France: News
29 Dec 2023
BusinessL'Oreal heiress becomes world's first woman to reach $100B fortune
L'Oréal heiress Françoise Bettencourt Meyers has made history as the world's first woman to reach a $100 billion fortune (nearly Rs. 8.3 lakh crore), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
27 Dec 2023
Dubai'Donkey flight' row: Airline lawyer says passengers had return ticket
The lawyer of Romania-based Legend Airlines, Liliana Bakayoko, has claimed that most passengers on the flight grounded in France had hotel reservations and return tickets from Nicaragua.
26 Dec 2023
Dubai27 passengers on France-grounded plane seek asylum: What it means
A Romanian charter plane heading for Nicaragua with 303 passengers—mostly Indians—remained grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking.
26 Dec 2023
Human TraffickingFlight with 300 Indians, grounded in France, lands in Mumbai
A charter plane carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, which was grounded in France over suspicions of human trafficking, landed in Mumbai early on Tuesday, PTI reported. Twenty-seven others stayed back.
25 Dec 2023
Human TraffickingFlight grounded with 300 Indians allowed to leave France
French prosecutors on Sunday (local time) allowed the grounded charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, to leave France after questioning the passengers for two days.
24 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentWorking with France after plane with 300 Indians grounded: India
India has said it is working with the French government for an early solution after a charter flight carrying over 300 people, mostly Indians, was detained by France on Friday.
23 Dec 2023
Human TraffickingFrance grounds plane carrying 303 Indians over 'human trafficking' suspicions
France grounded a Nicaragua-bound charter flight carrying as many as 303 Indian passengers on Friday over suspected human trafficking.
22 Dec 2023
Republic DayIndia invites Macron as 2024 Republic Day chief guest: Report
The Indian government has reportedly invited French President Emmanuel Macron to be the chief guest for the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on January 26, 2024.
19 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiIndia's diplomacy in 2023: A year of milestones
India has made some significant strides lately in the global diplomatic arena.
19 Dec 2023
ParisLuxury train to connect Paris and Italy, costs $8500/ person
In June 2024, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe, will initiate an exciting new route from Paris to Portofino.
17 Dec 2023
IsraelIsrael-Hamas war: France excoriates Israeli bombing in Gaza
France, on Sunday, excoriated Israel for the bombing of a residential building in Gaza's Rafah, which resulted in the deaths of a French staff member and 10 other civilians.
03 Dec 2023
ParisFrance: 1 dead in knife attack in Paris, suspect arrested
A German tourist was killed, and two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the French capital of Paris on Saturday after a man attacked them with a knife and a hammer.
29 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismCountries that share a maximum number of borders
In a dance of geography, our world hosts 195 countries, each nestled snugly among its neighbors, crafting an intricate puzzle of shared borders.
28 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismWhat are carbon passports? Why you should read about them
The summer of 2023 witnessed a resurgence in international travel, reaching 84% of pre-pandemic levels, bringing economic relief.
24 Nov 2023
Joaquin PhoenixWhy 'Napoleon' is receiving heavy criticism from French film critics
Ridley Scott's Napoleon—based on the life of the French military commander/emperor Napoleon Bonaparte—has become the latest film to divide critics and audiences.
19 Nov 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningGermany, France, Italy finalize agreement on AI regulations: Report
France, Germany, and Italy have reached a consensus on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, revealed a joint paper obtained by Reuters.
17 Nov 2023
Paris$26 million-worth painting from the 1280s heads to Paris museum
An ancient painting called "Christ Mocked," which was made by Florentine painter Cimabue, is finally heading over to the Louvre Museum, as declared by France's minister of culture, Rima Abdul Malak.
14 Nov 2023
Fashion TipsMaster Parisian style with these essential fashion tips
Many, especially women, gravitate towards the allure of the "romantic, carefree Parisian" look.
10 Nov 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistanis await passport as country runs out of lamination paper
Thousands of people in Pakistan looking to travel abroad are facing difficulties since the country's Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) is unable to process passports due to a lamination paper shortage.
01 Nov 2023
ItalyTop five countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are jewels of human history and natural beauty.
14 Oct 2023
ParisFrance: Louvre Museum closed after bomb threats
The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, evacuated all visitors and closed early on Saturday after receiving bomb threats.
