France to trial equipping transport police with electric stun guns
France will equip several hundred security officers across its rail and metro networks with electric stun guns in a bid to better manage violent incidents.
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Macron Hails India’s Digital Revolution As Modi Forge AI Ties In Delhi Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in New Delhi on 19 February 2026, on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.This encounter underscores the deepening strategic ties between India and France amid rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital governance.The meeting followed Macron’s address at the summit, where he
Macron Backs India’s Rafale Co-Production Push As ‘History’s Direction’; Says ‘Don’t Know Why People Are Criticising It’ On The Deal
French President Emmanuel Macron has endorsed India’s ambition to co-produce Rafale fighter jets and assume greater responsibility for their maintenance, describing it as a legitimate step aligned with global defence trends.Speaking to French media on the sidelines of the AI-India Impact Summit in New Delhi, Macron highlighted India’s transition from a mere customer to a strategic industrial
French prosecutor seeks murder charges over killing of far-right activist
Political tensions rise after fatal attack at protest in Lyon as Emmanuel Macron hits out over remarks by Italian PMA French prosecutor is seeking murder charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of a far-right activist that has fuelled polit…
French prosecutor seeks homicide charges in killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque
A French prosecutor said Thursday they were seeking homicide charges against seven suspects in the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, 23, after violent clashes in the French city of Lyon. Most of those detained are from far-left mov…
France-Based CMA CGM Has Signed Landmark Contract With Cochin Shipyard To Construct Six 1,700 TEU Container Ships
France-based shipping giant CMA CGM has inked a landmark contract with India’s Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) for the construction of six advanced 1,700 TEU container ships. Valued at approximately $300-360 million, this deal represents a pivotal moment for India’s shipbuilding sector.The vessels will feature dual-fuel LNG technology, enabling them to operate on liquefied natural gas or traditional
Safran-HAL IMRH Collaboration Hailed As Beacon of Indo-French Defence Synergy
The ongoing partnership between Safran Helicopter Engines and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) has drawn widespread appreciation from stakeholders in India’s defence sector.This collaboration underscores a deepening commitment to indigenous manufacturing while leveraging global expertise, aligning perfectly with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
TATA-Airbus H125 Facility Targets 10 Units Yearly by 2029, Eyes South Asian Exports
Aerospace giant Airbus, in partnership with TATA Advanced Systems, is set to ramp up production of its H125 helicopters to 10 units per year by 2029. The new final assembly line (FAL) in Karnataka marks India’s first private-sector helicopter manufacturing facility.The plant, located in Vemagal, was virtually inaugurated on 17 February by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel
Indo-French Pact Bolsters Ocean-Space Synergies For Sustainable Seas
India’s INCOIS and France’s CNES are set to bolster their collaboration, aiming to enhance ocean observation capabilities significantly. This partnership underscores a strategic push to deepen ties between the two nations’ premier oceanographic institutions.The focus lies on fostering synergies within the Ocean-Space nexus, a critical domain where maritime and satellite technologies intersect.
French Government Says 1.2 Million Bank Accounts Exposed in Breach
The Ministry of Economy reported discovering unauthorized access to the national bank account registry FICOBA.
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