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.

Naseeruddin Shah comes onboard Dhanush, Mammootty-starrer 'Om'

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:38 AM

Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The makers of director Rajkumar Periasamy's next film 'Om', featuring Tamil star Dhanush and Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead, on Thursday welcomed well known Bollywood star Naseeruddin Shah onboard the unit of the film.

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.

'Global economy resilient despite Mideast war'

IANS | July 9, 2026 11:33 AM

Washington, July 9 (IANS) Global economic institutions said that the world economy has remained broadly resilient despite the shock from the war in the Middle East, but warned that uncertainty remains high and urged continued international cooperation to safeguard trade, energy supplies and economic stability.