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Rafale jets target of disinformation again, this time from Pakistan, reports French media

Jet has come under waves of disinformation ever since IAF successfully operated it during Operation Sindoor. Disinformation campaign earlier launched against the aircraft from China. 

Wine demand dips, France plans to spend $150 million uprooting vines

The country has about 11% of the world’s vineyards.

Odoxa predicts victory for far-right leader Bardella in 2027 French presidential elections

The French pollster said that Jordan Bardella, 30, the current president of the far-right National Rally (RN) party, would garner more votes than anyone else if a presidential vote were held this week.

‘Thank You, Putin’: Why France’s envoy to India thanked the Russian president

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, Mathou said Europe’s push for defence & autonomy, though gradual, is a direct result of Moscow’s war in Ukraine & the ‘new consciousness’ it created.

Tutoring kids in Ghaziabad, to using NMR in vaccine research—Kshama Sharma is France’s ‘young talent’

Indian scientist was among 34 awardees of L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science honour. Her larger vision is to inspire young girls to break the glass ceiling in science.

Gone in 7 minutes: Thieves break into France’s Louvre using chainsaws, make away with 9 items

French govt has initiated probe into Louvre heist executed in broad daylight. Total value of the stolen items has not yet been confirmed.

Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as French PM

The immediate reaction to Lecornu’s appointment from the far right and hard left was scathing, suggesting his second stint as prime minister will be no easier than his first.

France’s Macron to appoint new prime minister in next 48 hours

This decision came after his office said Wednesday that most lawmakers opposed a snap parliamentary election amid France’s worst crisis in decades.

After UK, France recognises Palestinian state at UNGA. Furious Netanyahu vows retaliation

The Israeli leader is set to meet with Trump later this week. Netanyahu has promised to make his views on the future of Palestine clear after discussions with US President.

Lecornu takes office as France’s new PM amid nation wide protests

Thousands of people across France took to the streets as part of the 'Block Everything' protests, an expression of broad discontent with Macron, proposed budget cuts & the entire political class.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief says India, China carried out ‘readjustment’ of troops. ‘Trying to increase trust factor’

While both India and China have carried out disengagement in Eastern Ladakh, the process of de-escalation is still under discussion & has not been agreed upon.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.