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

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...

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday wishes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

July 10, 2026 9:42 PM

PM Modi, Amit Shah extend birthday wishes to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday extended birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, praising his contribution to strengthening India's defence capabilities and public service. In a post on X, PM Modi lauded Singh's leadership in advancing India's defence sector and promoting self-reliance. "Birthday greetings to Union Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh Ji. He is...

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on first visit by an Indian PM in 40 years

July 10, 2026 4:30 PM

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on first visit by an Indian PM in 40 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland on Friday, where he was received by his New Zealand counterpart, Christopher Luxon. The two leaders greeted each other with a warm embrace.   Prime Minister Modi is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of PM Luxon. The visit marks the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in four decades.   In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Reached Auckland a short while ago. Thankful to Prime Minister Luxon for the welcome at the ai...

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

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...

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

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...

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in road accident in Karnataka’s Karwar

July 9, 2026 2:50 PM

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in road accident in Karnataka’s Karwar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Karnataka. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "The mishap in Karwar, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured." The accident occurred on Thursday morning when a SUV carrying a group of friends collided head-on with a truck at Balagar in the Arabail Gh...

PM Modi meets Governor-General of Australia, exchanges views on bilateral ties

July 9, 2026 2:30 PM

PM Modi meets Governor-General of Australia, exchanges views on bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn in Melbourne. During his meeting with Governor-General Mostyn, PM Modi reviewed the growing depth and diversity of bilateral relations and expressed satisfaction over the steady expansion of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two leaders welcomed the growing economic engagement between the two countries and expressed confidence that stronger trade, investment, education and innovation...

‘Decisions as swift as T20, partnership as enduring as a Test match’: PM Modi highlights growing India-Australia ties

July 9, 2026 2:06 PM

‘Decisions as swift as T20, partnership as enduring as a Test match’: PM Modi highlights growing India-Australia ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday used cricket analogies to underscore the growing strength of India-Australia ties, describing the bilateral partnership as one built on speed, focus and long-term commitment during a joint press statement with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne. Addressing the media after the third India-Australia Annual Summit, PM Modi said cricket had become the "diplomatic language" of relations between the two countries and used the sport's diffe...

PM Modi, Anthony Albanese hold third India-Australia Annual Summit, expand strategic partnership across key sectors

July 9, 2026 1:17 PM

PM Modi, Anthony Albanese hold third India-Australia Annual Summit, expand strategic partnership across key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday held the third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, reaffirming their commitment to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through enhanced cooperation in trade, defence, critical technologies, clean energy, education and people-to-people ties. PM Modi, who is on a visit to Australia, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Government House on his arrival before holding one-on-one talks with Prim...

PM Modi’s Australia visit delivers 18 major outcomes, deepening defence, energy, technology and education ties

July 9, 2026 1:54 PM

PM Modi’s Australia visit delivers 18 major outcomes, deepening defence, energy, technology and education ties

India and Australia on Thursday unveiled an ambitious package of 18 agreements and initiatives spanning defence, maritime security, clean energy, critical technologies, education, skill development and cultural cooperation, marking a major expansion of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following the third India-Australia Annual Summit. The outcomes announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia are aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across strategic, econom...