Nearly two dozen women have accused Patrick Bruel of sexual violence dating back to the 1990s. A judge has now formally charged him with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
France and several European nations have taken diplomatic action against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after videos showed him mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists.
It is about three and a half decades since Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) has left us. The appeal of the large body of his films remains undimmed in his native Bengal and in countries as different as US, France, and Iran.
One of India’s most influential leaders, YB Chavan, had variously held important positions like that of the Defence Minister, Home Minister, Finance Minister, External Affairs Minister, and also the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Back-to-back attacks on UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon leave multiple peacekeepers dead and injured, prompting India’s response and fresh diplomatic pressure at the United Nations.
In this context, PM Modi welcomed the initiative of President Macron to organise the forthcoming AI Action Summit in France.
Describing France-India defence relationship as an exceptional one, the Ambassador of France to India, Thierry Mathou said that when it comes to defence, both the countries share a real, strategic intimacy.
The Indian side was led by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval while the French side was headed by President's Diplomatic Adviser Emmanuel Bonne.
This aligns with a broader trend across Europe, where populist and far-right parties have gained traction by capitalising on fears surrounding immigration, national identity, and security.
As Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov remains in France under the close observation of local authorities, a media analysis has found that his social media platform is "inundated" with illegal and extremist activity.
