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July 10, 2026 8:17 PM

PM Modi gifts Steve Waugh two-decade-old photograph of their first meeting during MCG visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented former Australia captain Steve Waugh with a nearly two-decade-old photograph of their first meeting, dating back to his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, during a visit to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, PM Modi also witnessed the unveiling of a landmark initiative aimed at further strengthening sporting ties between India and Australi...

July 10, 2026 3:04 PM

‘Mr India’: PM Modi dominates front pages of Australian newspapers following landmark visit

A day after his landmark visit to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued to dominate headlines across Australian newspapers, with one columnist hailing him as "Mr India" and major publications spotlighting his productive talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The strategic momentum of the bilateral visit created an unprecedented splash across the Australian press, framing the diplomatic engagements as a major media event. This coverage was led by The Australian newsp...

July 9, 2026 4:28 PM

Australia values India as a top-tier security partner; temporary space tracking terminal to support Gaganyaan: PM Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday described India as a "top-tier security partner" and announced a series of major initiatives spanning defence, space, energy, technology and people-to-people ties, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two countries during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia. Addressing a joint press conference after the third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, Albanese said the two countries had taken significant...

July 9, 2026 11:30 AM

PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia economic partnership, invites greater investment across key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for deeper economic and investment cooperation between India and Australia, urging businesses from both countries to seize emerging opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, critical minerals, technology and education to strengthen the bilateral partnership. Addressing the Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, attended by business leaders from India and Australia, PM Modi said the presence of industry representatives reflected the...

July 9, 2026 1:06 PM

‘Global confidence in India’s growth’: PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper’s A$500 million investment in India’s NIIF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's decision to invest A$500 million in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), describing it as a strong endorsement of the country's growth trajectory, reform agenda and investment potential. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "India welcomes the AU$500 million investment from AustralianSuper, announced by their Chief Executive, Mr. Paul Schroder, this morning in Melbourne. This is yet another glimpse of the global...

July 9, 2026 10:34 AM

Will continue working to strengthen ties with India: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening ties with India. Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi back to Australia, Albanese said in a post on X, "Together, we're growing our economies and backing Australian and Indian businesses. The bond between our people has driven so many of our business success stories. And we'll keep working with business leaders and universities to grow Australia's economic ties with India, creating j...

July 9, 2026 10:14 AM

PM Modi meets former Australian PM Scott Morrison, highlights growing strategic and economic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne, with the two leaders discussing the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and recalling the progress achieved in bilateral relations during Morrison's tenure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Always good to catch up with Mr. Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia. We had a great conversation on the India-Australia friendship." According to Ministry of Exter...

July 9, 2026 9:50 AM

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Melbourne during the Australia leg of his three-nation tour. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed PM Modi at the ceremonial event held at Government House Victoria, where the national anthem of India was played and Australian forces accorded full ceremonial honours. The ceremonial reception followed a series of high-level engagements between the two leaders, including their joint parti...

July 9, 2026 8:49 AM

PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India at Australia-India CEOs Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday jointly addressed the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event in Melbourne, calling for deeper economic engagement and expanded investment between the two countries. The two events brought together leading Indian and Australian CEOs, business leaders, representatives of major Australian superannuation funds and institutional investors, as well as Vice-Chancellors of prominent Austr...

January 18, 2026 1:04 PM

Jannik Sinner returns to Melbourne stronger after doubts and doping cloud

Defending champion Jannik Sinner arrives at the Australian Open a different man to the one who walked into Melbourne Park a year ago, stronger in body and mind after navigating a period he describes as the most difficult of his young career. The 24-year-old Italian was playing under the cloud of an unresolved doping case last year, with questions following him onto court and a feeling that other players were looking at him differently. He successfully defended his title but later said he had c...