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Indian-Australians start petition urging Australian Government to stand by its “friend India”

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Indian-Australians have started a petition urging the Australian Government and Hon Prime Minister Scott Morrison "to stand by its strategic partner and friend India...

India tells its diplomats – counter ‘one-sided’ world media narrative

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In a virtual meeting with Indian ambassadors and high commissioners posted across the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed the message that the...

Is Australia’s India flight ban based on ‘fear factor’?

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With the suspension of direct flights from India – until at least 15 May – all Australian citizens have essentially been banned from entering...

IPL 2021: Shaw, Dhawan shine as DC gain comprehensive seven-wicket over KKR

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Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan starred with the bat as Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in an Indian Premier...

India: Exit polls predict tight contest in Bengal, but Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry could see a clear majority

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The exit polls of this round of assembly polls on Thursday predicted a clear victory for DMK-led alliance in Tamil Nadu, LDF retaining power...

The crisis in India is an example of why we need a better way to get Australians home

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Liz Hicks, The University of Melbourne The federal government’s suspension of flights from India leaves some 9,000 Australian citizens stranded, 650 of whom are registered...

IPL 2021: Gaikwad, Du Plessis shine in CSK’s seven-wicket win over SRH

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Ruturaj Gaikwad's blistering 75-run knock and a fifty from Faf du Plessis helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to defeat SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven-wicket...

Indian community demands apology from Australian newspaper for calling India “hell”

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Indian community in Australia has demanded apology from the West Australian for calling India a "hell" in their latest piece titled "Ban on trips...

Australia, India and Japan launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative

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The Trade Ministers of Australia, India and Japan have formally launched the Supply Chain Resilience initiative. "The SCRI aims to create a virtuous cycle of...

Watch the ad that allegedly mocks Rahul, Sonia Gandhi, Congress workers vandalised Storia Foods office

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Congress workers held a protest and "ransacked" the office of Storia Foods in Mumbai on Tuesday over the company's recent advertisement allegedly mocking Congress...

Australian architects to design biggest Hindu temple in Sydney

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Emu Plains business, DDC Architecture and Interior Design have been revealed as the Australian architects for a new Hindu Temple. This $41 million Hindu Temple...

COVID19: Morrison Government providing 3,000 ventilators and more to help India

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Australian Government has agreed on a number of new measures to protect Australians from the increased risk of the COVID-19 outbreak in India, while...

Australian cricketer Brett Lee donates Rs 41 Lakhs to India’s COVID fight

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Following the footsteps of Australian pacer Pat Cummins, former fast bowler-turned commentator Brett Lee has come forward to help India in its battle against COVID-19. The...

COVID19: Australia will send medical supplies to India, and ban all flights till 15 May

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia would send a range of goods to India to help as it struggles with a critical shortage of...

India seeks divine intervention to fight COVID19

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Lord Hanuman, the God of Strength, is known to be one of the biggest devotees of Lord Ram. His birthday, known as Hanuman Jayanti, is...

In a phone call with PM Modi, President Biden pledges US ‘steadfast support’ for India amid COVID-19 surge

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation on Monday night wherein the latter pledged America's "steadfast support"...

IPL 2021: Captain’s knock helps KKR to defeat Punjab Kings by five wickets

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Spirited performance from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) helped them to beat Punjab Kings by five wickets in the Indian Premier League match here at...

High Commission of India refutes ‘baseless’ article published by Australian newspaper

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High Commission of India in Canberra has issued a rebuttal to an article published in newspaper The Australian. The letter undersigned by P. S. Karthigeyan, Deputy High...

Australian Cricketer Pat Cummins donates to ‘PM Cares Fund’ to help hospitals in India

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As India is struggling to counter massive second coronavirus wave, daily case numbers are making new infamous records. However, amid this time of crisis...

Indian diaspora start funding page in UK to help with oxygen supply

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A GoFundMe appeal set up by Amit Kachroo with Satyam Singh, Gaurav Mahna to supply India with oxygen concentrators has now reached £205,076 with 3.8k...

Delhi government had major role in current Oxygen crisis, reveals sources

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According to a report by NDTV, the Arvind Kejriwal government is responsible for Delhi's current oxygen crisis. Their sources have revealed that the Delhi government...

IPL 2021: Jadeja’s all-round performance against RCB puts CSK on top of the table

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Ravindra Jadeja whacked 37 runs in the final over of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) innings before the all-rounder came back to pick three wickets...

