French police fired tear gas as over 400,000 demonstrators took to the streets nationwide in widespread anti-government protests, leading to intense clashes in Paris and regional hubs.

India urges nationals and travelers in Europe to remain vigilant and avoid protest zones as major cities face waves of public demonstrations and civil unrest.

French President Emmanuel Macron has signaled a hardline shift against unauthorized demonstrations, vowing robust legal crackdowns to halt civil disruption.