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PM Modi raises with Australian PM issue of attacks on temples in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese the issue of recent attacks on temples in Australia. The matter came up for discussion during their wide-ranging dialogue that was aimed at expanding overall ties. In his media statement, Modi said it is a matter of regret that reports of attacks on temples have been coming regularly from Australia over the past few weeks and that it is natural that such news worries everyone in India. "I conveyed these feelings and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is of special priority for him," Modi said in presence of the Australian prime minister. "Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible," he said. Modi said he discussed maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and ways to enhance mutual security with his Australian counterpart. "We discussed mutual cooperation to develop reliable and s

Australia to buy US made nuclear-powered submarines to modernise its fleet

Australia will purchase U.S.-manufactured, nuclear-powered attack submarines to modernise its fleet, a European official and a person familiar with the matter said Thursday, amid growing concerns about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The purchase agreement for Virginia-class submarines will be announced Monday when President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meet in San Diego for talks on the 18-month-old nuclear partnership known by the acronym AUKUS. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the matter ahead of the announcement. The AUKUS agreement, announced in 2021, paved the way for Australia to get access to nuclear-powered submarines, which are stealthier and more capable than conventionally powered boats. We all recognize the imperative of ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific over the long term, Biden said in September 2021 when the partnership was announced. We need to be able

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Australia reaches 149/2 at tea against India

Australia reached 149 for two at tea against India on the opening day of the series-deciding fourth Test here on Thursday. Usman Khawaja and skipper Steve Smith were batting on 65 and 38, respectively, at the tea break. Earlier, Smith won the toss and opted to bat first. Brief scores: Australia 1st innings: 149/2 in 62 overs (Usman Khawaja 65 batting, Steve Smith 38 batting).

Ind vs Aus 4th Test: Australia opts to bat against India in final match

Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the series-deciding fourth Test here on Thursday. Before the toss, the two captains received the Test cap from their respective prime ministers, Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese. BCCI president Roger Binny felicitated Australia's Prime minister Albanese, while the secretary Jay Shah felicitated PM Modi. Modi and Albanese also did a lap of honour across the ground to mark the occasion of 75 years of friendship between India and Australia. Australia remained unchanged, while Mohammed Shami replaced Mohammed Siraj in the Indian team. Teams: India: Rohit Sharma (capt), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (capt), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Nathan Lyon, Matthew Kuhnemann.

Modi, Albanese arrive ahead of India-Australia Test match in Ahmedabad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese on Thursday morning reached the Narendra Modi stadium here and took a round of the massive sports arena on a golf car before the start of the fourth Test match between India and Australia. Modi and Albanese handed over Test caps to their respective team captains Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith. The round of the playing turf on a golf car by the two dignitaries was applauded by the thousands of spectators who had already taken their seats in the world's largest cricket stadium. Albanese arrived here on Wednesday and attended some programmes, while Modi reached the state late last night.

PM Modi and Australian PM Albanese's to visit Gujarat on Day 1 of visit

The air is festive but security has been beefed up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese's visit on the opening day of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy here on Thursday. While PM Modi has earlier visited the refurbished 1.10 lakh capacity stadium during the inauguration of the National Games last year, this is the first time he will be watching a Test match after its renaming. Modi and Albanese's visit is a part of the celebrations relating to the 75 years of Indo-Australia friendship. Both the PMs are expected to take a round of the stadium on a gold-plated golf car. "It was the same golf car on which the honourable PM had also taken a lap of honour during National Games at this very venue," a local official told PTI on conditions of anonymity. The Special Protection Group (SPG) has taken charge of the stadium and one can expect a record 100,000 people turning up on day one, which would beat maximum attendance at the Eden Gar

India, Australia agree on education qualification recognition mechanism

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced here on Wednesday evening that his country and the Indian government have finalised the Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism. Albanese made the announcement at a program where it was officially announced that Australia's Deakin University would set up an international branch campus at GIFT City in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. There is a significant development in our bilateral education relation. I am pleased to tell you that we have finalised Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism, he said. "The new mechanism means that if you are an Indian student who is studying or have studied in Australia, your hard-earned degree will be recognised when you return home. Or if you are a member of Australia's very large Indian diaspora --500,000 and growing -- you will feel more confident that your Indian qualification will be recognised in Australia, he said. He called it the "most comprehensive and .

