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PMs of Australia, Singapore, New Zealand extend warm Diwali greetings

The Australian High Commission in India also hosted a lively Diwali celebration, describing it as 'a celebration to remember'

Australia calls India a trusted partner during defence industry round table

Referring to India's participation in Exercise earlier this year, Khalil said it reflected the growing strategic convergence between the two nations

Rajnath highlights India-Australia strategic ties at defence round table

Rajnath emphasised that the India-Australia relationship stands on three vital pillars- government-to-government collaboration, people-to-people connections, and expanding business and industrial ties

Rajnath visits HMAS Kuttabul, boosting India-Australia naval cooperation

HMAS Kuttabul serves as an important administrative, training, logistics, and accommodation centre for naval personnel across Fleet Base East, the main base of Australian Navy on east coast

Confident that ties will grow deeper, stronger: Rajnath meets Australian PM

The leaders reviewed the full spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, including defence industry, cyber defence, maritime security and regional challenges

India, Australia sign key defence agreements to boost strategic partnership

Rajnath Singh also held a meeting with Deputy PM Marles, along with senior defence officials from both sides, at the Parliament House in Canberra

University of Western Australia to start Mumbai, Chennai campuses by 2026

The Mumbai and Chennai campuses of the University of Western Australia are set to be operational from August 2026, and a high-level delegation from the university is in India to engage with the government and state agencies, and create an ecosystem of partnerships with Indian institutions, officials said. The University of Western Australia (UWA), Perth, has received the University Grants Commission's (UGC) nod to establish multiple branch campuses across India, with the hub to be set up in Mumbai. The UWA, one of the world's top 100 universities, will become the first Ivy League-equivalent institution and the first from Australia's prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities to set up a campus in India. "India, home to the world's largest youth population with over 371 million people aged 15 to 29, is a digitally native, entrepreneurial and globally connected generation driving innovation and growth. With one of the world's most vibrant startup ecosystems, India is translating ..

Australia, Papua New Guinea ink defence treaty, raising China's concern

The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a major bilateral defense treaty Monday that China believes targets it unfairly. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape described the agreement as a mutual defence treaty that will enable unprecedented integration of their defence forces and military personnel. It is Australia's only alliance-level security pact other than the ANZUS Treaty signed with the United States and New Zealand in 1951. It is the first such treaty for Papua New Guinea, Australia's nearest neighbour and former colony. The treaty would take effect after it was ratified by the Parliaments of both countries. Albanese said it was a great honour for Australia to have its nearest neighbour become its newest ally. This treaty contains a mutual defence obligation similar to Australia's ANZUS Treaty commitments, where we declare that in the event of an armed attack on either of our countries, we would both act t

India, Australia to deepen info sharing, maritime ties during Rajnath visit

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin two-day official visit to Australia on Thursday

India, Japan, Australia need alliance to counter major economies: Suzuki

An alliance of 'middle-power' countries will mean that these economies work together to ensure they are self-reliant among themselves and have a trusted network, he said

Asian shares rise, gold climbs amid US govt shutdown concerns; crude falls

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was up 0.5 per cent in early trading, poised for a 5.6 per cent gain this month that would be the best in a year

Dave Franco-starrer digitally altered in China, gay couple made straight

A same-sex wedding scene in the film 'Together' was digitally altered to show a heterosexual couple. Chinese viewers realised the change only after comparison screenshots spread online

India, Australia sign agreement to promote organic products' trade

India and Australia on Wednesday signed an agreement to facilitate trade of organic products including wine and agri produce in each other's countries, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday. Under the mutual recognition arrangements (MRA), both will recognise each other's organic standards and certification systems. "The MRA...is expected to boost India's organic exports further by reducing barriers, ensuring certification equivalence, and supporting more organic products and producers," it said. The implementing agencies for the MRA are India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Government of Australia. The arrangement covers organic products that are grown and processed in the two countries. It includes unprocessed plant products, processed foods and wine, it said. With organic produce commanding 30-40 per cent higher prices, farmers benefit from improved livelihoods,

WhatsApp, Reddit hit by Australia's social media ban; check full list here

eSafety Commissioner has written to 16 firms, warning that the ban may apply to their services and encouraging them to use the 'self-assessment' tool

Australia keeps migration cap steady: Which visa remains top priority? | Immigration

Despite growing anti-immigration protests in Australia, the government has confirmed that the permanent migration intake for 2025–26 will remain at 1,85,000 places, the same as last year.

Australia keeps immigration cap at 185000 with 71% skilled, defies protests

Australia keeps 2025-26 Migration Program at 185,000 places, adding a new talent and innovation visa even as anti-immigration protests rise

Australia warns social media firms over age checks before ban on children

Australian authorities said Tuesday that social media platforms should not demand age verification for all account holders starting from December, when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in the country. The government released guidelines on how platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram should apply the world's first ban on children using social media from December 10. It says verifying the ages of all account holders would be unreasonable. We think it would be unreasonable if platforms reverified everyone's age, said Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who drafted the guidelines. Her use of the word reverified" suggested the platforms usually already had sufficient data to verify a user was older than 16. She said the platforms have targeting technology to focus on those under 16. "They can target us with deadly precision when it comes to advertising. Certainly they can do this around the age of a child, she ...

Australians say Indians out! But immigrants call Aussies 'welcoming'

Anti-immigration Rally in Australia: Anti-migrant rallies unsettle Indian community in Australia, but many still see safety, stability and opportunity

‘Go back’ rallies in Australia: Why Indians are in the crosshairs | Immigration

Anti-immigration rallies in Australia have sparked fresh debate on migration. Protesters claim the system is broken — and Indians, the second-largest migrant group.

Australia's ANZ to pay $160 mn over bond deal, customer violations

The penalties are a troubling milestone for Australia's fourth-largest bank, which last week announced 3,500 job cuts as new CEO Nuno Matos looks to improve profitability