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What did Modi and Karl Nehammer say on India-Austria relations?

What did Indian Prime Minister Modi say on his visit to Austria?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on a visit to Austria on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. He met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer in the capital Vienna and talked on many issues including the Ukraine war.

Narendra Modi said, "First of all, I thank Chancellor Nehammer for the warm welcome. I am happy that I got the opportunity to visit Austria at the beginning of my third term.''

"This visit of mine is both historic and special. After 41 years, any Indian Prime Minister has visited Austria. It is also a happy coincidence that this visit is taking place at a time when 75 years of our mutual cooperation have been completed.''

Modi said, "Today, Chancellor Nehammer and I had a very meaningful conversation. We have identified new possibilities to further strengthen mutual cooperation. We have decided that the relations will be given a strategic direction. A blueprint has been prepared for cooperation for the coming ten years.''

Modi said, "I and the Chancellor have talked about all the disputes going on in the world, including Ukraine. I have said earlier also that this is not the time for war. Problems cannot be solved on the battlefield. Loss of lives of innocent people, wherever it may be, is not acceptable.''

What did Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer say?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said, "India and Austria have very good relations. It is a relationship of trust that began in the 1950s. India helped Austria and in 1955 the Austrian State Treaty came to a positive conclusion with negotiations. The development of the geopolitical situation unites India and Austria."

Karl Nehammer said, "Before his visit to Austria, PM Modi has met the Russian President. Therefore, it was particularly important for me to hear about the Prime Minister's personal assessment of Russia's intentions regarding peace progress."

"Our common objective is to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in accordance with the UN Charter."

Karl Nehammer said, "My Cabinet is constantly in contact with the European Union. Yesterday my Cabinet spoke to Charles Michel by telephone about possible approaches and issues in this context. Importantly, Austria is making a significant contribution to an independent and prosperous Ukraine."

Putin government agrees to send back Indians fighting on behalf of Russia in Ukraine war

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Russia has promised to send back Indians fighting in its army to their country during the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

India's Foreign Ministry has given this information. This announcement was made at the end of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Moscow visit.

During this visit, this issue was raised before President Putin. Delhi had appealed to send the Indians back.

These Indians say that they were recruited in the army in the name of working in units other than combat but later they were sent to the active fighting in Ukraine.

At least four Indians have been killed in the Ukraine war so far.

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said in a press briefing that Modi 'strongly raised the issue of bringing back those Indians' who were 'misguidedly recruited in the Russian army'.

Vinay Kwatra said that there are around 35-40 Indians in the Russian army, out of which 10 have been brought back. Talks are going on to bring back the rest.

Indians stranded in Russia said that they were lured to join the army in exchange for a good amount of money and a Russian passport.

Most of these people are from poor families, who were offered jobs as helpers in the Russian army.

Israeli army asks Palestinians to evacuate Gaza city

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

The Israeli army has asked all residents of Gaza City to evacuate from the south to the central Gaza Strip, amid intensified military operations in the north.

The leaflets dropped from the plane asked all residents to leave the dangerous war zone by safe route.

The United Nations has said that it is extremely concerned about the evacuation orders being given in Gaza. This is the second time since the war began that Gaza City has been asked to be completely evacuated.

In the past two weeks, the Israeli army has re-entered several districts of Gaza City. The army believes that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad have regrouped since the beginning of the year 2024.

On this, Hamas says, "Israel's new activity threatens to derail the talks resumed in Qatar on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, on a possible ceasefire and hostage release agreement."

It is estimated that more than 2.5 lakh people are still living in Gaza city and some people have been seen migrating towards the south.

29 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrike on displaced persons camp in Gaza

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

At least 29 people were reported killed in an Israeli attack on a displaced persons camp outside a school in southern Gaza.

The Hamas-run Health Ministry said the airstrike hit the gate of the al-Awda school in the town of Abasana al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis.

The Israeli military said it used "precision weapons" to target "terrorists from Hamas' military wing".

The Israeli military claimed the suspects took part in the attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. But the Israeli military has not presented any evidence to confirm its claim.

