France
- India
India-France discuss defense, space and nuclear energy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders…
- World
France’s top court upholds abaya ban in public schools
The top administrative court of France has upheld a government ban on the wearing of abaya, a long robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women in educational institutions. The court dismissed several…
- World
French schools send back girls for refusing to remove abaya
French schools have sent 67 girls home for refusing to remove their abayas on the first day of the school year. The abaya — loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women…
- World
France imposes ban on abaya in schools
The French authorities have imposed a ban on schoolgirls from wearing the abaya— the loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women. More than 500 schools were monitored on the first day of school…
- World
France to ban wearing abaya in schools: Minister
Paris: Ahead of the start of the new school year, France’s education minister has said that wearing abaya, a loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by certain Muslim women, will be banned in state-run…
- World
Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb alert
Paris: France’s most recognizable landmark, Eiffel Tower was evacuated for a while after a bomb alert, a police source told Le Parisien on Saturday. Le Parisien is a French daily newspaper covering…
- Featured News
‘World War II clouds gather in Europe’
Dasu Kesava Rao, a veteran journalist who retired from active journalism after completing his tenure with The Hindu, has shared this story with Siasat.com. Says he: The author of this research paper…
- India
PM’s 7-nation visit in last two months entailed expenses worth Rs 1.79 cr
New Delhi: The Centre spent Rs 1.79 crore in the last two months over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits to seven nations between May and July, which included the high profile…
- Photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with French President Emmanuel Macron upon his arrival for the Ceremonial Reception at Elysee Palace, in Paris, France, Friday, July 14, 2023. (PTI Photo) Paris: Prime Minister…
- World
French woman hit by meteorite while having coffee on terrace
New Delhi: In an extremely rare astronomical event, a French woman was hit by a meteorite while having coffee on terrace with her friend, the media reported. According to French newspaper Les…
- World
PM Modi emplanes for UAE after concluding two-day France visit
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday emplaned for UAE after concluding his two-day visit to France. PM Modi called his visit to France “memorable” and termed it more special as he…
- Photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bastille Day Parade in Paris
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the salute during Bastille Day Parade, in Paris, France, Friday, July 14, 2023. French President Emmanuel Macron, First Lady Brigitte Macron and French Prime Minister Elisabeth…
- Photos
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the President of the France Emmanuel Macron, as President’s wife Brigitte Macron looks on, at Elysee Palace, in Paris, Thursday, July 13, 2023. (PTI…
- India
Indian students pursuing Masters in France to get 5-year work visa: PM Modi
New Delhi: Indian students pursuing a Master’s degree in France will now be given a five-year long-term post-study visa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced. Modi, who is on an official visit to…
- World
PM Modi conferred with France’s highest award, ‘Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour’
Paris: In a historic moment, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time). It is the highest French…
