In the meeting ahead of Quad summit, Australian PM Morrison said he had the opportunity to discuss the recent announcement on the AUKUS agreement with PM Modi.
The Australia-UK-US trilateral is beneficial to India, because its central purpose is to add one more lever in building a balance against China’s power.
Australian envoy to India Barry O’Farrell says his country’s cutting-edge naval capabilities will help give teeth to strategic ambitions of its partners in the region.
In a joint statement issued after the ministerial dialogue, the two nations called for the Taliban to guarantee safe passage for foreign nationals & Afghans wanting to leave.
India & Australia held their inaugural 2+2 dialogue Saturday, with plans to enhance their ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ by expanding the scope of joint military exercises.
A 73-year-old Australian, who has been stranded in Bengaluru since March last year, challenged the ban on multiple bases, including constitutional grounds.
Violation of Australia's ban, imposed in view of the Covid surge in India, comes with a hefty penalty or 5-year jail term or both, & has been described as 'racist' by many.
Scott Morrison said it is a temporary arrangement and a very difficult decision that it has been put in place to ensure Australia does not get a third wave of Covid.
PM Modi tweeted that he and Australia's Scott Morrison discussed issues of common interest and reiterated their commitment to consolidating their comprehensive strategic partnership.
The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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