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Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Labour party leader Kevin Rudd, who swept to power nine days ago routing the coalition led by Conservative prime minister John Howard, was on Monday officially sworn in as Australia's 26th prime......

Can't assure full safety on attacks: Kevin Rudd

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday said he cannot provide "iron-clad guarantee" that the attacks on Indian students in his country would not recur, saying it will be irresponsible or......

Kevin Rudd ousts Aus PM Gillard as head of Labor Party

Kevin Rudd staged a comeback on Wednesday after he ousted Prime Minister Julia Gillard as head of Australia's ruling Labor Party in a leadership ballot, three years after he was deposed by her in......

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd retires from politics

In a surprise move, Australia's former prime minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesday retired from politics saying "it really is time for me to zip", months after being dethroned by conservative leader......

Australia not a racist country, Rudd tells Krishna

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday met Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and discussed various bilateral issues, including the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia. Rudd......

Crisis would affect jobs in Australia: Rudd

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Wednesdaywarned his people of slow economic growth and said the global financial crisis would affect jobs in the country. "Already we've seen job cuts at......

Big chance to boost Indo-Aussie trade ties: Rudd

Placing emphasis on the central role that business plays in elevating bilateral partnerships between two countries, visiting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday told captains of Indian......

It's time for a 'Look Further East Policy'

India has to catch up with East Asian regional economic integration, says Sanjaya Baru. In China, you dial 10+3 for Asia. But this weekend, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has gathered......

'India one of fastest growing export markets'

India has become one of the fastest growing export markets of Australia and is expected to continue to post impressive rates of growth, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Monday, while he outlined a......

IMF picks Raghuram Rajan in coronavirus advisory group

Rajan, 57, who was RBI governor for three years until September 2016, is currently working as a professor at the prestigious University of Chicago. IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva on Friday named......

Tania Zaetta free to sue Australian Defence Dept

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd -- avoiding any comment on the sex scandal involving actress Tania Zaetta and Australian troops in Afghanistan --said the entertainer was free to sue the defence......

Golden Globes 2020: Renee Zellweger wins

The 77th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There were a few surprises and some expected nods. This year's Carol Burnett Award was presented to Ellen DeGeneres and the honorary Cecil B......

An Indian superhero in Marvel Universe!

'I will pick Bollywood stars to play Indian superheroes.' India is one of the fastest growing markets for Marvel Studios, Avengers: Endgame Co-Director Joe Russo said on Monday, April 1, 2019.......

Australia's PM Kevin Rudd salutes Tendulkar

Visiting Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudddoffed his hat at batting aceSachin Tendulkaronbecoming the first cricketer to score 17,000 runs in One-day cricket. "I congratulate Sachin Tendulkar on......

Ex-PM says Australia's sports image 'torpedoed' by doping report

A damning report into doping in Australian sport has "torpedoed" the country's identity as a nation of fair play and investigators must quickly name the athletes and teams involved, according to......

Aussie PM tells cricketers to behave

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has bluntly told his country's cricketers to exhibit more civility on the field. Rudd said cricket is a gentleman's game and people would expect a bit more......

Australian govt backs 2018 WC bid

Australia's bid to host the 2018 World Cup received a major boost on Wednesday when the federal government pledged A$45.6 million ($30 million) to help the campaign. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said......

Warne rules out Australia return

Spin legend Shane Warne has ruled out coming out of retirement to play for Australia despite Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's personal plea to the cricketer to don the national colours again. Warne......