India’s Covid crisis: Australia, US, UK, EU, France, and Germany lend support

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As India fights against the unprecedented health crisis of COVID-19, global support in the form of oxygen supplies, ventilators, raw material for vaccines, PPT...

Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Trust to set up two oxygen plants in Ayodhya

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Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra tweeted, "Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has decided to provide funds for the installation of 2 oxygen plants in...

IPL 2021: Rahul, Gayle guide Punjab to a nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians

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KL Rahul and Chris Gayle guided Punjab Kings to a comfortable nine-wicket win over Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday.A...

“Good Thief” regrets and returns stolen COVID19 vaccine in India

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According to a report in the Republic World, a thief who had stolen almost 1,710 doses of COVID-19 vaccine from a PPC Centre in Haryana...

IPL 2021: Padikkal’s century and Kohli’s firework helps RCB demolish Rajasthan Royals

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Devdutt Padikkal's unbeaten 101 and skipper Virat Kohli's 72 not out helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a thumping 10-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals...

Swami Nithyananda bans Indians from entering ‘Kailasa’ over Covid surge

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Due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, fugitive godman Swami Nithyananda has banned Indians from entering ‘Kailasa’. 'Kailasa' is his island 'nation' often described by his followers...

High Commission of India in Australia streamlines re-issuance of OCI Cards

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The High Commission of India in Canberra, Australia has issued a press release covering the re-issuance of OCI Cards.

Australian Federal Police uncover more than 10 million dollars scam

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Six people allegedly involved in a Western Sydney crime syndicate have been arrested by the Australian Federal Police. These arrests were made over a multi-million...

IPL 2021: CSK survive Cummins scare to register 18-run win over KKR

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A late onslaught from Pat Cummins (66*) and Andre Russell (54) went in vain as Chennai Super Kings registered a thrilling 18-run win against...

Adding solar panels at Perth Airport could power a whole Australian city, says experts

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A recent study by RMIT University researchers have calculated the potential production of solar power at Australia's twenty-one leased federal airports. In Australia, right now...

Australia cancels Belt and Road deals; China warns of further damage to ties

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Australia has cancelled the controversial Belt and Road (BRI) agreement with China saying it goes against its national interest, in a decision that will...

Pregnant Indian police officer stands in heat for hours to ensure public follows COVID-19 protocol

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The photographs of a dedicated female Indian police officer, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), has gone viral on social media platforms. A 5-months pregnant...

Police smash international drugs and weapons smuggling ring, 25 people charged

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Canadian police has smashed an all Punjabis drugs and weapons syndicate, with ties to the U.S. and India. This according to insauga has led to...

Muslim boy starts funding page to study Sanskrit

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Farhan Naeem, a fourth-year college student majoring in Mandarin Chinese and pursuing further studies in Computational Linguistics in the US, has started a GoFundMe...

Indian origin Raja Chari could be the first person of colour to land on moon

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NASA will land the first person of color in addition to the first woman on the moon with the Artemis program, NASA's Acting Administrator Steve...

World’s most powerful passports revealed but no sign of unrestricted international travel

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The most recent rankings for the world's most powerful passports have been named. Due to COVID-19 restrictions all over the world, it is unlikely travellers...

IPL 2021: Moeen, Jadeja spin web as CSK defeat RR by 45 runs

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Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja shared five wickets between them to dismantle Rajasthan Royals as Chennai Super Kings registered a 45-run victory here at...

Vaccinated Australians could be able to travel overseas “for essential purposes”, says PM Morrison

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison said We are in no hurry to reopen our international borders and risk the country`s nearly coronavirus-free lifestyle. Australia's international borders...

American actor apologises ‘to every Indian person’ in the world

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Well-known 58-year-old American actor Hank Azaria has apologized “to every single Indian person.” Azaria is famous for his portrayal of Apu in superhit animation TV series...

Skilled Indian migrants stuck in jobs below their qualification in Australia

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Recently, the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has revealed that nearly one-in-four skilled migrants in Australia are over-qualified for their current job. The...

Sikhs demand gun reforms and probe of possible ethnic hatred behind FedEx shooting

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In the aftermath of the Indianapolis shooting attack, Sikhs from all over the world are in mourning and have shared messages of grief. A...

IPL 2021: Dhawan fires as Delhi Capitals register easy win over Punjab Kings

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Mayank Agarwal's masterclass had put Punjab Kings on the course of victory but Shikhar Dhawan's ferocious knock took the game away from the KL...

