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Tunisian imam, resident of France for 38 yrs, deported after referring to French flag as ‘satanic’

Muslim cleric Imam Mahjoub Mahjoubi was deported within 12 hrs of his arrest. French Interior Ministry has accused him of promoting 'backward, intolerant & violent conception of Islam'.

Eiffel Tower shuts as staff goes on strike, a big blow before Paris Olympics

The strike against the financial management of Eiffel Tower, comes as Paris prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and will feature metal from the tower in the winners' medals.

France proposes Hezbollah withdrawal, to initiate truce talks in Israel-Lebanon border conflict

The three-step plan envisages a 10-day process of de-escalation ending with the border negotiations.

Wave of farmer protests to rise of Far Right — challenges Macron faces back home as he visits India

A high-voltage December saw split in French President’s party during vote on an immigration law. He had to replace his PM and has indicated right-ward tilt to regain political momentum.

Media savvy & openly gay: Who is Gabriel Attal, 34, France’s new PM who climbed the ranks

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal as the next Prime Minister, hours after incumbent Elisabeth Borne resigned.

Gabriel Attal becomes France’s youngest ever PM as Macron resets cabinet

Attal, a close Macron ally who became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic, will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.

French PM Elisabeth Borne resigns as Macron aims for second term ahead of EU elections

In her resignation letter, Borne said she and Macron agreed in their last meeting that 'it was more necessary than ever to push on with reforms'.

Plane carrying several Indians, detained in France over suspecting trafficking, lands in Mumbai

According to French authorities, plane had 276 passengers on board when it took off for Mumbai. 25 persons, including 2 minors, wished to apply for asylum & were still on French soil.

2 Indians aboard detained ‘donkey flight’ arrested by French authorities, rest deported to India

The aircraft was grounded over suspicion of human trafficking. A few Indians have also sought asylum in France, it is learnt, rest to reach India early Tuesday.

Plane carrying several Indians detained in France over suspecting trafficking set to land in Mumbai

Nicaragua-bound flight that had taken off from Dubai was grounded at Vatry airport, 150 km east of Paris, Thursday. On Sunday, four French judges questioned the detained passengers.

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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 lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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.