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Austrian skydiver & extreme sports pioneer Felix Baumgartner dies while paragliding in Italy

Baumgartner was known for record-breaking skydive from edge of space. He lost control of his motorised paraglider while flying over Porto Sant'Elpidio in Italy's central Marche region.

At least 9 killed in school shooting in Austria, mayor says shooter dead

At least 9 killed in school shooting in Austria, mayor says shooter dead

At least 8 killed in Austrian school shooting; reports suggest shooter may be among dead

At least 8 killed in Austrian school shooting; reports suggest shooter may be among dead

Austria votes for new parliament with far-right bidding for historic win

Whoever wins will fall short of an absolute majority, polls show, but will claim the right to lead a coalition government.

Austria increases financial support to UNDP

The country has allocated EUR 1.22 million for the year 2024 to bolster UNDP's global initiatives.

India’s role ‘especially important’ for peace between Russia & Ukraine, says Austrian Chancellor

Narendra Modi, 1st Indian leader in 41 years to visit Austria, met Chancellor Karl Nehammer in Vienna Wednesday, discussed Russia-Ukraine war, situation in West Asia & economic ties.

The Audi Ice Experience in Austria is a drive like no other—Alps, snow, winding roads

The cars were stable even on the iciest roads. Until we switched off stability control and did what the instructors told us—throw the car into a corner.

Covid-19 pandemic — Austria warns EU on vaccines, UK variant in most new cases in Turkey

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

China finds virus on frozen food, new labs in UK to speed up testing & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

5 dead, 15 wounded in Vienna terror attack as gunmen open fire at 6 locations

One suspect shot dead. Police said several shots were fired shortly after 8 pm on a lively street as people enjoyed a last evening out before a coronavirus lockdown in Vienna.

On Camera

MBBS guidelines for students with disabilities reduce a life to a limb

The guidelines ask whether a student can climb stairs, but not whether the college has a ramp. They ask whether a student can bear weight, but not whether the system can bear the weight of its own prejudice.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.