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Paris Olympics: Rain may spoil ambitious riverside opening ceremony | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

The highly anticipated opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, set to take place on the Seine River, may face some challenges due to the possibility of rain on Friday, according to weather forecast.Meteo-France, the French weather service, has forecasted overcast skies starting from mid-day, with light rain expected in the morning hours. Although the weather is predicted to improve as the afternoon progresses, the weather service issued a warning on Thursday about the potential for showers to affect the Paris region during the evening, coinciding with the timing of the ceremony.There will be no change in the flow of events even if it rains on Friday. The scheduled start time of the ceremony is 1:30 p.m. EDT (11 p.m. IST) and it is expected to go beyond three hours. “For the moment, the...
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Who Is Sharmila Faruqui? Pakistan Politician Spotted With Ambanis In Paris

Pakistani politician Sharmila Faruqui seems to be in Europe these days, and is in the news for an interesting meeting she had with an eminent Indian personality. A photograph of her family with businessman Mukesh Ambani, and another of her with Isha Ambani are going viral on social media. Faruqui shared a selfie with Isha on her Instagram Story, while another image with Mukesh Ambani was shared as an Instagram post by her husband Hashaam Riaz Sheikh. While both families appear to be in the France capital, the two photos seem to have been shot at different places. Mukesh Ambani can be seen holding his granddaughter in the photo shot at the Disneyland in Paris. According to reports, the Ambanis will be in Paris for the Olympics beginning on July 26, the op...
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Paris Olympics 2024: List Of Biggest Threats To India’s Medal Prospects

Paris Olympics 2024: India registered their best ever Olympics in Tokyo 2020 by bagging seven medals, which included that historic gold medal by Neeraj Chopra in Men's Javelin Throw event. This time around, India is aiming to touch the double figures, as there are several promising athletes that can bring glory to the nation, but up against them are some major threats, who can spoil the party for Indian contingents and faithful back home.   Complete List Of Individuals/Teams That Can Hamper India's Medal Aspirations 1. Neeraj Chopra Vs Ashad Nadeem: Neeraj Chopra is definitely the biggest gold medal hope of India and the javelin thrower has already etched himself in the history books as one of the greatest athletes produced by India. Neeraj Chopra has wo...
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Paris Olympics: The world is meeting in the city of love | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

Parisians are slowly waking up to the fact that the Olympics are home...PARIS: "This way, sir." The tall, burly man flashed a huge smile outside the Main Press Centre at the Palais des Congrès in Porte Maillot. "Which country? Oh India. Viva India." He kept smiling, shook hands and then suddenly turned serious. "We need to check your bags, please. Phone, wallet, coins out in the tray." That familiar security drill done, the first steps towards Paris 2024 had been taken.The hall on the second floor was buzzing - journalists busy on their laptops, writing stories, downloading pictures from their cameras or simply chatting over a coffee, catching up with old friends. With two days still to go for the opening ceremony on the Seine, it was house full here on Wednesday evening. Yes, the world...
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Australian Tourist Gang-Raped In Paris Days Before Olympics, CCTV Shows Her Seeking Help At Eat

Just days before the opening of the 2024 Olympics in the French capital, an Australian woman was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Paris. Following the alleged incident, the French police are investigating the matter. No arrests have been made yet but the officers are treating the probe as "gang rape." According to the Paris Prosecutor's Office, the gang-rape was allegedly committed on the night of July 19 to 20, the New York Post reported. What The CCTV Footage Shows In a harrowing CCTV footage shared by the New York Post, the Australian woman can be seen seeking refuge inside a kebab shop after she was allegedly gang-raped. The 25-year-old tourist can be found disoriented and unable to communicate in French as she seeks help outside the kebab shop, l...
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Paris Olympics: How Neeraj Chopra’s pep talk charged up Sarvesh Kushare | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The mantra that Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra taught high jumper Sarvesh Kushare, who is headed to the Paris Games, is to "just focus on training and don't get scared by the fame of the opponents."At one point this year, Kushare wasn't even sure he would make the Paris Games roster, but he stated that Chopra's counsel has given him more confidence.His world ranking quota allowed him to qualify for the Olympics. The automatic qualifying mark for the Paris Games was 2.33 meters.Kushare has gone a long way from practicing on a makeshift platform made of grain to being the first Indian high jumper to earn an Olympic spot."I have not met Neeraj bhai for a long time, but when we met last time, he told me to focus on training and not be afraid of the fame ...
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First COVID case at Paris 2024: Australian water polo player isolated | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

