French court convicts eight people for their role in teacher's beheading in Paris suburb

French court convicts eight people for their role in teacher's beheading in Paris suburb

Paris: A French court has convicted eight people for their action that led to the beheading of a school teacher in October 2020, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES December 21, 2024

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

Vladimir Putin, Antony Blinken, Emmanuel Macron wish India on Independence Day

New Delhi: Prominent world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday greeted India as the country celebrated 77th Independence Day on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features August 15, 2023

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

France: 11 people missing after fire breaks out at holiday cottage in Wintzenheim

At least 11 people went missing after a fire broke out at a holiday cottage in which they were staying in France, media reports said on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features August 09, 2023

PM Modi arrives in Paris, receives ceremonial welcome

PM Modi arrives in Paris, receives ceremonial welcome

Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Paris as part of his official two-day visit to France and to attend the Bastille Day celebrations. He will later visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

by Trans World Features July 13, 2023

France Violence: Mother of teen killed by police says she blames only one person for his son's death

France Violence: Mother of teen killed by police says she blames only one person for his son's death

Paris: The mother of the boy, who was killed by the French cop recently in the Nanterre area of the country, blames only the policeman who shot her son for his death.

by Trans World Features June 30, 2023

More than 850 people detained in France during protests against pension reform: Interior Ministry

More than 850 people detained in France during protests against pension reform: Interior Ministry

Paris: Over 850 protesters have been detained in France during demonstrations against the recently passed pension reform, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

by Trans World Features March 22, 2023

France: 70 people detained in Paris during protests against pension reform, say reports

France: 70 people detained in Paris during protests against pension reform, say reports

Paris : Seventy people were detained in Paris on Monday evening during protests following the adoption of a pension reform by France's National Assembly (lower house of parliament), BFMTV reported, citing a police source.

by Trans World Features March 21, 2023

Jean-Noel Barrot praises India's UPI payment method

Jean-Noel Barrot praises India's UPI payment method

New Delhi: French Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications, Jean-Noel Barrot, has praised India’s UPI payment method and said that both India and France have collaborated for ages in the technology domain adding that both the countries can learn more from one another.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2022

The French Institute in India to host training for teachers from India and Sri Lanka in Jaipur

The French Institute in India to host training for teachers from India and Sri Lanka in Jaipur

Jaipur: The French Institute in India (Embassy of France) will be organising a week-long training programme for French language teachers from India and Sri Lanka in Jaipur city of Rajasthan from Monday.

by Trans World Features November 06, 2022

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

'Modi was right,' says Macron backing Indian PM's anti-war stand before Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was right when he told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that this was not the time for war, French President Emannuel Macron has said while addressing the general debate at the 77th session of the UN General Assembly.

by Trans World Features September 21, 2022

Avignon: Shooting outside mosque leaves eight injured

Avignon: Shooting outside mosque leaves eight injured

Avignon, Jul 3 (IBNS): At least eight people were injured after two gunmen opened fired outside a mosque in Avignon, France, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service July 03, 2017

Paris: Man arrested for trying to plough through pedestrians outside mosque

Paris: Man arrested for trying to plough through pedestrians outside mosque

Paris, Jun 30 (IBNS): Police arrested a man after his failed attempt to drive a car through pedestrians outside a Paris mosque, reports said.

by IBNS June 30, 2017

France to clear Calais jungle camp

France to clear Calais jungle camp

Calais, France, Oct 24 (IBNS): The French Government on Monday is set to clear the Calais refugee camp, reports said.

by IBNS October 24, 2016

France: Hostage-takers at church killed

France: Hostage-takers at church killed

Paris, July 26 (IBNS): Two gunmen, who had taken hostages at a church close to Rouen in northern France on Tuesday, have been killed, media reports said.

by IBNS July 26, 2016

US President condemns France terror attack

US President condemns France terror attack

Washington, July 15 (IBNS): US President Barack Obama on Friday condemned the terror attack in France which killed at least 80 people.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

Narendra Modi condemns France attack

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS): As France witnessed another terror attack, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned such 'mindless acts of violence' and said he was 'appalled' by the horrific attack.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

France attack: No Indians hurt, says official

New Delhi, July 15 (IBNS) No Indians have have been affected by the attack in France which has killed at least 80 people so far.

by IBNS July 15, 2016

Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood

Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood

Paris, Jun 14 (IBNS): A French police Commander and his wife were stabbed to death on Monday night allegedly by a person claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), which prompted President Franois Hollande to convene crisis talks, media reported.

by IBNS June 14, 2016