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21 Jan 2020
Meng WanzhouChina sentences ex-Interpol chief to 13.5 years of jail
Meng Hongwei, the first Chinese person to head Interpol, was on Tuesday sentenced to thirteen and a half years of jail in a corruption case.
15 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaHe used my father's ill health, Parrikar's son slams Gandhi
With the Supreme Court dismissing pleas seeking review on its earlier order that said it was satisfied with how the deal for 36 Rafale jets was signed with France, the Bharatiya Janata Party got new ammunition to target Congress.
14 Nov 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaNo merit: SC dismisses plea seeking review on Rafale verdict
In what qualifies as a win for BJP-led Centre, the Supreme Court refused to change its December 2018 order, in which it had dismissed pleas seeking an investigation into how the deal for 36 Rafale jets was signed with France's Dassault Aviation.
12 Nov 2019
ParisFive best places for Christmas and Boxing day shopping
It's never too early to plan your Christmas outing.
11 Oct 2019
Pakistan ArmyIt's faith: Rajnath defends performing Shastra Pooja on Rafale jet
When Defense Minister Rajnath Singh went to France this week to officially receive the first Rafale jet, he perhaps didn't expect that he would be criticized by many back home for performing pooja on the high-tech jet.
08 Oct 2019
Rajnath SinghRajnath Singh receives first Rafale jet in France
On Tuesday, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh received the first of the 36 Rafale jets in France on behalf of the Indian Air Force.
08 Oct 2019
IndiaRajnath Singh reaches France, will receive first Rafale jet
On Tuesday, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh landed in France, where he will receive the first Rafale jet on the behalf of Indian Air Force (IAF). India and France have inked a deal for 36 Rafale jets.
25 Sep 2019
ParisPlanning a girls-only getaway? Here are top five destinations
In all the hustle-and-bustle of life, you somehow forgot those fun night-outs, pyjama parties, and cooking sessions that were once the dearest to you, didn't you?
13 Sep 2019
ParisFrenchman dies during sex on work trip, company held "responsible"
A French company is being held accountable for the death of an employee, who suffered a heart attack while having sex on a business trip.
28 Aug 2019
Emmanuel MacronAmazon Fires turn personal: Brazil demands apology before accepting aid
The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to accept international aid to deal with the devastating fires that have ravaged the Amazon rainforest for weeks.
24 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiPM Modi conferred with 'Order of Zayed', UAE's highest civilian-honor
PM Narendra Modi, who is in the UAE as part of a three-nation tour, was honored with the Gulf nation's highest civilian award on Saturday.
23 Aug 2019
Narendra ModiIn France, PM Modi talks about friendship between both nations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to France for the G7 Summit, addressed the Indian diaspora at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on Friday.
18 Aug 2019
IndiaPlanning a family-vacation? Here are five best destinations to explore
If family vacation is on your mind, thumbs up for the idea!
14 Aug 2019
ParisYou should visit these five hidden gems of Paris
The romantic capital city of France or the 'City of Light' as they call it, Paris is a dream destination for every travel soul out there.
08 Aug 2019
AustraliaLove trekking? Here are five best trekking routes in world
One of the favorite activities for adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport.
30 Jul 2019
LondonFive best museums around the world
Featuring artifacts of great scientific, historic and cultural significance, museums are a great way to get to know a country, its people, culture and more.
30 Jul 2019
Emmanuel MacronSoon, France will weaponize its satellites with guns and lasers
Humanity's future in space revolves around manned missions to Mars and beyond.
18 Jul 2019
Bill GatesBill Gates not second richest anymore. Here's who replaced him
For the first time in the seven-year history of Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates swooped down to world's third-richest spot from his previous rank 2.
13 Jul 2019
IndiaFive of the world's best mountain towns for summer
The summer is almost over, and you still can't figure out your next big vacation? We feel you!
30 May 2019
ParisMother-daughter sue France government over air pollution, seek €160k damages
People may not debate environmental issues as much as they should, but it is a pressing concern that is leading to health crises, species extinction, climate change, on a massive, global scale.
