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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Topic: French ambassador

‘Thank You, Putin’: Why France’s envoy to India thanked the Russian president

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, Mathou said Europe’s push for defence & autonomy, though gradual, is a direct result of Moscow’s war in Ukraine & the ‘new consciousness’ it created.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

German & French envoys write to GN Saibaba’s family, recall meeting him, his commitment to ‘civic rights’

The 2 ambassadors had met the former prof, who passed away last week, in April. Saibaba was jailed for a decade over alleged links to Maoists & acquitted earlier this year.

‘Invisible poetry’—French envoy’s photos capture what sets India apart from others

French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain used a Leica 35mm camera to shoot a collection of eclectic pictures travelling to cities like Patna, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai. The snaps are on display at Indian Habitat Centre in Delhi.

How France is ready to help India diversify from Russia — build fighters to submarines

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain said France was willing to partner on critical projects. It comes at a time when New Delhi is trying to reduce its military dependence on Moscow.

On Camera

Trump’s fanboys in BJP are now proved wrong. Lesson here is to never personalise diplomacy

The only thing our deeply divided world can agree on is that Trump is a menace. Indians who once sang his praises have now turned viciously against him.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.