Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Australia’s leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor and visit Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday. Addressing a special media briefing on PM Modi’s ongoing visit to Australia, Misri stated that Australian PM Anthony Albanese will accompany the visiting leader during his visit to the MCG, where they will unveil a roadmap for sports collaboration between both countries.”The visit, o…
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Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that discussions with Australian leaders during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Australia reflected their strong appreciation for the people-to-people relationship between the two nations while they also acknowledged concerns over changes to the student visa assessment framework and processing delays. Dismissing reports suggesting restrictions on new applications, Misri said that Australia has assured India …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, during his meeting with PM Narendra Modi in Melbourne on Thursday, raised the issue of China’s latest launch of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into the South Pacific , Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has confirmed. “This was raised by the Australian Premier and there was a certain amount of concern expressed about this development. The Prime Minister mentioned that we see the Indo-Pacific as an area where we would …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Highlighting the growing trend of ‘Bhajan Clubbing’ among India’s Gen Z, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he has heard that the Indian community in Australia remains deeply connected to its roots, with weekends marked by faith, spirituality, cultural activities, and community gatherings. He noted that the Indian Film Festival would begin in Melbourne in the coming days and conveyed his best wishes for its successful organisation.Addressing the massive I…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) In a rousing address that electrified thousands of members of the Indian diaspora at the ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased his trademark charisma, connecting deeply with the audience through heartfelt anecdotes, a bold vision, and infectious optimism. Speaking at the iconic Marvel Stadium, PM Modi asserted, “The world is witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platforms. You must have seen a demonstration of thi…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is aiming to become a developed nation with the building of a new manufacturing ecosystem “from chips to ships” and is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation. Addressing the Indian community in Melbourne, Prime Minister Modi added that India has grown from a few hundred to over two lakh registered startups, with more than 4,000 new ventures launching every month.He praised the youth of India for transfo…
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. Addressing a community reception event titled ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ in Australia on Thursday, PM Modi highlighted the role of Indian diaspora in strengthening ties between both countries.”When I visited Australia in 2014, it was the first time an Indian Pr…
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. The Australian PM admitted that the stadium has hosted many memorable events over the years, but none more significant than the Indian community gathering.Addressing the massive Indian community gatherin…
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. As PM Modi walked in with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, he was greeted with a huge roar showcasing the huge excitement amongst the crowd, majorly comprising members of the Indian diaspora.The enormous crow…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Thursday’s decision to repatriate Indian artifacts from Australia will see three Indian antiquities returning home soon. Standing alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced that items of cultural significance to India, currently displayed in museums across the Oceania nation, will be returned, while hailing the progress made in repatriating an Australian First Nations ancestor from the Government Museum of Chennai.The decision, he sa…