Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a joint statement after the '2+2' ministerial dialogue with Australia saying that India and Australia share an important partnership that is entirely based on the shared vision of a free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

India and Australia share an important partnership, says Rajnath Singh

Leaders from India and Australia are holding a key meeting in New Delhi. The 2+2 meeting is being held by defence and foreign ministers of both the countries.

India, Australia Holds 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi

India and Australia will hold a 2+2 ministerial meet on September 11, as both nations look to strengthen their ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Foreign Minister Marise Payne and Defence Minister Peter Dutton from the Australian side will meet with Indian EAM S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

India-Australia to hold 2+2 ministerial dialogue on September 11

Australia is struggling against the Delta variant of COVID-19. The virus has brought the country's healthcare system to its knees. Daily cases have reached close to 2,000 in the country.

Delta variant continues to gain ground in Australia, daily cases top 1,900

India and Australia will hold their maiden 2+2 Ministerial on September 10-11, as both nations look to strengthen their partnership in the Indo-Pacific region and widen trade ties to counter China’s aggression in the region.

Australia-India Foreign and Defence ministers to hold talks

The first in-person summit of the leaders of the Quad countries is likely to take place in Washington on September 24 with a focus to chart a new roadmap for expanding the overall cooperation in diverse areas, diplomatic sources said on Thursday.

First in-person Quad summit likely in Washington on Sep 24: Diplomatic sources

An 88-year-old archival footage of the last known Tasmanian tiger in captivity was made public in full colourisation, offering a glimpse of the now-extinct animal.

Extinct Tasmanian tiger brought to life in colour footage

Terming the criticism he has been receiving for travelling between Canberra and Sydney over the Father’s Day weekend despite COVID-19 lockdown as a “cheap shot", Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has defended himself, saying that the health authorities exempted him since he is an “essential worker”.

Australian PM brushes aside criticism for Father’s Day trip to Sydney amid lockdown

Several birds are famous for being able to imitate human speech. Parrots come to mind first. But there are other birds who can give parrots a stiff competition. Australian musk ducks are one of them.

Australian musk duck recorded saying 'you bloody fool'

In a shark attack, a man lost his life at Emerald Beach on Australia's east coast on Sunday. The shark inflicted a "significant" injury to his arm, said New South Wales (NSW) Ambulance.

Surfer dies after severe injury to arm in shark attack at beach in Australia

Australia's communication Minister Paul Fletcher speaks with WION on how Australia is keeping big tech in check.

Australia's communication Minister Paul Fletcher on WION

Australia's government should increase its efforts to phase out coal or else climate change will dramatically damage the country's economy, Selwin Hart, the United Nations special adviser on climate change, said on Sunday.

UN urges Australia to speed up efforts to drop coal

There are birds with a variety of capabilities. Some sing well, some are excellent hunters. But for humans, birds who possess interesting qualities appeal the most.

Watch: Bird in Australian zoo perfectly mimics crying baby

A Covid patient was admitted to Sydney's Westmead hospital after overdosing on ivermectin and other drugs in order to treat Covid infection. The patient was suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea.

Australia: Covid patient overdoses on ivermectin, admitted to Sydney hospital

Victoria is set to become Australia’s first state to ban public display of Nazi symbols. Starting from next year, a ban on extremist propaganda will be brought in.

Victoria set to become first Australian state to ban display of Nazi symbols

As coronavirus lockdowns weighed more on supply than demand, Australian home prices rose at the fastest annual pace since August 1989, though months of blistering gains are increasingly putting housing beyond the reach of many.

World Business Watch: Australia housing sales defies delta, boasts best year 1989

The Coronavirus restrictions have shuttered swathes of business and the Australian economy is in recession. In this case, all eyes are on the upcoming data on GDP.

World Business Watch: Australian economy faces recession

Over 80, but not 'over the hill'. These seniors are in smashing shape. By continuing to play, they're maintaining more than their physical health.

Know how to stay happy and healthy in old age

As Delta variant of COVID-19 ravages Sydney with more people turning up at hospitals, a startling report has come to the fore revealing that several overworked ICU nurses are sedating patients to manage their workload.

Sydney ICU nurses using sedatives on patients to manage COVID workload: Report

Intensive care cases in Australia's New South Wales will hit a peak in October as COVID-19 infections accumulate, said the premier of the country's most populous state, which reported record daily new infections on Monday.

Australian state warns COVID-19 hospitalisations to peak in October

The entire multi-format series in the Indian women`s team tour of Australia will now be played in the state of Queensland due to the restrictions caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country.

India tour of Australia: All matches to be played in Queensland

As many as 10 England players could be forced to pull out of the Ashes tour of Australia if an agreement is not arrived at over travel and quarantine arrangements for their families.

10 England players could pull out of Ashes over strict quarantine rules in Australia

Amidst an ongoing Covid crisis in the country, Australia’s government has decided to start vaccinating children between the age of 12 to 15 from September 12. The decision was taken after technical advice of the Australian government confirmed that Pfizer is suitable for young people.

Coronavirus: Australia to start vaccinating 12 to 15-year-olds soon

Australia's new daily cases of COVID-19 topped 1,000 for the first time since the pandemic began. Two major hospitals in Sydney have set up emergency outdoor tents to help deal with a rise in patients.

Australia sees a record high in COVID-19 cases

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