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64 'high risk' files 'disappear' from French embassy

Files related to Schengen Visa of 64 people having a high risk of migration have "disappeared" from the French embassy in Delhi in a massive fraud allegedly committed by its two former employees......

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

The embassy of India in Bamako said it was "aware of the unfortunate incident" involving the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6 and is working closely with local authorities......

On India's request, Interpol issues 1st silver notice

The Interpol has issued the first Silver notice on India's request to track the global assets of former French embassy officer Shubham Shokeen, who is wanted in connection with a visa fraud,......

Hindi Diwas: Modi, Shah hail Hindi as 'unifying force'

Hindi Diwas was observed across India on Sunday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders underlining Hindi's role as a unifying factor in this linguistically diverse country while......

China ran smear campaign against Rafale after Operation Sindoor: Report

French officials believe the campaign against Rafale was part of a coordinated disinformation drive by China and Pakistan, although their State involvement has not been established. Photograph:......

Travellers give France a miss, bookings dip 40%

Yatra sees 15-20% cancellations in confirmed bookings to France. Travellers are giving France a miss after the Paris attack leading to a decline of up to 40 per cent in fresh bookings. A series......

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.Arindam Majumder reports. The escalation of military tension......

Cairn case: Will India manage to save its foreign assets?

For properties owned by the Indian state that are used for commercial purposes, the “state immunity” defence will not be available. For India to invoke “sovereign” or......

Antrix dispute: Devas seizes $87,457 cash in US

Devas Multimedia has seized $87,457.47 cash that ISRO's commercial arm Antrix Corporation held in the US as it looked to enforce a $1.2 billion compensation it had won over a cancelled satellite......

French honour for SRK

The French government will confer 'Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters' title on Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan for his contribution to Indian film industry, a senior French government official......

Adoor wins French award

Noted filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan has been chosen for the French award Commandeur des Art et Lettres in recognition of his contribution to world cinema and the development of Indo-French......

Big B awarded France's highest distinction

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday joined the legion of legends like Satyajit Ray, Pandit RaviShankar and Steven Spielberg after being awarded with France's highest civilian......

'I speak better Hindi than Mumbaikers'

'I would get a rejection everyday. I used to give five-six auditions sometimes and would get disheartened. After so many rejections, I have finally managed to do what I like.' Meet Ek Aastha......

PIX: Paris organisers receive Olympic flame in Athens

IMAGE: Greek actress Mary Mina, playing the role of High Priestess gives the torch to President of the Hellenic Olympic Committee and member of the International Olympic Committee Spyros Capralos......

Shooting WC in France: Visas approved for pending Indian para shooters

IMAGE: Tokyo Paralympic Games gold medallist shooter Avani Lekhara took to Twitter, seeking help following denial of visa to her escort and mother Shewata Jewaria and coach Rakesh Manpat.......

Olympics: France to provide Israeli squad 24-hour protection

In a sign of the complex security issues surrounding the Israeli delegation, a memorial ceremony for the Israeli athletes killed in the 1972 Munich attack has been moved from outside Paris' City......

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

IMAGE: The arrested man, a Russian national, has been placed in pre-trial detention and could face up to 30 years in prison, the Paris prosecutor's office said. Photograph: Abdul Saboor/Reuters......

IOA increases support staff ratio for Paris Olympics

Trying to give the best support to Indian contingent but still being criticised: IOA chief PT Usha IMAGE: Union Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Petroleum and......