India and Austria Have the Habit of Celebrating Diversity: PM Modi in Vienna

“This mandate is proof of the fact that India wants stability and continuity. This continuity is that of the policy and programs of the last 10 years. This continuity is that of good governance, this continuity is that of working dedicated for big resolves,” said PM Modi in Vienna. 

“After 60 years, a government received the opportunity to serve for the third consecutive term in India. In the post-COVID era, we saw political instability everywhere across the world. It was not easy for governments in most of the countries to survive. Being re-elected has been a challenge. In such a situation, public of India reposed its faith in me, my party and NDA,” said PM Modi in Vienna. 

"Hearing about the elections in India, leaves people across the world surprised. More than 650 million people voted in the elections that concluded only a few weeks back... Imagine, such a huge electoral process takes place but the poll results are clear within the span of just a few hours. This is the strength of our electoral machinery and our democracy. More than 8000 candidates from hundreds of political parties participated in these elections in India. A contest of this level, such a diverse contest - only after that did the public give its mandate,” said PM Modi in Vienna. 

While speaking in Vienna PM Modi said, “Today India is the 3rd largest startup eco system in the world.”

“The amount of real-time digital transition that happens in the rest of the world today happens only in india. Our payment and process is digital,” said PM Modi. 

While speaking at an event in Vienna PM Modi said, “Our process have become digital. We are working for brightest and biggest future. Wer are working for green efficiency.”

Austria: At a community event in Vienna, PM Narendra Modi says, "Geographically, India and Austria are located on two different ends. But there are a lot of similarities between us - democracy connects our two countries. Liberty, equality, pluralism and respect for the rule of law are our shared values. Our two societies are multicultural and multilingual. Both countries have the habit of celebrating diversity. A major medium to reflect these values is election. Austria will go to elections in a few months whereas, in India, we celebrated the festival of democracy just now...The biggest elections concluded in India."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Austrian art and cultural heritage of the country. He was welcomed with thunderous chant of ‘Modi Modi’ 

Prime Minister began addressing Indian diaspora in Austria. He began his address by greeting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets and interacts with Austrian influencers in Vienna, Austria.

India can play "more than important" role in peace process: Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer 
 

Nobel laureate - Austrian physicist Anton Zeilinger meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vienna.

PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor of Austria, Karl Nehammer, jointly addressed a group of leading Austrian and Indian CEOs from diverse sectors including infrastructure, automobile, energy, engineering and start-ups today.

PM called on the Austrian business stakeholders to look at the fast-unfolding opportunities in India, as the country moves to become the third largest economy in the world over the next few years. He emphasized on the steps taken by Government to improve Ease of Doing Business that was attracting global majors to India.

Key bilateral talks between India and Vienna now underway 
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday invited Austrian companies to invest in India as he highlighted the potential for bilateral collaborations in infrastructure, energy, emerging technologies and other sectors.

Modi arrived here from Moscow after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years.

Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer jointly addressed renowned Austrian and Indian CEOs at a round table business meeting in Hofburg Palace here.

The business meeting being held in Vienna was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Around 40 businesses from India and Austria are taking part in the meeting. The meeting is being held in Vienna.

India is an influential and credit-worthy country whose role is more than important when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine peace process, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Wednesday.

During a joint press statement with Nehammer in Vienna, Modi reiterated that “this is not the time for war.”

“We won’t be able to find a solution to problems in the Warfield. Wherever it is, killing of innocent people is unacceptable. India and Austria emphasise dialogue and diplomacy and for that, we are together ready to give any support required,” the prime minister said a day after his Moscow visit where the Ukraine conflict was discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

India is the biggest democracy in the world and its role, especially for Austria, is more than important to the peace process and future peace summits, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the European country.

Speaking in Vienna PM Modi said,  "We discussed the biggest challenges humanity is facing right now, including climate change and terrorism. In the climate subject, we are inviting Austria, to join our initiatives like international solar alliance, collision for disaster resilient infrastructure and bio-fuel alliance. We both strongly condemn terrorism. We agree that terrorism can't be justified in any way..."

PM Modi has said that they have discussed issues across the world; solutions cannot be found on the battlefield and that the killing of innocent will not be tolerated.

Infrastructure, innovation, renewal energy, ai, quantum science are some of the areas where we will connect: PM Modi

PM Modi has thanked Austria for the warm welcome and has also mentioned the support he has got from the Austrian Chancellor. 