India eagerly awaits arrival of Australian PM Anthony Albanese: PM Modi

The Australian PM emplaned for India on Wednesday at the invitation of his Indian counterpart

GQG founder to meet Australian investors after $1.9 bn Adani investment

Investment firm GQG Partners Inc founder Rajiv Jain will meet clients and investors in Australia this week and will explain its investment into embattled Indian conglomerate Adani Group

GQG founder to meet Australian investors after $1.9 bn Adani investment

GQG Partners bought shares worth $1.87 billion in four Adani group companies, marking the first major investment in the Indian conglomerate since a short-seller's critical report sparked a stock rout

Adani largest Indian investor in Australia, no impact on business: Envoy

Australian High Commissioner Barry O'Farrell on Monday said the Adani Group has successful businesses and continues to be the largest investor from India in Australia. Interacting with reporters here, O'Farrell said the impact of the Hindenburg report on the Adani Group is a matter for India's regulators and that there have been no reports about the business group ceasing operations in Australia. "Mr Adani's investments in Australia are fully functioning and fully providing the resources, whether it is clean energy or coal. There have been no reports that I have seen in Australia that his operations have ceased. So, he is still a significant investor from India in Australia," the envoy said in response to questions on the Adani Group. Adani Group operates a port terminal, coal mines and solar energy projects in Australia. The Australian envoy added that the Adani Group is probably the largest investor from India in Australia. "He has successful businesses in Australia. In countrie

Khalistan referendum has no legal standing: Envoy Barry O'Farrell

Asserting that Australia's respect for India's sovereignty is unwavering, Australian ambassador Barry O'Farrell on Monday made it clear that the Khalistan referendum in his country has no legal standing. Interacting with reporters here, O'Farrell said Australians were horrified at the incidents of vandalism at places of religious worship, including in Brisbane. "The police are very active in trying to track down those who are responsible," the Australian High Commissioner said. "Australia's respect for India's sovereignty is unwavering", he said, adding that the Australian government has made it clear that the Khalistan poll has "no legal standing either in Australia or in India". His strong comments came days ahead of the state visit of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to India during which he will hold comprehensive talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Amidst escalated activities by pro-Khalistan elements in Australia, actively aided and abetted by members

Australian PM to visit India, set to strengthen ties in rare earth sector

India is likely to announce significant investments in the rare earth sector in Australia during the visit of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese here beginning Wednesday. Albanese, who arrives in Ahmedabad on Wednesday when India celebrates Holi, is also expected to participate in the festival of colours, watch the India-Australia cricket test match with Prime Minister Narendra Modi before heading for Mumbai to engage with the business community and later to Delhi for bilateral talks. "KABIL (Khanij Bidesh India Limited) is set to make a significant investment in the rare earth sector in Australia, a move welcomed by the Australian government and Indian government, particularly by the business community," Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell told reporters here. Albanese will be accompanied by Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell and Resources Minister Madeleine King, and also a delegation of 27 business leaders from sectors ranging from banking to mining. The ...

David Warner missed 'absolute best time' to retire, says Ricky Ponting

Legendary Australia captain Ponting believes Warner missed an opportunity to hang up his boots in Test cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground earlier this year

We'll strengthen security cooperation: Australian PM ahead of India visit

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, India and Australia share warm and friendly relations based on common values and democratic principles

Australian PM Anthony Albanese to embark on India visit from March 8-11

This will be Albanese's first visit to India as prime minister. He will arrive in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2023, on the day of Holi, and also visit Mumbai on March 9 before heading to Delhi

China uses trade as weapon, wants world to be dependent on it: Tony Abbott

He said that Australia wants to be as helpful as it can be. "I think Australia has this great sense of mateship, global mateship, as well as local and insular mateship," he said

GQG Partners sees shares fall as much as 3% after Adani investment

In early trade, GQG shares were down by as much as 2.6% whereas the S&P/ASX200 benchmark index was up 0.4%

India's GIFT City campus to be Deakin University's 1st international foray

University of Wollongong also likely to announce a campus

Australian pension fund client queries GQG about $1.9 bn Adani investment

AustralianSuper, which has an external mandate with GQG Partners, will be exposed to the four Adani Group companies following the deal, according to a source familiar with the matter