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France grounds Nicaragua-bound aircraft with some 300 Indians on board: Here's why
World | Dec 22, 2023, 11:54 PM ISTThe Paris Public Prosecution Office stated that two persons have been arrested and are being questioned by an organised crime team that is investigating suspicions of human trafficking.
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French lawmakers give final approval to tougher immigration bill | World News | Emmanuel Macron
News | Dec 20, 2023, 06:32 PM ISTFrench lawmakers have given their final approval to stricter provisions that reduce welfare payments for foreigners in particular. The Bill illustrates the rightward shift in politics in much of Europe, which has caused unease among some of President Emmanuel Macron's more left-leaning lawmakers, wi
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France beheading case 2020: Six teens convicted over roles in Islamic extremist's killing of teacher
World | Dec 09, 2023, 07:31 AM ISTTeacher Samuel Paty was killed outside his school in 2020 after showing the cartoons of the prophet of Islam in his class during a debate on free expression.
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France: German tourist killed, 2 injured in 'terror' attack in central Paris, attacker arrested
World | Dec 03, 2023, 06:40 AM ISTThe attacker was a 25-year-old French citizen who had spent four years in prison for a violent offence. He reportedly expressed anguish about Muslims dying in Palestinian territories and claimed that France was an accomplice, raising fears amid a terror alert.
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France issues international arrest warrants against Syrian President for alleged war crimes
World | Nov 16, 2023, 07:24 PM ISTAssad’s government was widely deemed by the international community to be responsible for the chemical attack on August 21, 2013 that killed over 1,000 people. The US threatened military retaliation for the attack but settled for a deal with Russia.
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'No justification for bombing babies, ladies and old people in Gaza in war against Hamas': Macron
World | Nov 11, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTMacron underscored that there was “no justification” for bombing “these babies, these ladies, these old people” in the war against Hamas. Speaking to BBC on Friday, Macron condemned the terror attack on Israel, and reiterated his call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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France: Woman threatens to blow herself up and makes death threats in Paris, police open fire
World | Nov 01, 2023, 06:31 PM ISTAccording to prosecutors and police, the woman was wearing an abaya, typically worn by Muslim women, and shouted "Allahu Akbar" on a suburban train in Paris. Police fired eight rounds at the woman and she is now hospitalised for emergency treatment.
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France: At least six airports evacuated following 'serious bomb threat' from ISIS, claims Report
World | Oct 18, 2023, 08:48 PM ISTAt least six airports across France were evacuated following emailed "threats of attack" on Wednesday. These airports include- Lille, Lyon, Toulouse and Beauvais. But later, the services have resumed.
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France: Attacker in deadly school stabbing pledged allegiance to Islamic State, says prosecutor
World | Oct 17, 2023, 08:38 PM ISTA French language teacher was killed in the stabbing incident that shook France and caused authorities to remain on high alert. Two of the attacker's family members face terrorism-related charges, including a 16-year-old brother who provided some support to the assault.
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Sports Wrap 16 October: England suffer a shock loss at the hands of Afghanistan
Sports | Oct 16, 2023, 06:43 PM ISTIndia TV Sports Wrap covers various national and international sports.Today,Afghanistan's win means Australia is now at the bottom of the points tableAustralia looks for first win against depleted Sri Lanka Watch the video for more updates
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France to deploy 7,000 troops after teacher killed in school stabbing by suspected radical Islamist
World | Oct 14, 2023, 03:25 PM ISTThe suspected attacker was a former student of the school and was reportedly under surveillance by French intelligence agencies for radicalisation. He is alleged to have shouted 'Allahu Akbar' during the attack, which killed a French language teacher and wounded three others.
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France: Teacher killed in school stabbing, terror attack suspected
World | Oct 13, 2023, 05:54 PM ISTThe student reportedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' proceeding with the stabbing attack, according to a police officer. The attack comes amid heightened tensions between France's Jewish and Muslim populations over the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas that has claimed hundreds of lives.
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France bans pro-Palestinian protests amid rise in anti-semitic acts as Israel-Hamas war rages on
World | Oct 13, 2023, 12:32 PM ISTAt least 24 people have been arrested in 100 anti-semitic acts in France since the Hamas attack on Israel on Saturday. The decision to ban pro-Palestinian protests was also made in consideration of over 2,000 anti-semitic speeches.
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Rajnath Singh's four-day visit to Italy, France with focus on industrial cooperation | DETAILS
India | Oct 08, 2023, 05:52 PM ISTRajnath Singh will visit Italy and France on four-day tour with focus on industrial cooperation. The Defence Minister's visit will start on Monday.
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Bedbug crisis in France! public places attacked by creepy creatures, PM calls emergency meeting
World | Oct 05, 2023, 02:57 PM ISTThe intensity could be understood by the fact that Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne called a meeting of ministers for Friday to tackle the bedbug crisis. The country's transport minister, Clement Beaune, met this week with transportation companies to draw up a plan.
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Gandhi Jayanti: Countries including US, UK and France pay tributes on Bapu's 154th birth anniversary
World | Oct 02, 2023, 09:14 PM ISTMahatma Gandhi has become a global peace icon after his influential contribution in India's independence movement. Leaders of many countries have lauded his virtues of non-violence and peace.
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France announces withdrawal of troops, ambassador from junta-controlled Niger after weeks of turmoil
World | Sep 25, 2023, 08:13 AM ISTFrance had refused an order from the Niger's junta regime for its ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country, saying that it does not recognise the authority of the coup leaders.
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French envoy, diplomats 'being held hostage' in junta-ruled Niger, claims President Emmanuel Macron
World | Sep 16, 2023, 12:57 PM ISTThe military junta in Niger had earlier ordered the French envoy to leave the country and gave him a 48-hour deadline, which he defied by choosing to remain in the country.
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iPhone 12 update planned by Apple in France due to radiation worries: Details
Technology | Sep 15, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTThe French government has welcomed this initiative, with ANFR, the country's radiation watchdog preparing to promptly evaluate the effectiveness of the update.
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G20 Summit: PM Modi, Macron vow to strengthen India-France ties | Highlights of joint statement
India | Sep 10, 2023, 07:05 PM ISTPM Modi and Macron Emmanuel discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris.