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PM Modi in Australia LIVE: Australia can help India achieve 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, says PM The Prime Minister, who landed in Australia on Wednesday (July 8) after concluding his visit to Indonesia, was accorded a grand reception by the Indian diaspora in Melbourne.

India-Australia education partnership: Victoria University, Flinders ... Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reviewed the expanding India-Australia education partnership during their annual summit in Melbourne, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying the two sides noted the growing presence of Australian universities in India. Among the key outcomes of Modi's visit was approval for Victoria University to set up and operate a campus in Gurugram. Another major development was the handing over of a Letter of Intent to Flinders University to set up a campus in Bengaluru. The two leaders said educational partnerships were helping build a future-ready workforce, foster innovation and strengthen people-to-people ties, while also pointing to broader cooperation in science, technology and skills. Modi, who arrived in Melbourne on the second leg of his three-nation visit, took part in the third India-Australia Annual Summit hosted by Albanese. The two leaders also held one-on-one talks followed by delegation-level discussions, and welcomed the successful completion of six years of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The ME…

India-Australia Diplomacy: Canberra to Return Ancient Indian Artefacts The trio of exquisite artefacts, all traced back to the sacred temple traditions of Tamil Nadu, underscores a robust international partnership rooted in mutual respect and historical justice. Among the returned antiquities is a majestic granite sculpture of Nandi, the celestial vehicle of Lord Shiva. Sculpted during the 11th-12th century, the figure represents a cornerstone of Shiva temple architecture, epitomising unwavering devotion, strength, and faith. Reflecting the sublime mastery of medieval metalwork, Canberra is also returning an 11th-century bronze Trident featuring the Auspicious Kali (Bhadrakali). Revered as a fierce manifestation of the divine feminine associated with protection and absolute strength, this piece highlights the profound religious importance and artistic brilliance of the era. Completing the triad is a remarkable 12th-century basalt sculpture depicting the six-headed Skanda, also widely worshipped across southern India as Lord Murugan. The war deity's multi-headed manifestation symbolises divine power and ultimate spiritual significance. The formal announcement of this repatriati…

PM Modi Australia Visit Live Updates: Operation Sindoor's 'echo heard ... Australia will return three antiquities of Tamil Nadu origin to India, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The artefacts include an 11th-12th century stone sculpture of Nandi, the sacred bull and vehicle of Lord Shiva; an 11th-century metal trident bearing the image of Bhadrakali; and a 12th-century six-headed stone statue of Karthikeya. The MEA said the artefacts "will be transported back to India in due course". Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India does not look at passports before extending help, adding that the country's humanitarian efforts have earned it global trust. He said Australia also plays an important role in advancing humanitarian causes, describing it as a shared pillar of the India-Australia partnership. Highlighting India's humanitarian outreach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India responded swiftly after the recent earthquake in Venezuela, treating the tragedy as its own and extending relief and rescue assistance.Modi said India launched relief and rescue operations, sent humanitarian aid and deployed experts to assist the people affected by the earthquake in Venezu…

Australia and India's "complimentary strengths" are expected to be explored during a visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr Modi, who has held power in India since 2014, is visiting Melbourne from Wednesday as part of the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit where he will meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The nations established a landmark comprehensive strategic partnership in 2020, which aimed to strengthen education and defence co-operation, along with protecting neighbouring maritime space. Australia India Institute chief executive Lisa Singh said Mr Modi's visit would be an important time for deepening the partnership, which built on a smaller 2009 deal. "We could see more establishing of (deals) in defence ties," she said. "We want to combine our complimentary strengths as two maritime democracies. "One of the ways we want to do that is to boost defence literacy and industrial ties, particularly in areas of education." Conversations about increased tertiary study arrangements, information sharing and naval exercises are also expected to feature, as Australia "looks more long-term" at strategic partnerships. The visit will have a backdrop of the long-ra…

PM Modi's Australia visit: Early trade pact, big investment, clean energy and more India and Australia are strengthening economic ties and bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi invited Australian businesses to invest in India's expanding economy. AustralianSuper announced a significant new investment in India's infrastructure fund. Discussions covered opportunities in clean energy, critical minerals, and technology sectors. Both nations aim to expand cooperation in trade and emerging sectors.

Australia's Indian community prepares to put on a show for PM's visit On a grey July day, a Melbourne community hall is bursting with colour as Australia's Indian community gears up to welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese hails India’s economic growth; looks forward to hosting PM Modi again Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praised the growing India-Australia relationship and said he looked forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia again soon

ANI09 Jul 2026, 11:01 GMT+ Melbourne (Australia), July 9 (ANI): Business and tourism leaders in Australia hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the Australia CEO Forum. Industry officials are hopeful of significant collaboration opportunities between India and Australia regarding tourism, critical minerals, clean energy, and green gas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday in the second leg of his three-nation visit. On Thursday, PM Modi joined his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception. Speaking with ANI, Peter Shelley, Managing Director of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), said the address underscored the immense potential for expanding tourism ties between India and Australia. Peter Shelley, Managing Director of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), said 'The biggest takeaway is the opportunity for Australia and India, especially in tourism.' He further added, 'I think the interest is already very strong across many dimensions and in the tourism context we just keep seeing Indian tourism building and building all the time and we're really excit…

PM's Australia visit cements defence axis; P‑8s and joint drills ready Indo‑Pacific response Prime Minister Modi's visit strengthens India-Australia strategic ties and regional security. Both nations are enhancing maritime security through joint patrols and information sharing. Military exercises like Pitch Black and Talisman Sabre will boost interoperability. Defence cooperation extends to secure communications and industrial partnerships. This collaboration solidifies their role as Indo-Pacific security providers.

PM Modi meets Australia Governor-General Sam Mostyn, discusses bilateral ties PM Modi is in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation visit

‘Honoured to welcome my friend’: Australian PM ahead of PM Modi’s visit next week Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese eagerly anticipates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Melbourne from July 8-10. This meeting, part of Modi's three-nation tour, aims to bolster the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia. Discussions will focus on deepening cooperation in trade, defense, security, and technology, reinforcing the Indo-Pacific's peace and prosperity. Albanese expressed honor in welcoming his "friend" Modi, highlighting the relationship's growing significance.

PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia strategic ties amid global uncertainty Over the past few years, we have built a strong framework for future cooperation by combining the capabilities of both countries, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

'Decisions as swift as T20 match': PM Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties Prime Minister Modi highlighted India-Australia ties using cricket analogies during his visit. He stated that cricket serves as a diplomatic language between the two nations. Both countries will host major sporting events in the coming years. Terrorist attacks in Pahalgam and Sydney were strongly condemned by both leaders. A landmark atomic cooperation agreement was also announced by Prime Minister Modi.

India-Australia relationship has ‘never been more consequential’: PM Albanese The leaders will meet in Melbourne for bilateral discussions and PM Modi will also call on Governor General Sam Mostyn AC during the visit