"Wishing my dear friend @narendramodi, the people of India and our Australian Indian community, a joyous Independence Day. We cherish our close partnership with India, built on trust, respect and shared values. Happy Independence Day," he tweeted.
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State Government provides aid package to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
Package includes medical items urgently sought to help with the COVID situation
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to manage distribution
The McGowan Government is sending an urgent COVID-19 aid package to India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
The COVID-19 package comprises 18 ventilators and PPE, including approximately 10 million masks, more than 419,000 gloves and more than 3,100 coveralls.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is managing the aid arrangements and will facilitate the distribution of donated items from States and Territories to these countries that have sought assistance from the Commonwealth.
Top Melbourne chefs come together to cook and raise funds for India
Andrea McGinniss
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Some of Melbourne s top chefs are banding together for a good cause on June 6th, with all proceeds going to support the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India.
Mischa Tropp of We are Kerala, has joined with Anou from influencer agency anouconcept to create
Daawat - Fundraiser for India, a communal three-course lunch for up to 200 diners taking place at Two Ton Max in North Melbourne.
Chefs including Mischa Tropp (We Are Kerala), Tom Sarafian (formerly of Bar Saracen), Nabil Ansari (Sunda), Helly Raichura (Enter via Laundry), Matt Wilkinson (Montalto & Four Pillars Gin), Kaylene Tan (Tonka, Coda) and Shannon Martinez (Smith and Daughters) will combine to prepare the three-course meal with alternating desserts.