Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the deliberate attack on Hindu temple in Canada and expressed his dismay over "cowardly attempts" to intimidate India's diplomats, stating that New Delhi expects Canada to ensure justice and uphold rule of law.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasised that disaster relief efforts in the Indo-Pacific are becoming an integral part of the bilateral relationship between India and Australia, highlighting collaborative initiatives and humanitarian support in the region.
"Kamala Harris is pro-democracy, pro-women rights...but Donald Trump has been very hateful towards immigrants in the past and he favours the wealthy and large corporations," Shri Thanedar said.
Jaishankar stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Australian government, the global dynamics, and the contributions of the Indian diaspora were the key factors for the evolution of the India-Australia relationship.
With a global trend emerging currently where nations increasingly rely on China for economic ties and the US for security, many countries are in a difficult position, choosing to remain neutral in the rivalry between the two powers, the Asia Times reported on Saturday.
During a weekly press briefing on Saturday, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen some reports in this regard. It is unfortunate that the prevailing atmosphere in Canada has reached high levels of intolerance and extremism."
Purdue University has announced two major initiatives in India to strengthen academic ties: the Purdue-India Centre for Education and Engagement and a US-India Centre of Excellence in Semiconductors. Supported by both the US and Indian governments, these centres will facilitate joint degrees
On the relationship between India and the US after the outcome of the presidential elections, Krishnamoorthi noted that Harris, as the first "Desi' President," would further bolster these bonds, owing to her connections to India through her mother.
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Friday expressed condolences over the death of BJP MLA Devender Singh Rana, describing him as a "wise man" and acknowledging their past ties.
Sharing a post on X, Trump wrote, "We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left... Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi.