the bill without a vote, using executive powers under article 49.3 of the French constitution.
The conservative premier, who formed a minority government in September after an inconclusive general election, has lived under the constant threat of a no-confidence vote that could force him to quit.
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Consumption growth remains weak: CEO & MD
FMCG demand trends remained subdued with continued moderation in urban growth while rural sustained its gradual recovery, said Rohit Jawa, CEO and managing director of HUL.
₹40L cash, 9 mangalsutras lost and found in Metro in 2024
CASH totalling over ₹40 lakh, 89 laptops, 193 mobiles and nine 'mangalsutras' top the list of things left behind by commuters travelling in Delhi Metro in 2024.
Rahul falls sick, Cong public rally at Inderlok put off
CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi's rally at Inderlok metro station on Wednesday was deferred after he fell ill, Congress sources said. The Inderlok rally was part of the party's campaign for the upcoming assembly election in the city.
HDFC Bank net profit up 2.2% in December quarter
DESPITE a sharp deterioration in the asset quality in its agri book, HDFC Bank has reported steep numbers, earning ₹16,736 crore in net income for the December quarter, up 2.2% year-on-year.
DEVISE STATE-WISE PLAN TO TACKLE FOREST FIRES
AS the winter makes its way out, Odisha needs to be on watch for the annual forest fire season.
BPCL's Q3 profit up 20% on healthy sales growth
BHARAT Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 20% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹3,806 crore for the quarter ending December 31, 2024.
Stay on court-monitored survey of Shahi Idgah complex extended
The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended its stay till April 1 on the Allahabad High Court's order permitting a court-monitored survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.
Ranji This Round: All Star Game
Eye on penultimate round as big names return to domestic cricket amidst new guidelines
Vande Bharat's 1st female loco pilot gets R-Day invite
RITIKA Tirkey, the first female tribal assistant loco pilot of the Vande Bharat Express, was left speechless when she opened her door to a team of Post Office officials who had come to deliver an invitation for the 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
Warns of sanctions if Russian president avoids the talks table on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.
