Speaking at a joint press statement after the Third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, the two leaders projected India and Australia as trusted strategic partners united by democratic values, shared interests in the Indo-Pacific and expanding economic complementarities.
Bhagirath is accused of sexually harassing a minor girl and was arrested under the the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Trump issued a fresh warning to Iran, saying next US response will be far more worse.
Indian security agencies are reportedly in touch with their Western counterparts to strengthen security of Indian nationals and prevent such attacks.
India and Australia also agreed to deepen collaboration in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) to offer rapid, coordinated and sustainable disaster response, recognising the shared commitment to regional peace, security, prosperity and resilience.
The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice to the Centre and all States on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, but declined to grant any interim stay, noting that the law has not yet been notified.
The BJP is now set to independently govern 15 states, marking a notable expansion of its direct influence. The NDA’s overall tally rises further due to its alliances in key regions, including Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, and Meghalaya, consolidating its presence across diverse political landscapes.
Hailing the BJP’s historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the party’s record win in the state would not have been possible without the efforts and struggles of countless BJP workers over generations.
The resignation comes after the Left Democratic Front suffered a major setback in the Kerala Assembly elections, reducing its strength significantly in the state.
In the immediate aftermath of fiercely contested Assembly elections across multiple states, the Congress leadership moved swiftly to engage with key regional players, signaling both political recalibration and an attempt to consolidate Opposition unity in a shifting electoral landscape.
