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Victoria Police initiates action against Khalistan supporters

In a statement, the Victoria Police appealed to identify six men following an affray in Melbourne.

2023-03-20T11:49:40.123702+00:00 IST

British Muslim man found guilty of terrorism offences

According to the statement, the culprit was identified as Asad Bhatti of Holland Close, Redhill was arrested on the charges in January 2021, and a search was carried out at an address in Redhill.

2023-03-18T21:44:30.743934+00:00 IST

Protests in London against illegal migration Bill

Thousands of protesters in London took to the streets to march against the government's illegal migration on Saturday.

2023-03-18T20:09:01.726810+00:00 IST

Turkey agrees to start process for Finland's NATO bid

President Erdogan at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto in Ankara noted that Finland has fulfilled all their security concerns so it will start the process of ratifying Finland's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

2023-03-17T22:33:32.701982+00:00 IST

"No meaning": Russia over ICC's arrest warrant against Putin

While rejecting the warrant on Friday, Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the ministry of foreign affairs, said, "Russia is not a member of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and bears no obligations under it. Russia does not cooperate with this body, and possible [pretences] for arrest coming from the International Court of Justice will be legally null and void for us."

2023-03-17T21:17:17.706154+00:00 IST

After US, UK, NZ ban TikTok on government devices

The UK, on Thursday, announced the ban of TikTok with immediate effect citing security fears linked to the video-sharing app's ownership by a Chinese company.

2023-03-17T18:44:37.518267+00:00 IST

Khalistani supporters force Brisbane's Indian Consulate to close

"Slogans were raised against Hindus calling them supremacists with Khalistan Zindabad," said The Australia Today at the Indian Consulate located on Swann Road in the Taringa suburb of Brisbane.

2023-03-15T11:30:06.954776+00:00 IST

6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea

"Earthquake of Magnitude:6.1, Occurred on 14-03-2023, 06:19:08 IST, Lat: -5.47 & Long: 146.87, Depth: 200 Km, Location: 443 km N of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea," NCS tweeted on Tuesday.

2023-03-14T03:16:09.632364+00:00 IST

Australian PM arrives in India with 25 business leaders

"Off to India. And 25 leading business people are going. The CEO of Wesfarmers from here, and Fortescue and the chair of BHP, Rio Tinto, they're all on their way," the Australian Prime Minister said in the interview.

2023-03-08T12:13:28.026178+00:00 IST

Australian space industry warns against China's spy satellites

Roberts said the number of satellites in space had more than doubled to around 8,000 as China launched more satellites than the United States did last year, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

2023-03-06T18:22:31.754072+00:00 IST

Australian PM Albanese sends Holi greetings ahead of India visit

"I'm delighted to send my best wishes to all Australians celebrating the great festival of Holi. Steeped in faith and tradition, Holi has a special place in modern Australia and around the world. This Holi I will be honoured to celebrate in India. This will be my third visit, but first as Prime Minister," read the statement quoting the Australian PM.

2023-03-06T15:06:40.079287+00:00 IST

Freedom of religion is alive and well in India: Report

He cracked open the conspiracy by the West to manufacture the impression that democratic India has become a kind of Hindu Rashtra (nation).

2023-03-06T10:27:26.214612+00:00 IST

Canadian Government's key coalition partner targets China

Canada's New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh on Saturday ruled out the allegations of Chinese meddling in Canadian elections.

2023-03-06T05:20:36.729012+00:00 IST

Australian PM Albanese visit to India will deepen strategic ties

Albanese will join PM Modi for the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. They will discuss trade and investment, renewable energy, technology, defence and security cooperation. The visit will also highlight our strong educational and cultural ties.

2023-03-04T04:48:30.398704+00:00 IST

Pro-Khalistan supporters vandalise Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple

Temple President Satinder Shukla told The Australia Today, "Temple Priest and devotees called this morning and notified me about the vandalism on the boundary wall of our temple."

2023-03-04T03:57:09.078684+00:00 IST

Indian Consulate attacked by Khalistanis in Australia's Brisbane

The Honorary Consulate of India located on Swann Road in the Taringa suburb of Brisbane in Australia's Queensland was targeted by Khalistan supporters on the night of February 21.

2023-02-24T10:52:47.634993+00:00 IST

China ends coal ban, starts contacting Australian producers

One of the coal producers, New Hope Corporation confirmed that several Chinese buyers had approached them in the past month to purchase their coal.

2023-02-20T00:57:30.047704+00:00 IST

V Muraleedharan meets Australian Minister Tony Buti in Perth

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan met with Australian Minister for Education, Aboriginal Affairs, Citizenship & Multicultural Interests Tony Buti and Indian-origin Parliamentarians from Western Australia at Perth on Sunday and discuss opportunities to deepen cooperation in education, trade and tourism between India and Australia.

2023-02-19T10:03:15.189267+00:00 IST

Jaishankar highlights derisking global economy, ensuring trust

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the need for derisking the global economy and ensuring trust and transparency in the digital domain.

2023-02-18T16:51:05.587028+00:00 IST

Bollywood becomes major soft power export of India to Australia

Today, many multiplexes in Australia premiere Bollywood blockbusters. There has been a strong and growing influence of Bollywood on Australia. The acceptance of a part of India's culture has led to a unique friendship between the two countries.

2023-02-18T14:52:33.077321+00:00 IST