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Two new suspects handed preliminary charges in Louvre jewels heist case, Paris prosecutor says 

November 02, 2025 12:08 am

The lawyer for the woman, Adrien Sorrentino, told reporters his client is “devastated" because she disputes the accusations.

At least 3 suspects in Louvre heist case arrested by French police: reports

October 26, 2025 4:46 pm

The missing pieces include sapphire, emerald and diamond suites once owned by France’s 19th-century monarchs, including Marie-Amélie, Hortense, Marie-Louise and Empress Eugénie.

Stolen jewellery from Louvre museum worth over $100 million, Paris prosecutor says as search continues

October 22, 2025 6:41 am

Prosecutor Laure Beccuau, whose office is leading the investigation, told RTL radio that the amount was "extraordinary" but it was a greater loss to France’s historical heritage.

Louvre Museum in Paris shut after thieves armed with chainsaws loot Napoleon-era jewels

October 19, 2025 6:24 pm

According to Le Parisien, the criminals entered the Louvre through the façade facing the Seine River -- an area currently under construction -- and used a freight elevator to reach the Apollo Gallery, home to some of the museum’s most valuable artifacts.

A homeless stranger, a missing schoolgirl, and a suitcase: how a child’s death ignited France’s immigration wars

October 17, 2025 8:46 pm

Under French law, any sexual act involving violence, coercion, or threat constitutes rape, and Benkired faces a possible life sentence if convicted.

'I've been very fortunate...': Deepika Padukone shares her love for Paris and what she does in the city

October 09, 2025 6:05 pm

When the actor was recently in the city for Louis Vuitton's show, for which she is a brand ambassador, Deepika Padukone talked about her love for The City of Love. 

Indian vlogger shocked by first glimpse of Paris, calls it a ‘fish market’: ‘Didn’t have this image in my mind’

September 16, 2025 2:31 pm

Shared on Instagram, the video about Paris has already crossed 2.2 million views.

‘Paris is scam’: Indian traveller slams ‘impossible-to-chew bread’ and ‘disaster dessert’ at her ‘most expensive’ Eiffel Tower lunch

August 14, 2025 3:27 pm

An elderly woman from New Zealand, seated beside Ishwarya at the Eiffel Tower’s second-floor restaurant, voiced the same complaints.

BTS’ V admits he ‘passed out after drinks,’ gets real about life after military enlistment in chat with fans

July 06, 2025 8:29 am

BTS’ V, in Paris for CELINE’s show, partied with friends but later opened up in a late-night live about struggling to sleep post-military.

How Paris fixed Seine’s ‘poop problem’, made river fit for swimmers

July 06, 2025 3:20 pm

For the first time since 1923, Paris opened River Seine for swimmers on Saturday, after an extensive cleanup operation spurred by the Olympics held in the city last year

In pics: Precious Napoleon-era jewels worth $102 million stolen from The Louvre in 4-minute heist

October 22, 2025 1:30 pm

"Even the Mona Lisa couldn’t keep an eye on this one," commented an X user.

PM Modi visits France; meets Macron, honoured with highest award

July 14, 2023 1:41 pm

"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

Clashes erupt in Paris after gunman kills three in attack near Kurdish cultural centre

December 24, 2022 1:44 pm

A gunman killed three people at a Kurdish cultural centre and nearby Kurdish cafe in central Paris on Friday, prompting violent protests in nearby streets as night fell.

Parisian catwalk wants to show beauty has no age

November 10, 2022 11:28 am

Charity Les Petits Freres des Pauvres (little brothers of the Poor) organised the intergenerational show to challenge ageist views in collaboration with fashion school LISAA Mode Paris

In pictures: Paris' Arc de Triomphe wrapped in shimmering fabric

September 21, 2021 2:03 pm

Imagined by late Bulgarian-born artist Christo and his wife Jeanne-Claude, “L’Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped” was finally brought to life by Christo’s nephew, Vladimir Yavatchev

Eiffel Tower reopens after longest closure since World War II

June 25, 2020 5:47 pm

Marking another milestone in France's recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors Thursday after its longest-ever closure in peace time: 104 days.

Aladdin Paris premiere: Mena Massoud, Will Smith and Naomi Scott attend

May 12, 2019 7:58 am

Aladdin is a live-action remake of the 1992 animated Disney classic of the same name. Directed by Guy Ritchie, Aladdin stars Mena Massoud, Will Smith and Naomi Scott in lead roles.

Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral ablaze, part of spire collapses

April 16, 2019 11:15 am

Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the gothic cathedral, as flames lept out besides its two bell towers. The cathedral dates back to the 12th century and is famous for featuring in Victor Hugo's classic novel the Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

Paris assesses injuries, damage after worst riots since 1968

December 05, 2018 8:32 am

Earlier Sunday, Macron visited the Arc de Triomphe, which had damaged statues as well as graffiti. One slogan on the famed war memorial read: "Yellow jackets will triumph"

Police in Paris conduct anti-terror raids to flush out extremists behind 13/11 attacks

November 18, 2015 3:29 pm

Police in Paris said the operation is targeting the suspected mastermind of last week's (13/11) attacks, believed to be holed up in an apartment in Saint-Denis with several other heavily armed suspects.

The people ‘are hungry’: Scenes from the ‘Yellow Vest’ protests in Paris

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

Ambulance workers and students joined anti-government demonstrations after hundreds were arrested or wounded in confrontations in Paris over the weekend. It’s the third week of the “Yellow Vest” protests that have been spurred on by a tax on gas.

Decided to invite President Hollande the day Paris was attacked: PM Modi

January 24, 2016 5:24 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): Lauding France for its ability to combat terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday revealed that he had decided to invite President Francois Hollande as the chief guest for India's Republic Day parade, the day Paris was attacked on 13/11.He further said that within days of the Paris attack, France hosted so many world leaders at the COP 21. People, the media of France must be appreciated.

PM Modi played a decisive role at COP 21: Francois Hollande

January 24, 2016 5:14 pm

Chandigarh, Jan 24 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande who is in India to attend the Republic Day celebrations, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation at the recent COP 21 in Paris and said that he had played a decisive role at the climate summit. Addressing the India France Business Summit here, the President said that his visit has two main goals- consolidate strategic partnership with India and implement decisions taken during Prime Minister Modi's visit to France.

Man in 'suicide vest' shot dead in Paris

January 07, 2016 2:21 pm

Paris, Jan 07 (ANI): A man in northern Paris has been shot dead outside a police station and was reportedly wearing a suicide vest. According to Sky News, there are mixed reports about the man. Police union sources said that the man attempted to enter the building with a knife before he was shot by officers and cried 'Allahu Akbar' while Le Parisien reported that he was wearing an explosives vest.

A Moment In Paris: Narendra Modi Meets Nawaz Sharif At UN Climate Summit

December 01, 2015 11:32 am

International Solar Alliance will collaborate on research and innovation: PM Modi

December 22, 2015 12:26 pm

Paris, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with French President Francoise Hollande launched the International Solar Alliance consisting of around 120 solar-rich countries with India in Paris on Monday. The Prime Minister pledged USD 30 million to host the initiative which aims to attract investments in the solar sector, encourage joint ventures and develop innovative financing mechanisms at affordable cost. He added that International Solar Alliance will collaborate on research and innovation. Prime Minister Modi further said that India will host the International Solar Alliance (ISA) initiative in the premises of the National Institute of Solar Energy.