French Connection
A statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh will soon be installed in a coastal town of France following years of efforts by a historian and descendant of a French officer who served under the Sikh king, a media report said. The statue will be installed at Saint Tropez along with the statue of General Jean-Francois Allard, who served as a military adviser to the king of Punjab from 1822 to 1839, Sikh24.com reported. Jean-Francois Allard was an officer in the Napoleon army before being exiled to India in 1822. Maharaja Ranjit Singh appointed him to train his royal brigade—Fauj-e-Khas. The installation of the statue has been made possible by Henri Prevost Allard, who is the deputy mayor for tourism of Saint Tropeza and a direct descendant of Jean-Francois.
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On November 6, the U.S. witnessed an extraordinary political turnaround as Donald J. Trump made a triumphant return, overcoming legal hurdles, a volatile political climate, and even assassination attempts. His victory in the 2024 presidential election is not only seen as a personal vindication but also as a momentous event for the global Indian diaspora, who have often viewed Trump as a reliable ally of India.
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