Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Austria for a one-day state visit, making this the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in over four decades. The last visit was by Indira Gandhi in 1983. During his stay, Modi is scheduled to meet with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold discussions with Chancellor Karl Nehammer. These discussions will focus on enhancing bilateral relations, and both leaders will address business leaders from India and Austria.
Meanwhile, bypolls are underway in 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states, including key seats in West Bengal and Punjab. These bypolls, the first since the Lok Sabha elections 2024, are being held to fill vacancies due to deaths or resignations of incumbent members. The specific constituencies include Raiganj, Ranaghat Dakshin, Bagda, and Maniktala in West Bengal; Badrinath and Manglaur in Uttarakhand; Jalandhar West in Punjab; Dehra, Hamirpur, and Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh; Rupauli in Bihar; Vikravandi in Tamil Nadu; and Amarwara in Madhya Pradesh.
The Calcutta High Court is set to hear the defamation suit filed by Governor CV Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. This suit follows Banerjee’s recent claim that women are afraid to visit the Raj Bhavan. The case, based on news reports, will be revisited by Justice Krishna Rao, who has given the petitioner the liberty to take appropriate steps concerning the publications referred to in the suit.
Tech enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Moto G85 5G smartphone in India, scheduled for tomorrow. The device is anticipated to offer a robust set of features and specifications and is expected to cater to a wide range of users. While the final price and specifications are yet to be confirmed, the buzz surrounding the phone is high.
In addition, BYD India is preparing to introduce the updated Atto 3 electric SUV on July 10, 2024. The new model is expected to feature several upgrades like its global counterparts and will likely come in more variants with a lower price tag. This launch marks the first under the leadership of Rajeev Chauhan, the new Vice President of EPV business at BYD India, positioning Atto 3 as a strong competitor against the MG ZS EV.
