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News updates: India has given Buddha to the world, not war, says PM to Indians in Austria

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vienna
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Vienna. (Photo: PTI)

2 min read Last Updated : Jul 10 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

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11:16 PM

India is working towards being the best, the brightest: PM Modi

Today, India is working towards being the best, the brightest, achieving the biggest and reaching the highest milestones: PM Modi.

11:16 PM

India will celebrate 100 years of its independence in 1947 as a developed nation: PM Modi

11:14 PM

In recent election, 650 million people voted and results were declared within hours: PM

In recent election, 650 million people voted and results were declared within hours. It is the power of our electoral democracy: PM Modi.

11:12 PM

India has given Buddha to the world, not war: PM Modi in Austria

"India has given Buddha to the world, not war. It means India has always given peace and prosperity to the world," PM Modi in Austria.

11:04 PM

'Austria will go to elections in a few months whereas, in India, we celebrated festival of democracy just now'

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."

11:02 PM

India and Austria are celebrating 75 years of their friendship: PM

PM Narendra Modi says, "This wait has ended on a historic occasion. Perhaps many of you don't know that India and Austria are celebrating 75 years of their friendship..."

11:00 PM

After 41 years, an Indian PM has arrived here: PM Modi at community event in Vienna

At community event in Vienna, PM Narendra Modi says, "This is my first visit to Austria. The enthusiasm I can see here is wonderful. After 41 years, an Indian PM has arrived here."

10:52 PM

Democracy connects both the nations; liberty, rule of law are our shared values: PM to Indians in Austria

10:52 PM

PM Modi interacts with Indian community in Austria

10:07 PM

Actor and Democratic donor George Clooney urges Biden to end campaign

10:06 PM

President Droupadi Murmu played badminton with Saina Nehwal at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu played badminton with ace shuttler Saina Nehwal at the Badminton Court in Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi on Wednesday.

8:56 PM

Ready to provide all possible assistance to address urgent needs of Maldives: Chinese envoy

Noting the importance attached to the Maldives by President Xi Jinping, Beijing's envoy here on Wednesday assured President Mohamed Muizzu that the Chinese government would provide all possible assistance to address the urgent needs of the archipelagic nation in the Indian Ocean.
 
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives, Wang Lixin reaffirmed China's commitment to further strengthening the bilateral relations during her meeting with President Muizzu, seen as a pro-China leader, here on Wednesday.
 
We are ready to work closely with the Maldivian side to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Dr Muizzu to promote the social & economic development of Maldives and bring more benefits to the Maldivian people, Wang posted on X after her meeting at the President's Office.

8:50 PM

Mihir Shah's mother, 2 sisters detained

7:41 PM

Several train services halted on the Konkan Railway route

Several train services halted as operations on the Konkan Railway route remained affected due to water seepage in the tunnel at the Pernem station in Goa

7:26 PM

President Droupadi Murmu unveils Durand Cup, President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and Shimla Trophy at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi

Topics :Narendra ModiVladimir PutinArvind KejriwalUttar PradeshIndia Prime MinisterRussiaUkraineAustriaUnited StatesbypollsWest BengalTamil NaduHimachal PradeshMadhya PradeshUttarakhandDelhi High CourtMumbaiBMWhit and run

First Published: Jul 10 2024 | 8:29 AM IST