India, Australia reaffirm commitment to open, rules-based Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:57 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday reaffirmed their shared commitment to an open and rules-based Indo-Pacific. They strongly opposed any destabilising or unilateral action to change the status quo and undermine regional peace and stability.

PM Modi meets Victoria Governor, discusses growing educational ties

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:44 PM

Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner, in Melbourne, with discussions centred on deepening educational cooperation between India and Victoria through stronger academic collaborations, research partnerships and greater student mobility.

Indo-Pacific represents shared aspirations of India, Australia, says PM Modi

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:59 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing India and Australia as "vibrant democracies and important ocean powers", Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Indo-Pacific is not just a meeting point of two oceans but showcases the shared aspirations of like-minded democracies like India and Australia.

Australia values India as top-tier security partner: Anthony Albanese

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:49 AM

Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Highlighting India's position as a top-tier security partner, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation marks a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties and reflects shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

India, Australia to move forward as natural, trusted partners, says PM Modi at CEO Forum

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:30 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the growing economic partnership between India and Australia, describing the two countries as "natural and trusted partners" amid global uncertainty, while urging businesses from both nations to deepen collaboration across sectors ranging from clean energy and infrastructure to artificial intelligence and education.

Trump claims he remains Iran's top assassination target

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:18 PM

Ankara, July 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that he remains Iran's primary assassination target but insisted the threat would not alter his decisions, saying protecting the United States and preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon outweighed the personal risks of holding office.