US has no plans for special Kashmir envoyJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The US Wednesday assured India that it has no plans to appoint a special envoy for Kashmir as it considers it to be a matter between New Delhi and Islamabad. "I can assure you that we are not going to appoint a special Kashmir envoy," Assistant Secretary for South Central Asian Affairs Robert O.
Krishna to visit Australia, attacks on Indians top agendaJuly 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Against the backdrop of continuing attacks on Indian students in Australia, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Wednesday announced he would be travelling to that country on a bilateral visit soon.
Attacks on Indian students will be prevented: Australian envoyJune 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy says every possible effort will be made to ensure that attacks on Indian students in Australia are not repeated, adding that the authorities will "pursue those responsible" for the assaults. In a letter to the Non-Aligned Students and Youth Movement (NASYM) that had staged a demonstration here June 18 against the attacks on Indian students in Australia, McCarthy said: "The Australian government will make every effort to ensure that attacks are not repeated and that Australia remains a preferred destination for students from around the world."
He said that the Australian government is working closely with the Indian government on the issue.
Batman, Moron, Brest, Old Crow, Mafia enlisted as world's
strangest airport namesJune 24th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Batman, Moron, Brest, Old Crow, Mafia, and Asbestos Hill are some of the names that have been included in a list of the world's funniest, rudest and weirdest airport names. Australian airports Useless Loop, Broken Hill, Woodie Woodie, Wagga Wagga, and Wee Waa have also been enlisted.
Indian media stoked feelings of outrage: Australian envoyJune 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Australia's image in India has been damaged after attacks on Indian students, Canberra's envoy to New Delhi John McCarthy has said, adding that "India's voracious 24-hour cable news channels helped stoke the wave of fear and outrage among Indians in both countries". "It's done damage.
Australia names Indian-origin man as next envoy to India (Lead)June 8th, 2009 SYDNEY - In an apparent move to placate India, Australia Monday named Indian-origin Peter Varghese as the next envoy to India. Varghese is considered the country's top spy as the head of the Office of National Assessments (ONA).
Oz-Indian Peter Varghese appointed new Australian envoy to IndiaJune 8th, 2009 MELBOURNE J - Peter Varghese, Australia's top spy has been appointed the new high commissioner to India. Varghese will take over from John McCarthy, who will retire from the post in August.
Indian-origin man named Australian envoy to India (Second Lead)June 8th, 2009 SYDNEY - In an apparent move to placate India, Australia Monday named Indian-origin Peter Varghese, considered the country's top spy, its next envoy to New Delhi. Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Varghese - an ethnic Malayali who heads the Office of National Assessments (ONA) - will be "a very good high commissioner" for what is "a very important relationship".
Elements of racism possible in attacks: Australian envoyJune 4th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Australia Thursday admitted that some of the attacks on Indian students in that country may have elements of racism. I think all attacks probably have different motivations.
Indian students could move to New Zealand if racial attacks continue in AustraliaJune 3rd, 2009 WELLINGTON - Indian students based in Australia may opt to go to neighbouring New Zealand if the racially motivated attacks Down Under don't stop. Education New Zealand chief executive Robert Stevens said he had been in touch with the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise office in India yesterday, urging the office to market New Zealand and Australia as "totally different societies".
India hopes student concerns in Australia will be addressedJune 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Monday said that India was in touch with Australia over protests by Indian students alleging racist attacks and expressed the hope that their problems will get "sorted out".
India calls Australian envoy over attacks on Indian studentsMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI/MELBOURNE - The Indian external affairs ministry Friday called Australian High Commissioner John McCarthy and conveyed its concerns over the allegedly racist attacks on Indian students in Melbourne, the second largest city of Australia. N. Ravi, secretary (east) in the ministry, met the Australian envoy and sought assurance about the safety of Indian students in Australia.
Australia pulls out of Davis Cup tie against IndiaApril 25th, 2009 SYDNEY - Tennis Australia (TA) announced Saturday that its team will not go to Chennai for the Davis Cup tie against India next month because of security concerns. This may result in a one year suspension of the team from the competition.
Pakistan not to extend tenure of its envoys to India, BrusselsApril 21st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has refused to extend the tenure of the country's envoys to India and Brussels. A summary to extend the tenure of Pakistani High Commissioner to India Shahid Malik was sent to Gilani but he rejected it, the Online news agency said Tuesday.
India stun Australia in Super Six game in women World CupMarch 14th, 2009 SYDNEY - The Indian women's cricket team beat Australia by 16 runs in a Super Six game with the help of a fine knock of 76 by Anjum Chopra, seriously denting the Australian defence of the World Cup at North Sydney Oval. Australia is left with two points with a couple of Super Six matches to go, and they must win both and hope that two of England (6) New Zealand (4) and India (4) falter.
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