Will the Eiffel Tower row strain India-France ties? | Above the Fold | 8 Sept 2026

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A protest by female staff at the Eiffel Tower has sparked a controversy after workers were reportedly asked to make themselves “invisible” during a visit by a BAPS delegation. The organisation has apologised, while Paris officials have criticised the request. What does the episode mean for the perception of India and India-France ties? Also in focus: the Supreme Court’s intervention after the Delhi PG collapse killed at least seven people, PM Modi’s inauguration of ₹35,000-crore projects in Vadodara, the killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, and Houthi strikes in Saudi Arabia. Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. #eiffeltower #baps #indiafrance 00:00 Introduction 00:13 Eiffel Tower reopens after female staffers protest BAPS request to make them “invisible” 06:16 Supreme Court steps in after Delhi PG collapse leaves at least seven dead 07:59 Modi inaugurates ₹35,000-crore projects in

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