An unnamed member of the Australian water polo team has been quarantined at the ongoing Paris Olympics following a positive COVID test result, as confirmed by Anna Meares, the head of the nation's Olympic contingent, on Tuesday.Meares refrained from disclosing the identity of the athlete but mentioned that individuals who had been in close contact with the affected player were under observation and undergoing tests.Despite this incident, she affirmed that the entire team would continue their training sessions as scheduled.ALSO SEE: Medals Tally ProjectionsThe previous Olympic Games, originally slated for 2020 in Tokyo, were delayed by a year due to the global pandemic and were ultimately conducted with minimal spectator presence."We were due to have two players from water polo with us; ...
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Paris Mayor Swims In River Seine Days Before Olympic Games Kickoff. Here’s Why

Weeks ahead of the the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Mayor of Paris swam in the River Seine on Wednesday to demonstrate the river is now clear for outdoor swimming events. Anne Hidalgo, wearing goggles and a wet suit, swam the breaststroke before immersing her face and starting a front crawl, covering around 100 metres up and downstream, according to a report in AFP. The Paris Mayor was accompanied by local officials and Tony Estanguet, a triple Olympic gold medallist in canoeing who heads the organising committee for the Paris Games. La Maire de Paris s’est baignée dans la Seine à quelques jours des #JeuxOlympiques. Jacques Chirac en avait rêvé, Anne Hidalgo l’a fait ! Chose promise, chose due. Ce sera un formidable héritage pou...
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‘Remember their faces’: Virat Kohli says good luck to Indian athletes for Paris Olympics – Watch | Paris Olympics 2024 News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, the current Indian cricket superstar, has appealed to the country's supporters to back the country's Olympic team. He wants them to accompany the athletes as "they inch closer to the podium with dogged determination" in the quadrennial extravaganza that starts in Paris from July 26.Kohli stated that it is time for India to be acknowledged as a major force in international sports in a little over a minute-long social media video that included some sportsmen headed to Paris, including javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxing prospect Nishant Dev."There was a time when the world could only think of India as a land of snake charmers and elephants. Over time, that has changed. Today we are known to the world as the largest democracy, a global tech hub," he said."We ar...
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France’s Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year – Times of India

PARIS: Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France's national holiday Sunday - the Olympic flame lighting up the city's grandiose military parade for Bastille Day. Just 12 days before the French capital hosts exceptionally ambitious and high-security Summer Games, the torch relay joined up with thousands of soldiers, sailors, rescuers, and medics marching in Paris beneath roaring fighter jets. While people around France mark the day with concerts, parties, and fireworks, here's a look at what the holiday's about, and what's different this year: What does Bastille Day celebrate? On July 14, 1789, revolutionaries stormed the Bastille fortress and prison in Paris, heralding the start of the French Revolution and the end of the monarchy. The holiday is central to the French calendar, wit...
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India At Paris Olympics 2024: IOA Confirms PV Sindhu As India’s Flag Bearer At Global Event

India At Paris Olympics 2024: Indian shuttler PV Sindhu is all set to be India's Flag Bearer at Paris Olympics 2024. The official confirmation and announcement of the decision came on Monday, July 8, via Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha. Last time around, it was the Indian boxing legend Mary Kom and men's hockey player Manpreet Singh that got the honour of being India's flag bearer at Tokyo Olympics 2020 and this time, it's the Indian badminton legend who will be getting the honour.  Star shuttler PV Sindhu to be India's flag bearer, along with table tennis ace A Sharath Kamal, during Paris Olympics opening ceremony — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 8, 2024 The decision seems immensely perfect, as PV Sindhu is the only...
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Polls open in France’s high-stakes snap parliamentary elections – Times of India

PARIS: Voting got underway in mainland France on Sunday in the first round of snap parliamentary elections, with Marine Le Pen's anti-immigrant and eurosceptic far-right party eyeing power in a historic first.Polling stations opened at 8:00 am (0600 GMT), after voters in France's overseas territories cast ballots earlier in the weekend. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; ...
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Woman jogger in intensive care after wolf attack in French animal park – Times of India

A 36-year-old woman is currently in intensive care after being attacked by wolves while jogging in Thoiry, an animal park located approximately 40km (25 miles) west of Paris, BBC reported. The incident occurred early on Sunday when the victim, who was staying at a lodge within the park, inadvertently entered the main safari zone, which is exclusively reserved for vehicles.The woman was attacked by three arctic wolves and sustained severe bites to her neck, back, and one of her legs. Thoiry is a popular wildlife park in France, housing around 800 animals that are allowed to roam freely while visitors observe them from the safety of their vehicles. The park provides accommodation near the wolf and bear enclosures, with the lodge area secured by electric fences and ditches, as reported by ...
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Night watchman found dead in Paris hotel after robbery bid – Times of India