The Israeli military has said that reports of civilian casualties in the displaced persons camp near the al-Awda school are being investigated.

A week ago, the Israeli army ordered the evacuation of areas east of Abasan al-Kabira and Khan Younis, causing thousands of people to leave.

The BBC spoke to eyewitnesses who said that more than 3,000 displaced people were present in the area at the time. They also told about the horror of the attack.

The attack has caused widespread devastation and the dead include Palestinian women and children.

Israel was attacked on 7 October 2023 in which 1200 people were killed and 251 people were taken hostage to Gaza.

According to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, 38,240 Palestinians have died so far in the Israeli military attack that began after this.

Indian Prime Minister receives Russia's highest civilian honour

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Russia and Austria, was awarded Russia's highest civilian honour, the 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle', at the Kremlin.

On this occasion, Modi said, "I am proud to receive Russia's highest civilian award 'Order of St. Andrew the Apostle'. I dedicate it to the Indian citizens."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

On this occasion, Modi said, "I express my gratitude to you for honoring Your Excellency and my friend President Putin with Russia's highest award."

"This honor is not only my honor. It is the honor of 140 crore Indians. It is an honor of the centuries-old deep friendship and mutual trust between India and Russia."

In his address, Modi said, "Your Excellency, for the last nearly two and a half decades, under your leadership, relations between India and Russia have strengthened in every direction. And have been achieving new heights every time. The foundation of strategic relations that you laid between the two countries has deepened with the passage of time."

Modi said, "Even today we have made efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation in all areas." We have taken new and important decisions. Our relations are important not only for the two countries but for the entire world.''

Modi said, ''India-Russia partnership becomes even more important in the global environment. We both believe that we should continuously strive for global stability and peace.''

France: Investigation begins against far-right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

An investigation has begun in France against the 2022 presidential election campaign of Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party.

Prosecutors in Paris said they would investigate allegations of embezzlement, fraud and forgery. The investigation process began a week ago.

In fact, the investigation began after the report of the National Commission on Campaign Accounts and Political Financing in 2023.

This commission investigates the expenses and funding of candidates. However, no official reason has been given yet as to why the investigation has started nor has Marine Le Pen given any response.

In the French elections, the National Rally got the most votes in the first round. But in the second round, it lagged behind and came in third place.

There, the New Popular Front, a coalition of left-wing parties, got the most votes while French President Emmanuel Macron's party came second.

What did Biden say about Russia's missile attacks on Ukraine?

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

US President Joe Biden has condemned the Russian missile attacks on Ukraine.

So far 38 people have lost their lives in these attacks. Biden has said that these attacks are a 'horrifying reminder of Russian barbarism'.

Along with this, he also expressed commitment to strengthen Ukraine's air security.

So far 38 people have died and 190 people have been injured in the latest Russian attacks. These include those injured during the attacks on a children's hospital in Kiev on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Biden's statement comes at a time when the NATO conference is going to be held in the US on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

The US President said that further promotion of Ukraine's air security will be announced in the meeting.

During this time, 32 member countries of NATO countries, their allies and the European Union will also gather to celebrate the 75th anniversary of NATO.

Biden said that he will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other NATO leaders. The focus of this conference will be on security and defense against Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Biden said that we will announce new measures to strengthen Ukraine's air defense to help protect their cities and citizens from Russian attacks.

Biden said, "I will also meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky to reassure him that our support for Ukraine is unwavering."

The United Nations Security Council is also meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the request of Ukraine. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres joined Western officials in condemning Russia's missile attack on Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko has declared Tuesday, July 9, 2024 a day of mourning after the deadly attacks on the capital.

New Popular Front leader Mélenchon said, France will recognize the State of Palestine

Monday, July 8, 2024

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, leader of the left-wing coalition New Popular Front in the French parliamentary elections, has said that his coalition will recognize the State of Palestine.

In the recent past, four countries of Europe - Spain, Norway, Ireland and Slovenia have recognized the Palestinian state.