13 Oct 2023
DelhiDelhi reportedly on high alert amid ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict
While the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas continues to worsen, a security alert has reportedly been sounded in Delhi over the possibility of protests in the national capital.
13 Oct 2023
HamasFrance: Man screaming 'Allahu Akbar' stabs teacher to death
A teacher at a school in Arras, France, was stabbed to death and two others were gravely injured in a knife attack on Friday, The Associated Press reported.
29 Sep 2023
AppleiPhone 12 radiation issue: French regulators approve Apple's update
Apple has got the green signal from French regulators for a software update that the tech giant submitted to tackle radiation concerns in iPhone 12, per Reuters.
26 Sep 2023
AppleApple submits update to fix radiation concerns on iPhone 12
Apple has submitted an update to the French government to address concerns over radio frequency (RF) emissions from the iPhone 12, fulfilling the promised fix.
19 Sep 2023
Alfonso CuaronLumiere Festival 2023: Alfonso Cuaron, Wes Anderson join star-studded lineup
The Lumiere Film Festival 2023 in Lyon, France, has unveiled its impressive director lineup, featuring Alfonso Cuarón, Terry Gilliam, Wes Anderson, Alexander Payne, and Wim Wenders.
15 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismFrance trip: Offbeat experiences to go for
France offers so much more than just cheese tasting, Eiffel Tower views, and castle visits.
15 Sep 2023
AppleApple to update iPhone 12 software to address radiation concerns
Apple has announced a software upgrade for iPhone 12 users in France, to address concerns raised by French regulators over breaches of radiation exposure limits.
13 Sep 2023
FoodWhen in France, try these dishes
When it comes to culinary excellence, few countries can rival the gastronomic prowess of France.
13 Sep 2023
AppleFrance bans iPhone 12 sales over high radiation concerns
France's radiation watchdog, ANFR, has banned the sale of Apple's iPhone 12 model after discovering above-threshold radiation levels.
08 Sep 2023
Travel And TourismWhen in France, beware of these scams
France is one of the most visited travel destinations not only in Europe, but the whole world.
28 Aug 2023
MuslimsFrance announces ban on wearing Islamic dress in schools
In a significant development, France has decided to ban students from wearing the "abaya," a loose-fitting full-length robe worn by Muslim women, in the country's state-run schools.
25 Aug 2023
SwitzerlandClaude Ruiz Picasso dies: Life, career of Picasso's son
Renowned Spanish painter Pablo Picasso's younger son, Claude Ruiz Picasso, died in Switzerland on Thursday. He was aged 76.
12 Aug 2023
Eiffel TowerParis: 3 floors of Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb threat
Three floors of the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris were on Saturday evacuated after authorities received a bomb threat, reports said, citing the French police.
03 Aug 2023
United States of AmericaNiger: US orders partial evacuation of envoys following military coups
The United States (US) has decided to partially evacuate its embassy in Niger, ordering all non-emergency officials to temporarily leave the country amid tension following the military coup in the West African country.
31 Jul 2023
Travel And TourismEscape crowded cities, explore these underrated destinations in Europe
As summer, the peak travel season arrives in Europe, there will be a high tourist rush to popular destinations in the continent.
18 Jul 2023
Dassault AviationWhy India-France didn't announce Rafale, Scorpene deals in joint statement
Negotiations between India and France regarding the technical and commercial aspects of India's plans to buy 26 Rafale-M jets and three Scorpene-class submarines for the Indian Navy are yet to be completed, reports said.
17 Jul 2023
CyclingFan's selfie caused a massive crash at Tour de France
During Stage 15 of Tour de France 2023, on Sunday, a fan attempting to take a selfie caused a catastrophic crash involving approximately 20 riders.
17 Jul 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)After France and UAE, Indonesia plans UPI deal with India
India's flagship instant payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), will likely be used in Indonesia as the two countries are looking for a deal for bilateral trade in domestic currency, real-time card recognition, and digital payments, The Times of India reported.
17 Jul 2023
BLACKPINKBLACKPINK fans want 'Le Parisien' to apologize; here's why
BLACKPINK is one of the most followed K-pop bands in the world. The girl group is on a world tour titled Born Pink and has been shattering records left and right. Recently, they performed a sold-out show at Stade De France and became the first girl group to do so.
