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PM Modi raises with Australian PM issue of attacks on temples in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese the issue of recent attacks on temples in Australia. The matter came up for discussion during their wide-ranging dialogue that was aimed at expanding overall ties. In his media statement, Modi said it is a matter of regret that reports of attacks on temples have been coming regularly from Australia over the past few weeks and that it is natural that such news worries everyone in India. "I conveyed these feelings and concerns to Prime Minister Albanese and he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is of special priority for him," Modi said in presence of the Australian prime minister. "Our teams will be in regular contact on this matter, and will cooperate as much as possible," he said. Modi said he discussed maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and ways to enhance mutual security with his Australian counterpart. "We discussed mutual cooperation to develop reliable and s

India and Australia plan military drills to boost defence ties over cricket

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced new military exercises to be held with Indian forces in a speech on board the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier on Thursday

Aussie PM Albanese calls India top-tier security partner for Australia

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called India a top-tier security partner for Australia

Trade, critical minerals, defence to be focus of Modi-Albanese talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese will hold extensive talks on Friday with a focus on boosting overall bilateral ties in areas of trade and investment, defence and critical minerals. The two leaders are also expected to review the situation in the Indo-Pacific amid growing concerns over China's increasing military assertiveness in the region, people familiar with the matter said. The Australian prime minister arrives in Delhi this evening after concluding his engagements in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. On Thursday morning, Modi and Albanese watched the fourth Test match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. "As two cricket-loving nations, Australia and India share a fierce but friendly rivalry. At the heart of this contest is genuine respect, reflecting the affection and friendship between our peoples," Albanese tweeted. Later he visited Mumbai where his engagements included an interaction at the India-Australia CEO's forum. Days ahead of h

Australian PM emplanes for India, on visit to deepen links with PM Modi

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emplaned for India on Wednesday at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi

India-Australia trade deal to boost bilateral ties, says Tony Abbott

The interim trade deal between both nations was signed in April last year but kicked in from 29 December. Both sides have now started working towards a comprehensive trade deal

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India beat Australia by six wickets in second Test to go 2-0 up in series

India defeated Australia by six wickets in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series in another three-day finish here on Sunday. Set a target of 115 after Australia were bowled out for 113 in their second innings, India completed the chase in 26.4 overs on the third day of the match. India were 14 for 1 at lunch. Earlier in the day, Ravindra Jadeja returned with brilliant figures of 7/42 in 12.1 overs while his spin colleague Ravichandran Ashwin took three Australian wickets. Travis Head top-scored for Australia with 43 off 46 balls even as the others paid the price for some atrocious shot selection on a slow Kotla track. Brief Scores: Australia: 263 and 113 all out in 31.1 overs (Travis Head 43, Marnus Labuschagne 35; Ravindra Jadeja 7/42, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/59). India: 262 and 118 for 6 in 26.4 overs (Rohit Sharma 31, Cheteshwar Pujara 31 not out; Nathan Lyon 2/49).

India 14/1 at lunch on Day 3, need 101 runs to win against Australia

India were 14 for 1 at lunch on day three, needing 101 more runs to win the second Test against Australia here on Sunday. Captain Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara were batting on 12 and 1 respectively at the break. India bowled Australia out for 113 in their second innings in the morning session. Ravindra Jadeja returned with brilliant figures of 7/42 in 12.1 overs while his spin colleague Ravichandran Ashwin took three Australian wickets. Travis Head top-scored for Australia with 43 off 46 balls as they struggled on a slow and low Kotla track. Brief Scores: Australia: 263 and 113 all out in 31.1 overs (Travis Head 43, Marnus Labuschagne 35; Ravindra Jadeja 7/42, Ravichandran Ashwin 3/59) vs India 262 and 14 for 1 in 4 overs.