In the second and final phase of elections held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the New Popular Front is leading with 182 seats and its role in the upcoming government is going to be prominent.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon said that the next Prime Minister will be from the New Popular Front.

In the first phase of elections held a week ago, the far-right party National Rally was moving towards a majority, but in the second and final phase held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, it was reduced to third place.

French President Macron's centrist coalition came in second place.

After the trends of the French parliamentary elections came out, violence was seen at some places in the capital Paris. While on the other hand, leftist supporters have been taking out victory processions on the streets of Paris in large numbers since the night of Sunday, July 7, 2024.

The leftist alliance got the most seats in France, how did the tables turn suddenly?

Monday, July 8, 2024

This has been made possible by a strategic agreement between leftist and centrist parties. A week ago, the far-right National Rally (RN) party was leading in the first phase, but now the New Popular Front (NFP) has emerged as the largest party in the French Parliament by winning the maximum 182 seats in the second phase.

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist party Ensemble Alliance came second by winning 168 seats.

The far-right National Rally and its allies, which won the most votes in the first phase, came third by winning 143 seats.

However, no alliance will be able to secure a majority on its own in France's 577-seat National Assembly.

A major reason for this potential major upset was that many left-wing and centrist candidates withdrew from the electoral race to prevent division among voters against the far-right National Rally.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the far-left leader of the France Unbound party, called the NFP's victory a victory against the far-right and a defeat of Macron's agenda.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon praised the efforts of a broad mobilization against the National Rally.

Leftist supporters are holding a victory rally at the Palace de la République in central Paris.

National Rally leader Jordan Bardella said that the 'coalition of disloyalists' has put France in the hands of the far-left by keeping his party away from power.

Spain's left-wing Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has welcomed these trends and said that France has rejected the far-right.

Former French President Francois Hollande said the country narrowly escaped a right-wing move.

Who will be the next Prime Minister of France?

Monday, July 8, 2024

It is not clear who will be the next Prime Minister of France? But Macron's party's current Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said he would resign.

Amid the deadlock created by the results of the elections in France, President Emmanuel Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain as Prime Minister.

President Macron has said that Gabriel Attal's continuation as Prime Minister is necessary for the stability of France. Gabriel Attal had offered his resignation after Macron's Ensemble party came second in the French general election.

France's Gabriel Attal had said on Sunday, July 7, 2024 that he would resign after the results. In the second round of the general election in France, the leftist alliance - New Popular Front has got the most seats, while Macron's centrist party, which lagged badly in the first round, performed better than expected and came in second place.

The far-right National Rally party, which got the most votes in the first round, has come in third. But none of them has the majority figures and a hung parliament situation has arisen in France.

Hung parliament in French parliamentary elections, euro falls due to market turmoil

Monday, July 8, 2024

The night of Sunday, July 7, 2024 was a night of results contrary to expectations for France. The results of the parliamentary elections were surprising.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon played an important role in efforts to form a strategic alliance between leftist and centrist parties before the second phase to stop the lead of the right-wing National Rally.

The leftist alliance New Popular Front is in first place with 182 seats.

While Macron's centrist party, which lagged behind badly, performed better than expected and secured second place.

The far-right National Rally, which won the most votes in the first phase, has been in third place.

But none of them have the majority figures and a hung parliament situation has arisen in France.

The leftist newspaper 'Liberation' wrote for this night - 'Crazy'.

But many people are feeling relieved because the National Rally party did not manage to come to power.

According to the latest results, the position of parties in the 577-seat National Assembly:

New Popular Front - 182 seats

Centrist coalition - 168 seats

National Rally + allies - 143 seats

Republicans + right wing - 60 seats

Other left parties - 13 seats

Others - 11 seats

After the results, the market is witnessing turmoil. The value of the euro has fallen by 0.2 percent and now it is $ 1.08.

Investors are worried about the political deadlock in France.

Analysts feel that the leftist New Popular Front coalition, which won the most seats, will not carry forward President Emmanuel Macron's reformist agenda.