The military junta in Niger had earlier ordered the French envoy to leave the country and gave him a 48-hour deadline, which he defied by choosing to remain in the country.
The French government has welcomed this initiative, with ANFR, the country's radiation watchdog preparing to promptly evaluate the effectiveness of the update.
PM Modi and Macron Emmanuel discussed, assessed and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in July, 2023 in Paris.
India does not limit connectivity into regional borders. It has been India's priority to increase connectivity with all regions, PM Modi said on India-Middle East-Europe economic corridor.
"Of course, there can be no Russian flag during the Paris Games, I think there is a consensus on that matter," said French President Emmanuel Macron.
The robes known as abayas, an Arabic term for a long, loose outer garment for girls and women, and khamis for boys and men were banned, effective Monday, to stop the exhibition of religion through the dress in public schools.
The military administration in Niger gave a 48-hour deadline to French Ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itte to leave the country, which he defied.
Sylvain Itte was ordered by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry to leave the country within 48 hours on Sunday, citing "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger".
Notably, France's state-run schools have already strict laws against any religious symbols on buildings or government buildings, arguing it violates secular laws.
"Your country has achieved universally acknowledged success in economic, scientific and technical, social and other fields. India enjoys well-earned respect in the world arena and plays an important constructive role in international affairs," read the statement.
According to officials, the Paris landmark and its immediate surroundings were evacuated as a precaution and a bomb squad was also dispatched.
Rahul Gandhi will visit Europe next month where he will meet European Union lawmakers and address the Indian diaspora.
"Despite the rapid and courageous intervention of the fire department, whom I salute, several casualties are reported," said French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin in a tweet.
This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited France as Chief Guest of Bastille Day celebrations in Paris last month.
Despite witnessing a surge in ransomware deployment, Germany, France, and the UK reported lower numbers of attacks compared to the US. The report highlighted that a total of 48 distinct ransomware groups targeted US entities, representing a worrying 75% surge in the average monthly attacks.
“All aggression or attempt at aggression against the state of Niger will see an immediate response and without warning," said Colonel Maj. Amadou Abdramane, a spokesperson for the coup leaders.
After the recent attack on the French embassy in Niamey, European nationals have launched evacuation efforts amid fears of a growing crisis in Niger following the sudden military coup.
On Sunday, thousands of junta supporters surging through the streets of the national capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags and denouncing France, fuelling the evacuation efforts.
This collaboration signifies the commitment of both nations to deepen their ties and work together on various fronts, including defence and technology development.
PM Modi France Visit: Congress on Saturday launched a scathing attack on PM Modi for his France visit and said that Rafale gets him a ticket to the Bastille Day Parade.
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