India helped Austria in negotiations. What unites us is development on geopolitical issues: Austrian Chancellor

There is trust between us. There is a very good relationship between Austria and India: Karl Nehammer.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses joint conference with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has exclusively told Republic that he will be visiting the family of the victim in the Worli Hit-and-Run Case; he also said that there is no political pressure and that he completely supports the victim.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer hold a delegation-level meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna, Austria.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has signed the guestbook before beginning the deliberations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives Ceremonial Reception at Federal Chancellery in Vienna, Austria. He is accompanied by Karl Nehammer.

PM Modi has begun his one-day Austria visit and has received a rousing welcome; the Indian Prime Minister has also received the Guard of Honour

Enforcement Directorate (ED) produced Arvind Dham of Amtek group in Rouse Avenue court after his arrest. He was arrested yesterday in an alleged money laundering case.

On by-elections being held on 3 Assembly seats of Himachal Pradesh, LoP Jairam Thakur says “People are voting with great enthusiasm, more than 16% voting has been done so far…”

On the by-elections being held on 4 assembly seats in the state, Union Minister and BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar says, “The voting percentage is very low...TMC goons are standing at the intersections everywhere and threatening people…”

Rajasthan FM Diya Kumari says Rs 15,000 crore will be spent on supplying tap water to 25 lakh rural houses this year

Muslim woman entitled to seek maintenance from spouse under 'religion neutral' Section 125 of CrPC: SC

Rajasthan Deputy CM & Finance Minister Diya Kumari met CM Bhajanlal Sharma before presenting the budget of the current BJP govt of CM Bhajanlal Sharma.

Finance Minister Diya Kumari arrives at Vidhan Sabha to present the Budget.

Congress leader Sachin Pilot reaches the State Assembly ahead of the state budget that is to be presented today.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned the youtuber Elvish Yadav in the snake venom-rave party case.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath distributes appointment letters to 7,720 newly selected Lekhpal.

Delhi High Court defers hearing in ED's plea for cancellation of bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal to July 15.

The Rajasthan Budget will be presented in the State Assembly at 11:00 AM today; CM Bhajanlal Sharma has reached the venue. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and shared a video with the caption, "Austria is known for its vibrant musical culture. I got a glimpse of it thanks to this amazing rendition of Vande Mataram"

Jacqueline Fernandes has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Sukesh Chandrashekar case.

Allegedly last night before the bypoll, the TMC-backed miscreants invaded houses of BJP panchayat members; according to the Election Commission, so far 26 people have been arrested.

Enforcement Directorate raids Congress MLA and Valmiki development corporation chairman Basanagouda Daddal's residence in Raichur; officials conducted the raid at 7 am this morning.
 

Security forces conduct a search operation in Samba in the wake of a terrorist attack on an Indian Army bus on 8th July in Kathua that claimed the lives of five soldiers.

In a joint address, PM Modi and President Putin on Tuesday condemned the terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, Dagestan and the City Hall in Moscow.

Austrian artists performed Vande Mataram to welcome the Prime Minister as he arrived at Ritz-Carlton, the hotel where PM Modi is staying at.

Balwinder Singh, the father of Gagandeep Singh who is a trapped Indian youth in the Russian army, said that there is now a ray of hope for the stranded Indians in war-hit Russia; this statement comes after PM Modi and Putin's agreement about releasing Indians in the Russian Army.

Post PM Modi's Russia visit, Russian Foreign Minister said that they support India's efforts towards permanent membership of the Security Council. The FM said, “We support the Indian interest to become a permanent member of the Security Council, like we do for Brazil and African candidates.”

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov calling PM Modi's Russia visit a success and said that the two leaders discussed almost each and every issue mentioned on the agenda.

After Modi-Putin's meet-up in Russia, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre urged India to support international efforts for a peaceful resolution in the war-torn country, leveraging its longstanding relationship with Moscow to encourage President Putin to end the war.

"Welcome to Vienna, PM Narendra Modi ! It is a pleasure and honour to welcome you to Austria. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to our political and economic discussions during your visit!", said Karl Nehammer, Austrian Chancellor.

Welcoming PM Modi, the Austrian Foreign Minister posted, "A warm welcome to Indian PM Narendra Modi on his historic visit to Austria, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. The partnership between our nations is based on a joint commitment to global security, stability and prosperity."

Day 2 in Austria for PM Modi will begin at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) with a Ceremonial Guard of Honour.