Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:46pm on 23 Oct 2026,Friday India Global
India on Friday advised its nationals in France, Italy and Belgium to remain vigilant and exercise caution amid protests and unrest across parts of Europe, driven largely by rising living costs. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Indian diplomatic missions were closely monitoring developments and maintaining regular contact with Indian community members. Nationals were urged to avoid protest areas, exercise caution while travelling and follow local government advisories. Indian embassies in France and Italy have also issued specific advisories. The warning follows violent demonstrations in France, including clashes, looting, arson and vandalism. Authorities are preparing for further protests on Saturday, with security measures and restrictions imposed in several areas.
