India, Australia launch PACTS to boost cyber, critical technology cooperation

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday announced a Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) to deepen cooperation in these sectors and strengthen supply chain resilience by building on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation.

India, Australia sign energy security agreement, pave way for uranium trade

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:34 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) India and Australia on Thursday finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the landmark agreement would strengthen India's clean energy ambitions and further deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector.

PM Modi understands business, long-term investing: AustralianSuper CEO

IANS | July 9, 2026 10:15 AM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's long-term vision for India's economic growth and his understanding of business and investing have reinforced investor confidence in the country, AustralianSuper Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Paul Schroder said on Thursday.

India targets global FTA network after landmark EU deal

IANS | July 9, 2026 9:12 AM

Washington, July 9 (IANS) Fresh from concluding its landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, India is pursuing an ambitious strategy to expand its network of trade agreements across North America, Latin America, Africa and the Gulf, with negotiations already underway or planned with several major economies, the country's chief trade negotiator has said.