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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicVienna

Topic: Vienna

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

What is diplomatic immunity & how it shields Kenyan diplomat’s son in alleged sexual assault case

The accused, a Class 12 student who is the son of a Kenyan diplomat, has allegedly left the country. He has been accused of assaulting a 5-year-old on a school bus last August.

From Nazi-era Vienna to Ludhiana. How an Indian helped Jewish families escape

In 'A Rescue in Vienna', Vinay Gupta narrates how his grandfather saved five Jewish families from going to the internment camps in 1938.

SubscriberWrites: Understanding the Vienna Convention

The cornerstone of the Vienna Convention is to grant diplomatic immunity to anyone working on a diplomatic mission, to eliminate fear or threats from the host government.

Austrian chancellor recalls Nehru’s legacy. How Indian PM helped Vienna regain sovereignty after WW2

Austria, which had been annexed by Nazi Germany, was occupied by Allied Powers after WW2. Austrian foreign minister Karl Gruber appealed to Nehru to mediate in negotiations with USSR.

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.

India, Pakistan attend neutral expert meeting in Vienna for Indus Water Treaty dispute

Senior Advocate Harish Salve was present in the capacity of India's lead counsel in the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.

Austria finds itself pushed to the forefront of Europe’s fight with radical Islam

This is not a struggle between Christians & Muslims, said Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz , adding that it’s between those who believe in peace, and the few who seek war.

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

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

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.