Australia go into Test with just one quick but O'Keefe remains bullish

Australia going into a Test match with just one pacer is a rarity but former spinner Steve O'Keefe is confident the Pat Cummins-led side has the capability to bounce back after the innings loss in Nagpur against India. Australia lost the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series by an innings and 132 runs on a turning track, which prompted Cummins to go with just one quick and three spinners -- Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy and debutant Matthew Kuhnemann -- in the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. This is the first time in more than five years that Australia are playing three regular spinners, with the previous occasion being the2017 Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram, where the visitors went in with three tweakers -- Lyon, Ashton Agar and O'Keefe. With pacers Cameron Green and Mitchell Starc not selected due to injury concerns and Josh Hazlewood succumbing to a left Achilles tendon issue, Cummins is the only quick who will do all the heavy lifting in the pace-bowlin

Australia too produces bouncy tracks; we want to solve problems: McDonald

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has played down the conversation about "doctored pitches" in India, and indicated he wants his team to be problem solvers who can adjust to changes in conditions from one venue to another. The Australian media has gone hammer and tongs over the manner in which the pitch for the opening Test in Nagpur has been prepared, saying it had been tailor-made to assist spinners and trouble the touring party's left-handed batters. However, McDonald, who took over the head coach's job from Justin Langer early last year, said ahead of the start of the match on Thursday that he is "excited by the challenge that confronts us", clearly echoing the sentiments of his captain Pat Cummins. "Our job is to solve the problems that the wicket presents and that's the great part about Test cricket, is the conditions change from country to country and from venue to venue within the country," McDonald told SEN's Whateley on Thursday. The coach added that all along the feeling i

Australia opt to bat as India hand out Test debuts to Suryakumar and Bharat

Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat in the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium here on Thursday. India's charismatic middle-order batter in T20I cricket Suryakumar Yadav made his Test debut along with wicket-keeper KS Bharat, with the Cummins-led Australia handing out the Baggy Green to spinner Todd Murphy. Former India coach Ravi Shastri handed out the India caps, while Australia spinner and a member of the playing XI, Nathan Lyon presented the Baggy Green to Murphy. In a first, the BCCI invited both Suryakumar and Bharat's families to come inside the ground and watch the Test cap presentation ceremony. Head coach Rahul Dravid congratulated and shook hands with the family members of both the India players. It may be recalled that Bharat had donned the gloves for India in place of Wriddhiman Saha on day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Kanpur in 2021, after the Bengal gloveman had ...

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India-Aus trade pact 'watershed moment' in bilateral ties, says PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said the India-Australia trade pact, which came into effect on December 29, is a watershed moment for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries

India-Australia trade agreement to greatly benefit MSMEs: Piyush Goyal

The interim pact between India and Australia, also known as Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), has the potential to double bilateral trade to $50 billion in half a decade

India-Australia interim trade deal kicks in today after eight-month wait

The implementation of the interim trade pact, also known as Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) has the potential to double the bilateral trade between the two countries to $50 billion

Australia FTA: Wine industry gears up for foreign market's entry in India

The duty cut regime on Australian wine under the recent trade agreement strikes a balance between protecting the domestic industry and opening the path for greater investments and tie-ups

India, Australia interim trade agreement comes into effect next week

India will get duty-free access to more than 6,300 sectors, helping its companies in textiles, agricultural products, leather

Australia looks to double trade with India as Chinese restrictions bite

With a middle-to-high income population of about 85 million people - roughly three times Australia's total population - it's seen as a prime target for sectors from education, to wine and tourism

Australia, India working to ensure clean, sustainable environment: Official

Australia and India are working together to ensure a clean and sustainable environment for future generations as part of a comprehensive strategic partnership initiative between the two countries, Australian Consul General for South India Sarah Kirlew said on Thursday. The bilateral relationship between the two countries is at an all-time high, Sarah Kirlew said here while highlighting the importance of collaboration between India and Australia at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) Energy Consortium - Energy Summit 2022 to power the global transformation to a low-carbon future. Over 400 industry leaders, faculty, researchers, and students from academia besides policymakers and government officials are taking part in the two-day summit, which commenced at IIT-Madras Research Park today. "As part of our comprehensive strategic partnership, our governments and leaders are working together to ensure a clean and sustainable environment for future generations. ...