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.

EU needs to deliver as India steps up pace to roll out free trade pact: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India, the world’s fastest growing economy, has gained increasing importance among Western countries amid the drastic changes in the global landscape triggered by Donald Trump taking over as US President, China’s increasing alienation and the continuing Ukraine-Russia war, according to a new report.

ISI plots Khalistan-linked attacks on Indian diaspora in UK, Canada, warn agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | July 9, 2026 1:08 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Indian intelligence agencies have warned of an emerging security threat to the Indian diaspora in Canada and the United Kingdom, with inputs indicating that elements linked to the Pakistan-based Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Khalistani extremists are planning a coordinated campaign of attacks against individuals perceived to be supporters of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China tech firms reduce workforce by 1.3 lakh amid AI transition

IANS | July 9, 2026 12:51 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) China's major technology companies have trimmed nearly 1.3 lakh jobs over the past year as rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate restructuring reshape the sector, with a new report criticising the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) for remaining silent over the large-scale workforce disruption.

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.