Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese PM Narendra Modi Thursday praised the contribution of Indians living abroad as “sugar in milk”, saying they make their adopted land sweeter with their presence.Addressing a diaspora crowd at a community event in Melbourne in the presence of his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, Modi said Indians had made the city more vibrant with their culture. And while they had stayed connected to their roots, they had also been working day and night for the development of their adopted country, he added.”As sugar melts in milk and makes it sweeter, we Indians imbue the world with the colour of love,” he said.Modi drew cheers from the audience when he spoke about Operation Sindoor and, a day after the deal to sell Brahmos missiles to Indonesia, he said the world was witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platform.”You must have seen the demo during Operation Sindoor. Blasts occurred at the shelters of terrorists but their echoes were heard across the world. You must have felt proud of the blows at the terror camps,” he said.Asserting that India was setting big goals, Modi said the country was driven by the spirit of “grow more, achieve more”. He added, “From chips to ships, new manufacturing ecosystems are being created in India.”The PM said a growing India benefited all of humanity as “happiness for all” drove its policies and actions. In this context, he spoke of India’s aid to Venezuela after the latter was hit by earthquakes. Modi added that similar assistance had been extended to countries like Turkiye, Syria and Myanmar. “When India helps, it does not look at the colour of the passport. That is why the world trusts India so much,” he said.The event was held amid celebration in BJP circles over Australia reversing its 2010 refusal to sell uranium to India. “What changed?” the party’s IT cell head, Amit Malviya, posted on X, a remark which seemed to be aimed at Congress.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Praises Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban, Says ‘India Learning From It’Flood Fury Disrupts Cities Nationwide, IMD Issues Red Alerts Amid Relentless RainfallAustralia To Return Three Historic Indian Artefacts During PM Modi’s VisitTensions In MVA As Sanjay Raut Slams Sharad Pawar For Holding Meeting At Eknath Shinde’s OfficeIndia, Myanmar Review Border Security, Intelligence Sharing’Hit With Iron Rod’: Bengaluru PT Teacher Booked After Allegedly Beating 12-Year-Old To DeathIndian Railways Clarifies Digital Ticket Rules: Only Original Rail One App Ticket Will Be AcceptedIndia and Australia Finalise Uranium Export Arrangement Under Civil Nuclear AgreementUGC-NET Under Scanner After Alleged Paper Leak; Education Ministry Seeks NTA InvestigationDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket; Hits Target With Pinpoint Accuracy123PhotostoriesWho was ‘Miss Dior’? The fascinating woman behind Christian Dior’s most iconic perfume8 nicknames for white dogs that perfectly match their personality and charm7 Plants with leaves and flowers that naturally stain and dyeFrom a Rs 2.5 crore watch to Shikhar Pahariya’s name in her mehendi: Inside Janhvi Kapoor’s most talked-about moments at Anshula Kapoor’s weddingFeeling better isn’t a reason to stop antibiotics: Doctor warns the habit is fueling the rise of deadly superbugsShould you apply coconut oil before or after washing your hair? Experts finally settle the debate10 international baby names that work across different culturesAamir Khan’s rare ruby wedding ring for Gauri Spratt took 256 hours and 131 artisans to createPowerful life lessons Japanese parents teach their children that the rest of the world can learn fromClear your bowels naturally every morning with these 10 foods123Hot PicksIndia-AustraliaTiesOmar AbdullahMorocco VS FranceMahadev AppNET paper leakMonsoon trackerStock market todayStrait of HormuzAP DEECET rank cardTop TrendingCrude oilRamesh MhatreUS Section 301FIFA World Cup 2026India u19 vs Sri Lanka U19Andhra Hospital MurderWeather todayDelhi NCR rainBihar BDO Wife MurderIran war
PM Narendra Modi Thursday praised the contribution of Indians living abroad as “sugar in milk”, saying they make their adopted land sweeter with their presence.Addressing a diaspora crowd at a community event in Melbourne in the presence of his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, Modi said Indians had made the city more vibrant with their culture. And while they had stayed connected to their roots, they had also been working day and night for the development of their adopted country, he added.“As sugar melts in milk and makes it sweeter, we Indians imbue the world with the colour of love,” he said.Modi drew cheers from the audience when he spoke about Operation Sindoor and, a day after the deal to sell Brahmos missiles to Indonesia, he said the world was witnessing the capability and credibility of India’s defence platform.“You must have seen the demo during Operation Sindoor. Blasts occurred at the shelters of terrorists but their echoes were heard across the world. You must have felt proud of the blows at the terror camps,” he said.Asserting that India was setting big goals, Modi said the country was driven by the spirit of “grow more, achieve more”. He added, “From chips to ships, new manufacturing ecosystems are being created in India.”The PM said a growing India benefited all of humanity as “happiness for all” drove its policies and actions. In this context, he spoke of India’s aid to Venezuela after the latter was hit by earthquakes. Modi added that similar assistance had been extended to countries like Turkiye, Syria and Myanmar. “When India helps, it does not look at the colour of the passport. That is why the world trusts India so much,” he said.The event was held amid celebration in BJP circles over Australia reversing its 2010 refusal to sell uranium to India. “What changed?” the party’s IT cell head, Amit Malviya, posted on X, a remark which seemed to be aimed at Congress.
