Prime Minister Narendra Modi

July 10, 2026 5:45 AM

Indian High Commissioner calls PM Modi’s New Zealand visit “historic”, first by an Indian PM in 40 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to New Zealand is a "historic" milestone as it will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Pacific nation in four decades, Indian High Commissioner to New Zealand Muanpuii Saiawi said on Thursday, expressing hope that the visit will provide fresh momentum to bilateral ties. Speaking ahead of Modi’s arrival on July 10, Saiawi said extensive preparations had been undertaken in coordination with the New Zealand government to ensure t...

July 10, 2026 4:32 AM

Australia to repatriate antiquities of cultural significance to India, PM Modi expresses thanks to PM Albanese

Australia is set to repatriate several antiquities of cultural significance to India, highlighting the growing cooperation between the two countries in protecting and preserving cultural heritage. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese for the return of Indian cultural artefacts held in Australian collecting institutions. "Prime Minister Modi thanked Prime Minister Albanese for the repatriation to In...

July 10, 2026 10:05 AM

India, Australia seal uranium deal, to enhance defence and maritime cooperation

India and Australia on Wednesday agreed to operationalise their civil nuclear cooperation agreement, paving the way for uranium exports to India, while also unveiling key initiatives to strengthen defence and maritime security ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The adoption of the India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) and the India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR) ...

July 9, 2026 9:54 AM

PM Modi meets Australian PM Albanese in Melbourne; trade, defence, critical tech on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Melbourne, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, security, critical technologies and other key areas. The meeting took place during the second leg of Modi’s three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The Prime Minister arrived in Australia on Wednesday and received a warm welcome from the Indian community, which organised cultural prog...

July 8, 2026 10:39 AM

PM Modi to visit Australia today for Annual Leaders’ Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his visit to Australia on Wednesday at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the trip expected to provide further momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During his visit to Melbourne from July 8 to 10, Prime Minister Modi will hold bilateral talks with Albanese and call on Australian Governor-General Sam Mostyn. The Prime Minister is also scheduled to participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum...

July 8, 2026 9:36 AM

Indian diaspora in Australia hopes for stronger bilateral ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Members of the Indian diaspora and community leaders in Australia have expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit will further strengthen bilateral relations, expand business opportunities and deepen cultural and people-to-people ties between the two countries. Shivraj Singh, owner of Melbourne-based Gaylord Indian restaurant, said the visit would have a positive impact on India-Australia relations and boost cooperation across sectors. “We view PM Modi’s visit as s...

July 8, 2026 7:01 AM

India, Indonesia discuss BrahMos, deepen focus on critical minerals and UPI-QRIS integration during PM Modi’s visit

India and Indonesia discussed cooperation on the BrahMos missile system as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral defence ties, while also reviewing progress on integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Indonesia’s QRIS digital payment platform and expanding collaboration in critical minerals and mining. Speaking at a special media briefing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday, Ministry of External Affairs Secret...

July 8, 2026 5:11 AM

India, Indonesia call for decisive efforts to combat terrorism, seek action against globally proscribed terrorists

India and Indonesia have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and called for decisive, coordinated international efforts to combat the threat in accordance with international law. In a joint statement issued after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, the two leaders urged action against globally proscribed terrorists and terrorist organisations, including those designated under the UN Security Council's 1267 Sanctions Committee...

July 6, 2026 11:01 AM

PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on 91st birthday, calls his message of peace a “guiding force” for world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended birthday greetings to the 14th Dalai Lama on his 91st birthday, praising the Tibetan spiritual leader's enduring commitment to peace, harmony and global well-being. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said the Dalai Lama's message of peace and harmony continues to inspire people across the world. "Warm birthday greetings to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. His message of peace and harmony has been a guiding force for people across the world. His moral...

July 2, 2026 11:40 AM

Union Health Minister J.P Nadda reviews TB elimination campaign, dengue preparedness in Delhi; calls for greater public participation

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday chaired two high-level review meetings with the Delhi government to assess the progress of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and review preparedness for dengue prevention and control across the national capital. He stressed greater public participation, inter-agency coordination and proactive implementation to strengthen public health efforts in the national capital. Reviewing the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and the 100-day campaign, Nadda said that ...