A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
The Australian government has supported a proposal from Indian steel companies for acquiring equity stakes in coking coal companies and coking coal properties in the country.
COVID-19 has emerged as an important form of diplomatic currency around the world as nations try to showcase their soft power gains. In this race, India has an edge as India is already a pharmaceutical giant having produced some 60 per cent of global vaccines and now justly seeking to strengthen ties and expand its influence in its neighbourhood and beyond, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.
Vivid Sydney is an annual festival that places light sculptures and installations throughout the city. More than 1 million people are expected to visit the festival this year, which takes place from 25 May to 16 June. Vivid is celebrating its 10th year with its biggest collection of light installations to date. Here are some dazzling sights from the lights festival.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.
Bilateral trade issues including promoting tourism and education sectors and allowing Indian mangoes access to the Australian market are expected to be discussed during the eighth India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission starting
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The company presently manufactures eight-seater -- GA8 utility aircraft, in its Australia-based companies Aerostaff and GrippsAero which it acquired in 2010 to get into the aviation sector.
Rating India and Australia as the two best ODI teams in the world, former SL captain Arjuna Ranatunga said India could win the 2007 World Cup if it continued to maintain its present form.
The minister further cited that the IMF's global growth forecasts of 3.4% in 2016 and 3.6% in 2017 were still very strong.
Asked for China's comments on India not joining the RCEP deal over concern of cheap Chinese products potentially harming its domestic industry, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told the media in Beijing on Tuesday that China welcomes India joining the deal.
The travel period for which the discount is being offered ends on April 30 next year.
Cricket diplomacy was in abundance at a rare reception given to Narendra Modi at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground with the prime minister saying a "new journey" in India-Australia relationship has begun.
'She's not going to keel over.' 'This is the kind of difficult situation that she thrives in.'
'I would have to say Sachin. He has got that aura. He would be the guy I choose,' says former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee when asked to comment on Tendulkar and Lara's greatness.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness that the city has been recognised as a World Heritage Site.
The lobby objected to the Indian mining giant's $16.5 bn Carmichael project.
Novak Djokovic urged people to think about Brazilians who are having to live with the Zika outbreak on a daily basis rather than worrying about how the situation might affect those travelling to the country for the Rio Olympics in August.
The stars attempt dare devil stunts.
The prime minister's tough talk assumed significance in view of protests against the CAA in various parts of the country.
To win back customers, operators are offering discounts and cash-back, and are absorbing service tax
In a new bonhomie after the recent visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US has expressed its desire to join the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 as a partner country.
'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.
Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.
Singapore retains the title of the world's most expensive city.
'Only when China treats India as an equal can we consider them real friends.'
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In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.
Domestic wineries have moved from creating predominantly sweet wines in their initial years to drier, complex blends now. They also seem to be investing more in wine tourism.
On Monday night, Air India hosted a dinner Melbourne for the Indian diaspora and Australian leader and government officials to mark its launch in Victoria.
New Zealand's pulsating form in the Cricket World Cup is sparking a surge of ticket sales.
Around a dozen people sitting on Sachin's table will have the pleasure of mingling with him for half an hour over cocktails and drinks, the organiser said adding that it would be only for a dozen people and has been priced for 3000 Australian Dollars.
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The monogrammed pinstripe suit received a fresh bid of Rs 1.41 crore
India will be up against UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran in the group stages of AFC U-16 Championship as the draw for the event, which will act as a dress rehearsal for next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup, was held amid much fanfare in Panaji, Goa on Thursday. The tournament begins on September 15 and matches will be held at Fatorda and Bambolim Stadium in Goa. The final is slated to be played on October 2. The top two teams from each groups will qualify for the quarter-finals. In case India, who are in Group A, advance to the semi-finals, the winner of play-off 3 will also qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup. Conducted by Shin Mangil, Director of Competitions, Asian Football Confederation, the ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, Secretary of All India Football Federation Kushal Das and U-17 World Cup Tournament Director Javier Ceppi among others. The 16 participating teams were divided into four groups.
Hall is the fourth cricketer this year to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after Betty Wilson, Anil Kumble and Martin Crowe, who were inducted earlier this year during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup.
The Summit comes at a time when China is flexing its muscle to tighten its grip over the disputed South China Sea.
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The prime minister also welcomed convergence of views between India and ASEAN for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.
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