16 Apr 2019
ParisParis stunned as 850-year-old Notre-Dame cathedral goes up in smoke
A colossal fire swept through the 850-year-old UNESCO world heritage landmark, Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris yesterday, causing the Gothic spire to collapse and threatening to destroy the entire masterpiece and its precious artworks.
20 Feb 2019
PulwamaFrance to move UN to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar
In the aftermath of the horrific Pulwama attack, France, in a major move, has decided to move the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist".
21 Jan 2019
TechnologyRomantic love with machines is real: Here's all about it
The connection between man and machine has existed for years.
11 Jan 2019
ParisParis' first and only nude restaurant shuts down, naturists upset
If you ever dreamed of dining in a restaurant naked without getting arrested for indecency, then it shall forever remain a dream as the first ever nude restaurant in Paris is going to shut down next month.
01 Jan 2019
Kumbh MelaMeet this French Baba who's a star attraction in Prayagraj
Kumbh Mela, one of the biggest gatherings in the world, sees pilgrims from across the world come and cleanse all their sins in UP's Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad).
15 Dec 2018
IndiaIndia and France hold talks on deepening bilateral cooperation
India and France today held discussions on deepening bilateral strategic partnership through cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, defense, space, and civil nuclear energy sectors.
14 Dec 2018
IndiaWhat happened after what in Rafale deal case: Brief chronology
The Supreme Court today dismissed all the petitions seeking a probe in the decision-making process of controversial Rafale deal and gave the Modi government a clean chit on the procurement of 36 Rafale Fighter Jets.
14 Dec 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaCan't see how Rafale remains election issue after SC-verdict: Omar
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said he did not see the Rafale deal remaining an election issue, in view of the verdict given by the Supreme court.
02 Dec 2018
ParisAll about France's worst civil riots in a decade
After demonstrations in Paris turned violent on Saturday, the French government is considering declaring a state of emergency in a bid to prevent a repeat of the worst civil unrest in the country in a decade.
29 Nov 2018
Netflix'Criminal': Netflix's series to show what happens during police interrogation
Netflix is establishing itself as a premium content provider by continuously bringing something new to the table.
24 Nov 2018
WorldFrench-court finds ad, showing woman tied to track, 'completely fine'
Advertisements have been shaping our attitudes since the early 1900s and controversial ads play a big role in that.
19 Nov 2018
West BengalFrance's consul general in Kolkata visits Chandannagar, former French colony
The Consul General of France in Kolkata, Virginie Corteval, paid a day-long visit to Chandannagar, a former French colony, as part of an effort to shape the people-to-people contact between France and Bengal.
14 Nov 2018
Porsche CayenneFraudster flees UK asking flying-instructor to drop him to France
Con men on screens have been impressing us with their style since time immemorial.
11 Nov 2018
Indian ArmyFrance: New statue commemorates role of Indian soldiers in WWI
A new statue commemorating the role of Indian soldiers in World War I was unveiled in the town of Laventie in France today to mark Armistice Day when the war ended in 1918.
19 Oct 2018
Ukraine#RichAfterlife: 'Dead' man found living in castle with Rolls Royce
What happens after you die? What's there in the afterlife? These heavenly questions have time and again disturbed our minds.
18 Oct 2018
Saudi ArabiaFrench Minister pulls out of Saudi conference over Khashoggi's disappearance
Two weeks after Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared, France's Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said he was pulling out of a major investment conference in Saudi Arabia.
08 Oct 2018
IndiaSC to hear plea challenging Rafale deal on October 10
The Supreme Court will hear a fresh PIL against the Rafale deal on October 10.
06 Oct 2018
ChinaMissing Interpol Chief detained in China for questioning: Report
Meng Hongwei, the 64-year-old Interpol Chief who had gone missing has been detained in China for questioning, The South China Morning Post reported on Saturday.
05 Oct 2018
Meng WanzhouFrench Police launch investigation after Interpol Chief goes missing
An investigation has been launched by the French Police after Interpol President Meng Hongwei went missing, suggest reports.
05 Oct 2018
BBCThis robotic finger for smartphones is just plain creepy
In yet another bizarre by-product of technological advancement, a researcher in France has developed a touch-sensitive robotic finger that can attach itself to smartphones.
