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'If a country is unhappy...': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's first comments after detention in France
World | Sep 06, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTDurov was arrested in France last month over allegations of criminal activity on his platform including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. In his first public remarks since the arrest, Durov said French authorities should have reached him for assistance instead of detaining him.
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Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate
World | Sep 05, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTPresident Emmanuel Macron named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
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French man, who invited strangers to rape wife, also took naked pictures of his daughter: Report
World | Sep 04, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTDominique Pelicot, 71, is standing trial for allegedly drugging his wife and inviting over 70 strangers to rape her. It has now come out in court that he drugged his daughter and clicked naked pictures of her, which caused Caroline Darian to leave the courtroom in tears.
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France: 13 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on
World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:10 PM ISTA boat sank off France's northern coast and plunged more than 50 migrants into the waters of the English Channel as they tried to cross it on Tuesday, French maritime authorities said.
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France SHOCKER: Man allegedly drugged wife, recruited strangers to rape her 92 times in 10 years
World | Sep 03, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTDominique Pelicot, 71, allegedly drugged his wife Gisele to nearly a state of coma and recruited dozens of strangers to rape her. He is currently standing trial along with 50 accused who can face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft marks first-ever deployment in Europe, touches down in France
World | Sep 02, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTIn its first-ever European deployment, the Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft touched down in France to take part in the Varuna bilateral exercise with the French Navy.
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'Telegram promotes child sexual abuse, drug trafficking': France imposes serious charges against CEO
World | Aug 29, 2024, 07:12 AM ISTAllegations against Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking and that Telegram refused to share information or documents with investigators when required by law.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from police custody in France, awaits court appearance
World | Aug 28, 2024, 07:47 PM ISTDurov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions. He will make his court appearance in front of an investigative judge, who will decide his fate.
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Child porn or fraudulent transactions, what leads to arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France?
World | Aug 28, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTDurov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said.
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Who is Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram, arrested in France?
World | Aug 25, 2024, 09:47 AM ISTPavel Durov was travelling in his private jet when the French authorities arrested him, based on an outstanding arrest warrant as part of a preliminary police investigation.
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Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov arrested at airport in France: Reports
World | Aug 25, 2024, 08:16 AM ISTPavel Durov was travelling aboard his private jet when he was arrested due to an outstanding arrest warrant in France as part of a preliminary police investigation.
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France's 21-year-old athlete won more gold medals than 184 countries at Paris Olympics; Who is he?
Other Sports | Aug 12, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTThe 33rd edition of the Olympic Games concluded on Sunday (August 11) with a glittering closing ceremony. USA topped the medal tally with 40 gold medals and a total of 126 medals with China ending in second place. However, one athlete from France won most gold medals at the Games.
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Major security lapse: Climber scales Eiffel Tower before Paris Olympics closing ceremony | VIDEO
World | Aug 11, 2024, 08:22 PM ISTA climber scaled the north face of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Sunday, the last day of the Olympics, before he was met by police mid-way up, French media said. A Paris police spokesperson said they did not have enough details to comment.
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Bangladesh Crisis: Bangladeshi Hindus protest attacks on minorities, demand safety
News | Aug 10, 2024, 08:09 PM ISTHundreds of Hindu demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Dhaka on Friday (August 9) protesting against attacks on their properties in different corners of Bangladesh after the fall of Sheikh Hasina's regime last week. Watch to know more!
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France: Vandals attack telecoms lines days after rail sabotage, interrupts phone, internet services
World | Jul 29, 2024, 04:40 PM ISTA police source said it was too early to tell if there was any link to sabotage on the high-speed rail network, which caused travel chaos hours before the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday.
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PM Modi extends wishes to Indian contingent for Paris 2024 Olympics, says 'may they all shine'
India | Jul 26, 2024, 11:38 PM ISTFlagbearers PV Sindhu and Sharath Kamal will lead the Indian contingent of 78 members in the opening ceremony.
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France's high-speed railways vandalised ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony, 8 lakh affected
World | Jul 26, 2024, 03:16 PM ISTRailway traffic would remain disrupted until the end of the weekend as repairs were underway and travellers were urged to postpone their journeys. Government officials denounced the 'malicious incidents' that took hours before the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics.
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Travelling to Paris to watch Olympic Games 2024? 5 must-visit places to explore in 'City of Light'
Travel | Jul 25, 2024, 09:36 PM ISTExplore the top 5 must-visit places in Paris while attending the Olympic Games 2024. Travel to the iconic landmarks and hidden gems in the 'City of Light' to make your trip unforgettable.
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Australian woman gangraped by five men in France, CCTV footage shows her hiding in kebab shop
World | Jul 24, 2024, 11:00 AM ISTThe 25-year-old Australian woman was seen taking refuge inside a kebab shop with her dress partially torn off. Customers and staff crowded around her to provide comfort and she was later taken to a hospital after the alleged sexual assault.
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Paris mayor takes a dip in Seine river to dispel water quality concerns ahead of Olympics | WATCH
World | Jul 18, 2024, 12:22 PM ISTParis Mayor Anne Hidalgo said she would swim in the River Seine to demonstrate that the water quality was up to standards for sports events in the upcoming Paris Olympics. She was joined by Paris 2024 President Tony Estanguet and Paris region prefect Marc Guillaume.