Family’s scenic route detour from holiday leads to $1 million lottery win

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Dhrupal Patel was returning to Northern Virginia with his wife and child after a vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Rather than drive the interstate, he...

Indian Pharma companies reduce prices of Remdesivir amid rising COVID-19 cases

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Amid the shortage of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 infections in the country, seven major pharmaceutical companies...

IPL 2021: Rahul Chahar, Boult shine as Mumbai Indians beat SRH by 13 runs

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 Pacer Trent Boult and spinner Rahul Chahar both picked three wickets each as Mumbai Indians registered an easy win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in...

The government keeps shelving plans to bring international students back to Australia. It owes them an explanation

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Christopher Ziguras, RMIT University Victorian universities recently re-proposed a previously conceived plan to get international students back under a similar model used to fly in...

COVID-19: India reports highest-ever one day spike with 2,17,353 new cases, 1,185 deaths

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 India reported its highest-ever single-day spike in COVID-19 cases with over 2.17 lakh new cases and more than 1,100 deaths in the last 24...

Canada becomes Best Country in World for ‘Quality Of Life & Social Purpose’

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Canada has secured the number one position in the 2021 Best Countries Report. This is a ranking and analysis project conducted by US News &...

34-year-old Indian-origin Arora Akanksha running for UN Secretary-General

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Arora Akanksha, a 34-year-old Indo-Canadian, has declared herself a candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. “people in my profession aren’t supposed...

‘Where’s my house?’ Bishnu Aryal’s dream home cut down the middle

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A Current Affair has highlighted how a Sydney family has been left in shock after discovering the home they invested hard-earned $700,000 into over...

France to have 20,000 Indian students, while Australia unsure about the entry

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 In order to boost the student exchange program, Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, on Tuesday said his country...

Melbourne truck driver Mohinder Singh jailed for 22 years after killing four police officers

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48-year-old Melbourne truck driver, Mohinder Singh, responsible for the deaths of four Victoria Police officers on Eastern Freeway has been jailed for 22 years. He was sentenced...

Australian High Commissioner says he is “impressed” with PM Modi’s reform agenda

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Barry O’Farrell, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, says he is “impressed” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reform agenda. He said this in an interview...

IPL 2021: Chahar, Boult, Bumrah turn tide to hand Mumbai Indians a thrilling win over KKR

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Rahul Chahar spun a web while Trent Boult executed perfect yorkers in the death overs to snatch victory for the Mumbai Indians from the...

Chaitra Navratri 2021: Delicious, easy-to-make dishes for 9 days of fasting

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Chaitra Navratri or Vasant Navratri is celebrated during the spring season in India, however in Australia in autumn. This year, it will begin on...

Are you looking for a job, hurry up Australian Bureau of Statistics requires 20,000 Census Field Officers

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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is currently recruiting 20,000 Census Field Officers. These appointments are across the country to help deliver the 2021 Census. These...

Is Lentils As Anything, a pay-what-you-feel restaurant chain, in trouble?

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Lentil As Anything has fed the disadvantaged and let customers pay whatever they feel a meal is worth for almost two decades. It was was...

Hindu New Year – History and significance of the festival

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The Hindu New Year is celebrated in accordance with the Almanac or the Panchanga, that is, the Hindu Lunar Calendar. The Hindu New Year...

Cyclone damages Western Australian towns, Power cuts in 31,500 homes

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A destructive cyclone damaged several towns on Australia's western coast, shattering windows, snapping trees, and knocking out power. Tropical Cyclone Seroja crossed the Western...

Does Australian Defence Force need to attract more multicultural talent to help them succeed?

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Flight Lieutenant Soumya 'Sam' Chowdhury was born and raised in India and moved to Australia in 2007. "Growing up in India has shaped my perspective...

Leaders slam New Zealand Prime Minister’s ban on travellers from India

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Leaders have started questioning the decision of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s government to temporarily halt the travel from India. Jacinda Ardern on April 8...

“Late-night snacks may affect workplace performance”

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A recent study has found that unhealthy eating behaviours at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.The...

Thousands of Hindu devotees and seers celebrate the Kumbh Mela

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Thousands of Hindu devotees gathered by the river Ganges in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on Sunday to offer prayers during the Kumbh Mela. The Kumbh Mela is...

Police seize $3 million in cash from a car in Gold Coast

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Queensland Police are investigating following the seizure of approximately $3 million in cash from a vehicle at Elanora. According to the police a Nissan...

