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MoS Muraleedharan interacts with Indian diaspora in Australia

"An engaging interaction with the vibrant Indian Diaspora in Sydney. Happy to see that the community reflects and espouses India's rich diversity, its cultural heritage, and traditions in Australia. Proud of their contributions in strengthening India-Australia relationship," Muraleedharan tweeted.

2023-02-14T04:59:58.732051+00:00 IST

Cyclone Gabrielle : NZ declares National State of Emergency

The declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairawhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawkes Bay.

2023-02-13T22:44:22.946307+00:00 IST

Australia, NZ announces USD 11 mn in aid for quake-hit Turkey

At least 4,372 deaths have been confirmed after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake rocked Turkey and Syria early Monday.

2023-02-07T05:54:11.599242+00:00 IST

Austria expels four Russian envoys

The Federal Ministery, in a statement, stated, "The Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs of the Republic of Austria announces its decision to revoke the diplomatic status of four Russian diplomats in Vienna. Two diplomats of the Russian Embassy have engaged in acts incompatible with their diplomatic status. Therefore, they are declared personae non-gratae under Article 9 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations."

2023-02-03T00:11:50.810739+00:00 IST

AUD 5 note to represent culture, history of the First Australians

After the queen's death last September, Australian authorities had said that the image of King Charles III would not automatically replace her on AUD 5 notes, and that she might be replaced by Australian figures.

2023-02-02T08:27:58.208944+00:00 IST

Australia India Institute to unveil new defence program on Feb 7

The security and geopolitics programme focuses on the security, defence, foreign policy and strategic affairs critical to both Australia and India, as well as geopolitical developments in the Indo-Pacific region.

2023-01-31T07:01:03.471454+00:00 IST

Indian envoy condemns "vandalization" of temple in Melbourne

Various Hindu temples have recently been vandalized in Australia. India condemned the vandalization of Hindu temples in Australia and said that the matter has been raised with the Australian government in Canberra and asked for expeditious investigation against the perpetrators.

2023-01-31T02:43:50.789867+00:00 IST

UK PM Rishi Sunak sacks Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi

In a letter to Conservative Party chair Nadhim Zahawi, Sunak said, "it is clear that there has been a serious breach of the Ministerial Code. As a result, I have informed you of my decision to remove you from your position in His Majesty's Government."

2023-01-29T23:43:45.334116+00:00 IST

Canada: McCallion, longtime mayor of Mississauga, dies

Hazel McCallion, the longest-serving mayor in Canada, took her last breath on Sunday, just shy of her 102nd birthday.

2023-01-29T21:16:48.351080+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM visits flood-hit Auckland, clean-up begins

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visited Auckland following the catastrophic floods that affected much of the region, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) reported.

2023-01-28T15:59:52.412897+00:00 IST

Nissei offers a new flavour soft ice cream in Japan

The fig soft ice cream was developed in collaboration with soft cream maker "Nissei," which is slowly becoming popular among tourists.

2023-01-27T14:32:09.602399+00:00 IST

Two Indians drown in New Zealand's Piha beach

Both victims from Gujarat, who hailed from Ahmedabad went to Piha Beach on Saturday, one of the most dangerous spots to enter and lost their lives. Their family said that they did not know how to swim.

2023-01-24T13:54:15.236683+00:00 IST

New Zealand's next PM slams abuse faced by Jacinda Ardern

While addressing a news conference, Hipkins said, "We've got a way to go when it comes to ensuring that women in leadership receive the same respect as their male counterparts."

2023-01-22T11:02:25.986384+00:00 IST

6.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Argentina

An earthquake of magnitude 6.5 occurred 517 km North of Cardoba, Argentina at around 3:39 am on Friday.

2023-01-20T23:42:52.348429+00:00 IST

Chris Hipkins set to replace New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Chris Hipkins is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as leader of the Labour party and New Zealand's prime minister after being the only candidate to be nominated for the role.

2023-01-20T21:35:47.515960+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak defends PM Modi in British Parliament; snubs MP

"The UK government's position on this has been clear and long-standing and hasn't changed, of course, we don't tolerate persecution where it appears anywhere but I am not sure I agree at all with the characterization that the honourable gentleman has put forward to," Sunak said while responding to Hussain's question on the BBC report.

2023-01-19T11:51:59.398850+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM Ardern to step down next month

The shocking decision from Ardern comes after five and a half years of leading New Zealand through the coronavirus pandemic.

2023-01-19T00:49:21.493228+00:00 IST

Australia concerned over Chinese security presence in Solomon

The Pacific Games of 2023, which will be held in the Solomon Islands late in the following year, might exacerbate issues about security cooperation.

2023-01-17T22:29:31.938867+00:00 IST

China driving wedge between Australia, Japan

China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian on Tuesday said that Canberra should be wary of its relationship with Tokyo, reminding that Japanese troops attacked Australia during World War II and could do the same again.

2023-01-11T10:18:36.209488+00:00 IST

'ISIS bride' Mariam Raad gets bail from Australian court

However, Raad is forbidden from accessing, producing, or distributing any material related to explosives, weapons, anti-surveillance, executions, terrorist attacks, terrorist organizations or armed conflicts.

2023-01-06T06:39:17.294675+00:00 IST

Harivansh lauds presiding officers at 26th CSPOC

Addressing the event on the 'Role of the Presiding Officer in Leading Parliamentary Innovation,' Harivansh said, "Presiding officers enjoy immense powers and authority for running the House. These powers are given to them with a view to ensuring an ordered and effective conduct of proceedings."

2023-01-05T06:03:46.875840+00:00 IST