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.
On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Education Minister Gabriel Attal as the next Prime Minister, hours after incumbent Elisabeth Borne resigned.
Attal, a close Macron ally who became a household name as government spokesman during the COVID pandemic, will replace outgoing Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.
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.
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.
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.
Earlier plan of Quad leaders attending Republic Day parade failed due to schedule problems. Modi was chief guest at France's Bastille Day celebrations and parade this year.
India had put in a request for 26 Rafale Marine fight jets for aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. Last year, Navy had shortlisted the Rafale-M over American fighter F/A-18 Super Hornet.
From 1 Dec this year to 30 Nov, 2024, citizens from those nations visiting for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting for 15 days will not need visa.
Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.
On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.
This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.
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