From 1983: Fania Fénelon, 74; Memoirs Described Auschwitz Singing
In “Playing for Time,” she recounted how singing in an all-female orchestra while in a concentration camp saved her from death.
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France and India deepen strategic ties on first day of Macron’s official visit
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened three days of talks in Mumbai on Tuesday by reaffirming their countries’ “very special” relationship, as a new Franco-Indian helicopter assembly line was inaugurated and n…
Rape victim Pelicot recounts tale of survival, resilience in ‘hopeful’ memoirs
French woman Gisèle Pelicot, a survivor of mass rapes organised by her husband, reveals her trauma and resilience in her memoirs released on Tuesday in France and translated into more than 22 languages.
France detains four suspects over far-right activist’s killing
French authorities on Tuesday arrested four people over the fatal beating of a 23-year-old far-right activist on the sidelines of a protest in Lyon last week, an attack that has heightened political tensions ahead of key elections.
French court sentences former Senate adviser for upskirt photos
A French court on Tuesday handed a one-year suspended sentence to a former Senate adviser for collecting over 1,800 mostly sexual images taken in public places or in the Senate building. The man went on trial in 2023 after his colleagues discovered a …
‘Beautiful Relationship’ Say MEA As Macron’s Mumbai Visit Maps Bold Roadmap For India-France Strategic Alliance
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Mumbai for a significant visit that underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France. The trip, blending diplomacy with cultural celebrations, commenced late on Monday evening and highlights cooperation across multiple sectors.Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the relationship as a "beautiful
Rafales Gets Killer HAMMER Precision Bombs: Modular Guidance Upgrades Set To Supercharge IAF’s Rafale Fleet
India and France are poised to strengthen their defence partnership through the co-production of HAMMER precision-guided munitions, known as AASM.This development emerges as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosts French Minister Catherine Vautrin in Bangalore for the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue. The collaboration promises to enhance the Indian Air Force’s strike capabilities,
Modi-Macron Mumbai Summit: Rafale Mega-Deal And AI Horizon In Focus
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai late on Monday for his fourth official visit to India since assuming office in 2017, kicking off a three-day itinerary packed with high-stakes diplomacy.Accompanied by his wife Brigitte, Macron landed in India’s bustling financial capital around midnight, setting the stage for pivotal talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The visit underscores
India-France Summit Targets 50% ‘Make in India’ Milestone For Historic 114 Rafale Procurement
India and France are advancing a landmark defence pact centred on the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with India pushing aggressively for at least 50 per cent localisation in manufacturing. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh emphasised that negotiations aim to exceed an initial French offer of around 40 per cent, marking the first instance of Rafale production outside France under
‘Make In India’ Thrust: Rafales, P-8Is, And Mines Power India’s Mega Defence Overhaul
India’s military modernisation drive has reached a pivotal juncture with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) greenlighting a colossal ₹3,6 Lakh Crores procurement package.This landmark decision, spearheaded by the Modi government, encompasses 114 French-origin Rafale fighter jets—most to be produced domestically under the ‘Make in India’ banner—alongside six Boeing P-8I maritime