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[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

Deepfakes, harassment, and non-consensual filming: digital violence against women is on the rise.

Jyoti Vadehra, the 2026 grantee of the Lab for Women’s Online Rights, explains why she created SafeNet AI+. 👇

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

From all of us at the Embassy of France, we wish you a very Happy #Dussehra!

फ्रांसीसी दूतावास की ओर से आप सभी को दशहरा (विजयादशमी) की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं!

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

How can innovation and evidence drive better development outcomes? 🇫🇷🇮🇳

Deputy Chief of Mission Lisa Amon opened a convening organised by @FundInnovDev, @AFD_en and @JPAL_SA, with Nobel laureate Esther Duflo, on testing and scaling solutions in India.

[Consulate general of France in Kolkata @FranceinKolkata]

The Consulate General of France in Kolkata extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic stampede during Durga Puja celebrations.

Our thoughts are with the victims, and we wish a swift recovery to those injured.

[Thierry Mathou @thierry_mathou]

Signed “French for All, French for a Better Future” MoU with Puducherry Govt at historic Pensionnat de Jeunes Filles!

With @ifiofficiel & Lycée français, we’re forging an ecosystem of teacher training, further education & career prospects for students in French-taught schools.

[Thierry Mathou @thierry_mathou]

Delighted to join the bicentennial celebrations of the Lycée Français International de Pondichéry!

Founded as Collège Royal de Pondichéry in 1826, it has championed excellence, innovation & a student-centric approach, strengthening 🇫🇷🇮🇳 ties through two centuries of exchanges.

[France Consul@ire @FR_Consulaire]

📣 L’Assemblée des Français de l’étranger, c'est quoi ?
🎬 Découvrez les coulisses en vidéo.
😉 En savoir plus sur : https://t.co/z1it8Vjadz
@francediplo

[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

"Tonight, I restated to President Zelenskyy our determination to stand with Ukraine and its people.

As Russia chooses escalation because it is bogged down on the front, it is essential that we collectively give Ukraine everything it needs to defend itself and protect its civilians and infrastructure.

I also reiterated our determination to continue supporting Ukraine as it seeks a robust and lasting peace. France will continue to shoulder its responsibilities." - @EmmanuelMacron

[Thierry Mathou @thierry_mathou]

Delighted to mark the India launch of Kering Generation Award alongside R|Elan Circular Design Challenge fashion show during #DelhiFashionWeek
In 🇮🇳🇫🇷YearOfInnovation2026, such initiatives show France’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent & advancing more sustainable fashion.

[Thierry Mathou @thierry_mathou]

Glad to confer Chevalier des Palmes académiques on Manjushri Sawhney, Lycée français international de Delhi, for her remarkable role in building bridges between France and India, bringing our countries closer through language learning, education, and dance.

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

At a time of unprecedented momentum in EU-India ties, French Minister Delegate for Europe @benjaminhaddad visited India to strengthen EU-India cooperation, boosted by the France-India Special Global Strategic Partnership. 🇮🇳🇪🇺🇫🇷

A look back ⤵︎

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

Année franco-indienne de l’innovation, visites de haut niveau : 2026 a été intense pour le réseau français en Inde. Réunie pour ses journées annuelles, l’équipe est revenue sur ces jalons et a défini les priorités pour l’année à venir.

[Forces françaises aux Émirats arabes unis @FFEAU_ALINDIEN]

📍Inde 🇮🇳 | Renforcer nos partenariats opérationnels du Moyen-Orient jusqu'en océan Indien

À l'occasion de l'exercice multinational #TarangShakti26, organisé par l'@IAF_MCC, le contre-amiral Yannick Bossu, commandant des Forces françaises aux Émirats arabes unis et commandant de la zone maritime de l'océan Indien, s'est rendu en Inde à la rencontre des aviateurs des 9 pays invités. Il s'agit de son premier déplacement dans un pays de l'océan Indien depuis sa prise de fonction.

Depuis la base aérienne de Jodhpur, le CA Bossu a pu échanger avec les différents participants. Il a notamment abordé les enjeux de coopération avec le directeur des opérations aériennes indiennes, puis s'est entretenu avec le directeur de l'exercice en marge d'un briefing mené par les pilotes. Il a également rencontré le détachement émirien, avec lequel les #FFEAU coopèrent régulièrement, en particulier dans le domaine aérien.

✈️ La visite s'est conclue par la présentation du détachement français de la #BA104, composé de 55 aviateurs et de 3 Rafale, une contribution importante qui témoigne de notre implication dans des entraînements exigeants.

🤝 La visite d'ALINDIEN, contrôleur opérationnel de la zone « Moyen-Orient, océan Indien », illustre la volonté des armées françaises de poursuivre la dynamique engagée avec l'Inde et les Émirats arabes unis, partenaires opérationnels de premier rang dans la région.

