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Melbourne prepares to welcome PM Modi, record crowd expected at Marvel Arena event (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 7, 2026 5:09 PM

Melbourne, July 7 (IANS) The Indian community in Australia is eagerly looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Melbourne, later this week with record crowds expected to attend 'Melbourne meets Modi' diaspora event on July 9. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Melbourne, India's High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, expressed the commitment of both nations to a free, open, peaceful, rule-based international order and Indo-Pacific.

PM Modi and Indonesian counterpart share a lighter moment at banquet lunch, latter’s praise draws cheers

IANS | July 7, 2026 4:41 PM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shared a lighter moment during the banquet lunch on Tuesday, and their light-hearted interaction caught the attention of all those dignitaries present from both sides.

India follows path of development, not expansionism: PM Modi at Indonesian Parliament

IANS | July 7, 2026 4:24 PM

Jakarta, July 7 (IANS) While asserting that his friendship with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto transcends all boundaries of copyright, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India as a nation that follows the path of development, not expansionism.

Global rights groups flag 'politically motivated exclusion' of lawyers in B'desh from bar association polls

IANS | July 7, 2026 4:07 PM

Paris, July 7 (IANS) At least 16 international human rights organisations, bar associations, and law societies worldwide on Tuesday strongly condemned the widespread obstruction, intimidation, and "politically motivated" exclusion of lawyers identified as supporters of the Awami League or as independent candidates from participating in bar association elections across Bangladesh.

PM Modi's global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia's top award (Ld)

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The 'Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia' has become the latest addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing list of international honours, taking the total number of global awards conferred upon him to 35.

Nepal PM meets ADB President in first one-on-one meeting with foreign dignitary

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:06 PM

Kathmandu, July 7 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who had avoided one-on-one meetings with foreign officials since taking office, held his first such meeting on Tuesday with visiting Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda.

Pakistan: Nine police personnel killed after armed assailants target police post in Balochistan

IANS | July 7, 2026 3:01 PM

Quetta, July 7 (IANS) At least nine police personnel, including two Station House Officers (SHOs), were killed after armed assailants targetted a police post in Ziarat district of Pakistan's Balochistan province, officials said on Tuesday, local media reported.

India and China discuss expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people ties

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:58 PM

Beijing, July 7 (IANS) India and China held discussions on expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides agreed to strengthen efforts to fully implement the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for stable and mutually beneficial relations that deliver tangible benefits to the people of both nations.

18 injured in Damascus bombing amid Macron's landmark Syria visit

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:54 PM

Damascus, July 7 (IANS) Two explosions occurred near the Ministry of Tourism in Syria's capital Damascus on Tuesday afternoon, injuring 18 people, including four police officers, local media reported citing the latest information released by the country's Interior Ministry.

Afghan Minister Ataullah Omari arrives in India for official visit

IANS | July 7, 2026 2:45 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and holding discussions on matters of shared interest between the two countries.

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Melbourne prepares to welcome PM Modi, record crowd expected at Marvel Arena event (IANS Exclusive)

PM Modi and Indonesian counterpart share a lighter moment at banquet lunch, latter’s praise draws cheers

India follows path of development, not expansionism: PM Modi at Indonesian Parliament

Global rights groups flag 'politically motivated exclusion' of lawyers in B'desh from bar association polls

PM Modi's global honours tally reaches 35 with Indonesia's top award (Ld)

Nepal PM meets ADB President in first one-on-one meeting with foreign dignitary

Pakistan: Nine police personnel killed after armed assailants target police post in Balochistan

India and China discuss expanding cooperation in trade, economy and people-to-people ties

18 injured in Damascus bombing amid Macron's landmark Syria visit

Afghan Minister Ataullah Omari arrives in India for official visit

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