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Paris: France has scrapped the requirement for airport transit visas for Indian nationals, effective April 10, the French Embassy in India said on Thursday. Indian passport holders will no longer need a transit visa while passing through the international zones of French airports during layovers en route to a third country. "As of 10 April 2026, holders of ordinary Indian passports no longer require an Airport Transit Visa (ATV) when transiting through the international zone of any airport in France, as announced by President Macron during his recent India visit. #ChooseFrance," the embassy said. The decision comes after a decree revising…

Tehran: Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Tehran on Thursday issued a fresh advisory asking Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran. The advisory also calls on those already present in the country to leave at the earliest using designated land border routes. The advisory comes in response to reports suggesting the possible resumption of some flight services between India and Iran. However, the government has made it clear that the situation remains uncertain. "In view of reports of commencement of some flights between India and Iran, and in continuation of earlier advisories, Indian…

Washington: US President Donald Trump  on Thursday (April 23) issued a clarification over remarks that appeared to describe India as a "hellhole," with the US Embassy in New Delhi stating putting out a message that the American leader believes India is a "great" country led by a "good friend of mine". The spokesperson's statement came in response to queries from the Indian media about the controversy created by Trump reposting on social media comments by radio show host Michael Savage that referred to India, China and some other countries as "hellholes". India is a great country: US The President has said…

Islamabad: At least nine workers were killed after terrorists carried out a targeted assault at a copper and gold mining site in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province, police officials confirmed on Thursday. The incident has once again highlighted the fragile security situation in the region. As per details, the attack took place on Wednesday evening at the Darigwan site in the Chagai district where mining operations are run by National Resources Limited. According to a senior police official, the assault was carefully timed when workers were finishing their shift. "It was a targeted attack and carried out at a time when workers…