PARIS: The body of a night watchman was found bound and battered in a Paris hotel after an attempt to steal a safe filled with cash, a police source said Saturday.Officers were called at around 11:30 pm (2130 GMT) on Friday to a street in the city's 11th district, where the police source said a safe was found abandoned.Inside a nearby hotel, they found the body of the night watchman "lying on his bed, tied up and with multiple bruises," the source added.A witness reported seeing four men wearing balaclavas trying to load the safe into a van at around 9:30 pm, before giving up and fleeing in the vehicle.The safe "contained the hotel's whole month of revenue," the police source said.The watchman had reported being assaulted around 10 days before by several people "claiming to be delivery ...
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Macron demands schools address antisemitism after Jewish girl raped – Times of India

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday asked schools to hold a "discussion hour" on racism and antisemitism this week, after the rape of a Jewish girl in a Paris suburb added to France's charged social climate ahead of elections. Three teenagers were arrested this week following a complaint from a 12-year-old girl from Courbevoie, west of Paris, who told police she had been gang-raped while being insulted with antisemitic slurs, the Nanterre public prosecution office said. The investigation centres on charges of rape, death threats and assault among other crimes, with an alleged religious motivation cited as aggravating factors. Incidents of antisemitism have surged in France since the attack by Hamas gunmen on southern Israel on Oct. 7 and the subsequent war on the Islamist group launc...
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ABP News Executive Editor Indrajeet Rai Gets ‘Bharat Gaurav Award’ In France

ABP News journalist Indrajeet Rai was honoured with the 11th International Bharat Gaurav Award for his remarkable contribution to forensic journalism. The award ceremony was held in the Senate (Parliament) of France.  Indrajeet Rai, an Executive Editor at ABP News channel, is also a forensic scientist who serves as a forensic trainer at various police academies in several states across India. He is the first forensic journalist from India and the longest-serving forensic journalist in the world.  Indrajeet Rai received the honour from Dr Dominique Théophile, French MP Frédéric Buval, and Suresh Mishra. The award is given annually by the Bhartiya Sanskriti Sansthan. I am deeply honored to receive the Bharat Gaurav Award in Paris. My heartfelt thanks...
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Starry-eyed romance: Exploring the zodiac sign’s romantic getaways – Times of India

In the grand tapestry of romance, each zodiac sign possesses unique preferences when it comes to love that blossom. The world is adorned with romantic settings of enchanting destinations, that cater to the unique taste of each of the star sign. Let’s take a look at the zodiac signs and their idyllic romantic destinations in the world.Aries: Paris, France – The City of Love For the bold and vibrant Aries, the streets of Paris exude an irresistible allure.From strolling hand in hand along the Seine River to admiring the city's iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris offers endless opportunities for romance and excitement. Aries will revel in the city's lively atmosphere and relish the chance to explore its charming cafes.Taurus: Santorini, Greece – The Is...
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Biden to visit American cemetery in France that Trump skipped – Times of India

PARIS: US President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, will conclude their trip to France on Sunday with a stop at an American cemetery that former president Donald Trump declined to visit in 2018, drawing widespread criticism. The Bidens will visit Aisne-Marne American Cemetery in Belleau, about 85 km (50 miles) east of Paris, to pay respects to US soldiers and marines killed during World War One. Biden, a Democrat, is running against Trump, a Republican, for re-election in November. The visit will give him another chance to provide a contrast with his rival. Trump's White House said in 2018 that the then-president, who was also on a trip to France, could not visit the cemetery because of bad weather. His chief of staff at the time, John Kelly, a retired general, attended instead, in ...
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Biden announces $225 million in new aid for Ukraine at Paris talks with Zelenskyy – Times of India

PARIS: US president Joe Biden on Friday pledged his support for Ukraine and announced another $225 million in aid to Kyiv as he met Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks in Paris."The United States will stand with you," Biden told Zelenskyy after both attended hugely symbolic D-Day commemorations in northern France on Thursday. Biden also expressed regret for the delay in getting new aid through Congress.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n;...
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Novak Djokovic shrugs off injury, pips Cerundolo in another French Open epic | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Defending champion Novak Djokovic faced a tough challenge to subdue Argentine Francisco Cerundolo in Paris on Monday, ultimately triumphing with a 6-1, 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarter-finals of the French Open. Djokovic encountered a knee issue during the match but managed to recover and secure the milestone victory.The Serb, who is in pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, notched his 370th match victory at the majors, surpassing Swiss great Roger Federer.However, Djokovic's inconsistent performance in this match may give hope to his title rivals.Despite a strong start, Djokovic faced challenges throughout the match, particularly struggling with a knee issue that required on-court treatment. Cerundolo capitalized on Djokovic's vulnerabiliti...
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