International Student’s bicycle got stolen on Uber-eats delivery, this is how Indian Australian community responded

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Prakhar Tewari is an International student from India and is studying in Sydney. In the COVID19 affected market jobs are hard to come by...

IPL 2021: Harshal, De Villiers shine in RCB’s nervy win over Mumbai Indians

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Harshal Patel delivered a stunning bowling performance before AB de Villiers' masterclass helped Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeat Mumbai Indians by two wickets in...

Indian Software engineer gets one-acre land on the ‘Moon’ as bonus

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An American company Luna Society International has gifted land on the moon to Iftikhar Rahmany a software developer in India. Luna Society International deals in...

Indian cricketers more tolerant than Australians, says Ganguly

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With the coronavirus pandemic looming over the whole world, the game of cricket too has to adapt to the changing scenario. Cricket boards and...

Indian woman ‘kept as slave’ in Australia, case in court

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It is alleged that an Indian woman was kept as a slave for eight years by a Melbourne couple. The jury was told that this...

‘We will respond in kind’: China warns Australia against sanctions over human rights violations

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China has warned Australia that it will "respond in kind" if Canberra sanctions Beijing over human rights violations against the ethnic minority Uyghurs in...

Tarikjot Singh revealed as the alleged killer of nursing student Jasmeen Kaur

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The identity of the man charged with the alleged murder of Jasmeen Kaur can be revealed by media after a suppression order lapsed. 20-year-old Tarikjot...

New Zealand suspends entry for travelers from India amid COVID-19 spike

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New Zealand on Thursday temporarily suspended entry for all travelers from India following a surge in COVID-19 cases arriving from there, local media reported. The...

140 Indians in Forbes World’s Billionaires List 2021

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The recently released Forbes’ 35th Annual World’s Billionaires List include a record-breaking 2,755 billionaires. This is despite the unprecedented repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on...

Would you like regularly free Beer supplied? Here is how you can get it

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Would you like a pack of cold beer in exchange to excess solar power produced by your rooftop system? In the world's first offer of...

Left-wing extremist attack: Sikh jawan took off his turban to bandage wounds of colleague hit with bullets

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A Sikh security personal from CRPF took off his turban to cover the bleeding wounds of a fellow jawan even after a bullet pierced...

As Universities eye more ‘Instagram-worthy’ campus experiences, they shouldn’t treat online teaching as a cheap and easy option

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Elisa Bone, The University of Melbourne The times they are a-changin’ for higher education. Or so say a growing number of commentators. They see COVID-19...

Washington Sunder names his pet dog after Australian stadium “Gabba”

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India's all-rounder Washington Sundar took to social media to share a picture of himself with his new pet dog. The 21-year-old wrote, "Love is...

Hindu groups did remarkable work during COVID19 with Federal partnership

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Five Hindu organisations have received COVID-19 relief funding amounting to US$833,000. This was revealed according to data released by the United States’ Small Business Administration...

From stirring the curry to steering the truck, Uni Patel’s story of self-reliance

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Unnati Patel (Uni), the mother-of-two, is an Indian-origin female truck driver. She arrived in New Zealand in 2001 and worked in McDonald's. Soon, she got her...

Left-wing extremists (Naxals) kill 22 police officers in India

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At least 22 security personal have lost their lives in India's Chhattisgarh in a Far left-wing extremists (Naxal) attack on Saturday. "22 security personnel have...

‘Ram Setu’ shooting begins, Jacqueline Fernandez drops her first look on social media

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Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who has started shooting for her upcoming movie 'Ram Setu' on Saturday, revealed the first look of her character from...

82-year-old Indian man reunites with Australian lover after 50 Years

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An 82 year old man, gatekeeping India’s abandoned and haunted village- town of Kuldhara in the heart of the Thar desert in Rajasthan reunited...

Bollywood actress & BJP MP Kirron Kher undergoing treatment for blood cancer, Anupam Kher calls her a ‘fighter’

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Veteran actor Anupam Kher on Thursday shared a health update about his wife and actor Kirron Kher stating that she has been diagnosed with...

Brisbane’s lockdown to lift at midday, just one new community COVID19 case

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Queensland COVID Lockdown will be lifted from midday today, after just 1 new case of community transmission however, that's linked to an existing cluster of...

OCI cardholders not required to carry old passports anymore for India travel

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People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora who have Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired...

29-year-old Indian-origin man convicted of human trafficking in Australia

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Australian Federal Police has released video footage to raise awareness of human trafficking crimes in Australia. The video shows a woman having an argument with...

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