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Echoes of strikes on Pak terror camps were heard across globe: PM Modi lauds precision, credibility of Indian defence machinery

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:20 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the credibility and capability of India's defence platforms while highlighting the military action during Operation Sindoor as proof of India's growing prowess. He said that echoes of India's strikes on terror camps were heard across the world.

PM Modi 'true friend' of Australia: Albanese at ‘Melbourne meets Modi' event

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:41 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "true friend of Australia", Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday said that it was an honour to host the Indian leader as he welcomed him to packed Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during an Indian community event.

Third visit in 12 years showcases great heights India-Australia ties have achieved: PM Modi

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:31 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his third visit to Australia in 12 years demonstrates the great heights that the ties between the two nations have achieved.

Nepal Speaker invites Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for official visit

IANS | July 9, 2026 4:04 PM

Kathmandu, July 9 (IANS) Nepal's Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dol Prasad Aryal, has extended an invitation to India's Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, to visit the Himalayan nation, Speaker Aryal's Secretariat said on Thursday.

Pakistan's structural weaknesses continue to deter foreign investors: Report

IANS | July 9, 2026 3:49 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Pakistan's chaotic governance, policy inconsistency and political instability continue to deter foreign investment despite repeated overseas investment pitches by the country's leadership, according to a report.

Massive Melbourne reception for PM Modi bowls over Albanese, Victorian Premier

IANS | July 9, 2026 3:45 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Thousands of people gathered at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening, local time, to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chants of 'Modi', 'Modi' creating an electric atmosphere at the venue which has hosted many iconic events in the past.

Melbourne meets Modi: Over 30,000 assemble at Marvel Stadium for PM Modi’s address

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:46 PM

Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) More than 30,000 people have gathered in Melbourne ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Indian community at Marvel Stadium, making it one of the largest gathering ever for any world leader in Australia.

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday said that 57 per cent of the country's exports to India would become tariff-free from the first day under the free trade agreement (FTA).

India among frontrunners in global race for AI data centres

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the leading contenders in the race for AI data centres that will power the next generation of computing, with global technology giants including Google, Microsoft and Amazon -- alongside major domestic conglomerates -- committing billions of dollars to set up AI-ready data centre infrastructure in the country, according to an article in The Citizen.

Bangladesh’s children hit hard by measles amid failed vaccination drive

IANS | July 9, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Unhealthy living conditions, malnutrition, insufficient primary health care facilities, delays in treatment and high cost are driving a surge in infections among children under five in Bangladesh, with measles and exacting a heavy toll, a new report has said.

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Echoes of strikes on Pak terror camps were heard across globe: PM Modi lauds precision, credibility of Indian defence machinery

PM Modi 'true friend' of Australia: Albanese at ‘Melbourne meets Modi' event

Third visit in 12 years showcases great heights India-Australia ties have achieved: PM Modi

Nepal Speaker invites Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for official visit

Pakistan's structural weaknesses continue to deter foreign investors: Report

Massive Melbourne reception for PM Modi bowls over Albanese, Victorian Premier

Melbourne meets Modi: Over 30,000 assemble at Marvel Stadium for PM Modi’s address

New Zealand businesses set to boom with our India trade deal: PM Luxon

India among frontrunners in global race for AI data centres

Bangladesh’s children hit hard by measles amid failed vaccination drive

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