On August 15, 2025, India celebrated its 79th Independence Day across its missions in Australia, including Perth, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. The day began with ceremonial hoisting of the …
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PM Modi Wraps Up Strategic Visits to Maldives and UK; Reaffirms Maldives as Key Ally
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the Maldives as a key pillar of India’s “Neighborhood First” and “Mahasagar” vision, pledging continued support for capacity building and sustainable development initiatives. …
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PM Modi Embarks on Official Visit to UK and Maldives
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Maldives from July 23-26, 2025. In his departure statement, released by …
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Shubhanshu Shukla’s Space Mission Sets Stage for Quad’s Next Strategic Leap
by Pooja Bhardwaj 7 minutes readGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic return from the International Space Station (ISS) on July 15, 2025, marked a defining moment in India’s space journey. He became the first Indian to …
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MEA Report Reinforces India’s Diplomatic Push in Indo-Pacific Ahead of Hosting Quad Leaders’ Summit
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readAs India prepares to host the upcoming Quad Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi this fall, the recently released 2024 Annual Report by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) provides a …
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Global Drug Cartel Busted: Raids Span India, US, and Australia
by Pooja Bhardwaj 3 minutes readWhat started as a vehicle stop in New Delhi has unraveled a sprawling international drug trafficking network stretching across four continents and over ten countries, with arrests and seizures now …
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Australia Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga with Over 55 Events Nationwide
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readAcross Australia, from Parliament House in Canberra to suburban community halls in Perth, over 55 events were held to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, …
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Japan’s Consul-General in Perth Reaffirms Quad Vision: Friendship, Prosperity, and a Free Indo-Pacific
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readReflecting on the evolution of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising Japan, India, Australia, and the United States, Japan’s Consul-General in Perth, Atsushi Karimata emphasized that cooperation among member nations …
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Consulate General of India in Perth, Australia Hosts Consular Open House
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readTo bridge the information gap and strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora, the Consulate General of India (CGI), in collaboration with the Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), hosted a …
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In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, now officially the world’s tallest railway arch bridge. …