🌏 La France poursuit ainsi son engagement pour bâtir une coopération opérationnelle concrète et contribuer collectivement à la stabilité et à la sécurité de l'espace indopacifique.

#CoopérationMilitaire #Indopacifique #Rafale #ALINDIEN

@EtatMajorFR @Armee_de_lair @FranceinIndia

On the occasion of the multinational exercise #TarangShakti26, organised by the @IAF_MCC, Rear Admiral Yannick Bossu, Commander of the French Forces stationed in the United Arab Emirates and Commander of the Indian Ocean Maritime Zone, travelled to India to meet with airmen from the nine invited nations. This marked his first visit to a country in the Indian Ocean region since taking up his duties.

At Jodhpur Air Base, Rear Admiral Bossu had the opportunity to engage with the various participants. He notably discussed cooperation matters with the Indian Director of Air Operations before meeting with the Exercise Director on the sidelines of a briefing conducted by the pilots. He also met with the UAE detachment, with which the French Forces stationed in the UAE regularly cooperate, particularly in the air domain.

✈️ The visit concluded with a presentation of the French detachment from Air Base 104, comprising 55 airmen and three Rafale fighter jets. This significant contribution demonstrates our commitment to participating in demanding multinational training exercises.

🤝 The visit by ALINDIEN, who exercises operational control over the Middle East and Indian Ocean area, highlights the French Armed Forces' determination to build on the momentum of cooperation with India and the United Arab Emirates, two key operational partners in the region.

🌏 France remains committed to fostering concrete operational cooperation and collectively contributing to stability and security across the Indo-Pacific region.

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

❝ Immense pride for France!

Congratulations to Henri Kagan, Chemistry Nobel winner with Japan’s Kenso Soai, for their groundbreaking work on asymmetric molecules.

A fitting recognition of a lifetime of research. From Paris-Saclay to the Nobel, 🇫🇷science is making its mark.❞

[Emmanuel Macron @EmmanuelMacron]

Une immense fierté pour le pays ! Félicitations à Henri Kagan, prix Nobel de chimie aux côtés du Japonais Kenso Soai, pour leurs découvertes majeures sur les molécules asymétriques. Une reconnaissance à la mesure d’une vie de recherche. De Paris-Saclay au Nobel, la science française rayonne.

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

From Europe (West) to Protocol, through the XP Division and D&ISA, we wish our Indian counterparts a very happy #IndianForeignServiceDay and thank them for the excellent cooperation.

A special shoutout to @IndiaembFrance! 🇫🇷🇮🇳

[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

🚀 After 237 days in space, Sophie Adenot has returned to Earth!

She made history with:
🏆 a European record for the longest continuous spaceflight,
🚀 3 spacewalks,
and 🔬 nearly 200 scientific experiments conducted on board the International Space Station.

Space exploration is a collective endeavor.

🌍 Welcome back, @Soph_astro!

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

Multinational #TarangShakti exercise is in full swing in India, involving aerial manoeuvres with 60 to 80 aircraft of all types. #Rafale 🇫🇷 aircraft from Mission #Pégase26 were in Jodhpur for the first week of flights. Squadron 1/7 “Provence” will remain deployed till October 12.

[Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace @Armee_de_lair]

L’exercice multinational #TarangShakti bat son plein en Inde avec des séquences aériennes mêlant entre 60 à 80 appareils de tous types. Les #Rafale 🇫🇷 de #Pégase26 étaient présents à Jodphur pour la 1ère semaine de vols. L’EC 1/7 « Provence » reste mobilisé jusqu’au 12/10.

[French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @FranceinIndia]

Congratulations @IAF_MCC on 94th #AirForceDay 2026!

From Garuda to Tarang Shakti, plus PÉGASE 26 in India, 🇫🇷&🇮🇳 air forces continue to deepen interoperability & operational cooperation, building on decades of trust and a shared commitment to a free, open & secure #IndoPacific.

[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

Congratulations to France’s Henri Kagan and Japan’s Kenso Soai on winning the Nobel Prize in Chemistry! 🇫🇷🇯🇵

Their groundbreaking research on molecular mirror images has played a decisive role in the development of pharmaceuticals.

It also highlights the lasting excellence of French universities and research in the sciences. 🧪

[France Diplomacy 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @francediplo_EN]

"7 October

It has been three years since the barbaric terrorist attacks by Hamas killed more than 1,200 people, including 51 of our citizens.

For three years, we have shared the pain of the State of Israel and the grieving families.

Three years on, we have forgotten neither the names, nor the faces, of the victims: those of Maya, Ohad, Valentin and so many more.

France is committxed to fighting anti-Semitism and terrorism, everywhere at all times, and working for everyone’s security and peace." - @EmmanuelMacron