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Australia recognises India’s indigenously made ‘Covaxin’ for travel purpose

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This recognition is for travellers aged 12 and over who have been vaccinated with Covaxin.

India’s Supreme Court to hear plea against order banning firecrackers on Diwali

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The high court has ordered the police to maintain a strict vigil and take appropriate measures against those found violating the order.

Do you know about William Shakespeare’s family in Kolkata?

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Shakespear arrived in Calcutta during the early 1800s as an East India Company official, marrying Emily Amelia Thackeray in 1803.

“Indian students most welcome”: Australia ready to bring back its international students

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More than 17,000 Indian students are out of Australia while 48,000 are studying onshore during the pandemic.

Are you worried about 5 to 11 year olds COVID vaccine, Here’s what we know so far

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When approved, children will receive a reduced dose (one-third of the adult dose) and will receive two doses, at the same schedule as adults: approximately three weeks apart.

Air India will start Sydney-Delhi flights from 15 November, Booking opens today

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Bookings open from 5:30 PM AESDT today through Air India Website, Booking Offices, Call Centre & our Authorised Travel Agents.

No exemption required to leave country for vaccinated Australians from 1 November

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"As soon as my wife heard of the announcement of No exemption required to leave the country, She has called everyone back home informing that we will make it to the function."

Meet the Indian-origin bosses of Australian companies

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The story of an Indian-origin CEO in Australia is definitely inspiring but it is dominated by men. It would be fair if more Indian-origin women were given an equal opportunity on the boards of Australian companies.

Indian engineers to help deliver vital Australian electricity project

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“Coming from Delhi, which is the capital of India and very crowded, to Dumaresq - where there are not many people - has been very interesting. My kids keep on asking me to ‘please, send some photos of kangaroos!’ But, unfortunately, we haven’t seen any yet.”

Indian company withdraws same-sex Karvachauth advt after social media backlash by LGBTIQ community

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Some social media users appreciated the advertisement for its inclusivity and progressive depiction of Hindu marriage but others said it has targeted the LGBTIQ community and Hindu festival.

Kashmiris mark Black Day to protest Pakistan’s illegal occupation

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Scholars working in this area are well aware that Pakistan wants to keep the Kashmir dispute alive by sponsoring academics and activists alike to justify its huge defense spending.

Market Mantra: The equity market leads Australian shares on a high

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the promise of jabbing the majority of the nation’s population and taming the virus risk also added to Rupee optimism.

More freedom for Victoria on Diwali with 80 vax rates

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Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews announced that on Friday 29 October at 6:00 pm, Victoria will move forward in opening up and more restrictions will fall away.

T20 WC: Australia beats South Africa in nail-biting thriller

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Stoinis and Wade showed a cool head to get us over the line, and that is what a bit of experience can do.

Three Professors targeted for being ‘Hindu’ by student Maha Hasan Alshawi, read full report

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Despite the investigation report exonerating the Hindu professors, all have come under the attack of radical Islamists who tweeted in support of Maha Hasan Alshawi

The deafening silence of Australian Media over Bangladesh Hindu Genocide

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Some commentators fear this uniform silence is a sign of collaborative pressure to cover up atrocities or a sign of imminent Hindu Genocide.

Why Strategic Planning is vital to the resilience of Research and Teaching

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Strategic planning holds the key for making future goals that are enabled by the people to have local, regional, national and global influences.

Victorians can travel internationally without an exemption and No quarantine for fully vaccinated international arrivals from 1 November

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International arrivals will need to demonstrate their vaccination status to the Commonwealth with a vaccine approved or recognised by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

Your parents will be able to come to Australia, as travel exemption applications open today

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A variety of parental relationships are recognised for exemption, including biological, adoptive, legal, step-parent, and parent-in-law.

Are you planning to travel to India? Here’s what you need to do

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There are two sets of guidelines. A standard operating procedure (SOP) for all international travellers and additional procedures for those coming from a few countries.

Is Facebook planning to change its company name?

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According to the news report, the rebrand is aimed at reflecting Facebook's push into the metaverse.

India crosses landmark 1 Billion COVID-19 vaccine inoculations

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "India scripted history" and expressed his gratitude to doctors, nurses, and all those who worked to achieve this feat.

T20 WC: Ashwin, Rahul and Rohit standout as India defeat Australia in warm-up

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Rahul and Rohit played knocks of 39 and 60 respectively as India chased down the target of 153 quite comfortably.

Remaining and expanding: what the Taliban’s return mean for jihad terrorism

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The direct costs in terms of human suffering – lives lost, societies destroyed and trillions of dollars spent – are multiplied by unintended consequences and cascading problems.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison writes a heartfelt letter to Victorians

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Again and again, Victorians have stepped up. Thank you to all Victorians who have had a double dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – and to those who have a first or second dose booked in.

Iqbal Hossain planted ‘Quran’ in Puja pandal, ‘Hindus Genocide’ followed in Bangladesh

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Here is a detailed account of the pogrom against minority Hindus in Bangladesh during Durga Puja 2021

Former Aussie cricketer Michael Slater arrested over alleged domestic violence incident

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New South Wales police confirmed that they received reports of a domestic violence incident alleged to have occurred on October 12.

“Indian girls’ power shine on stage” as Apple celebrates its women techies

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One of the bright days for Indian-origin women in STEAM, who are showing their talent is unmatched.

Multicultural Minister Alex Hawke served notice for omitting ‘material facts’ on Vishal Jood issue

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"It is incumbent on a Cabinet Minister issuing a statement to provide a complete, balanced, and objective account of the issue he is communicating about."

Three Indian-Americans appointed as White House Fellows

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Selection into the program is based on a record of professional accomplishment, evidence of leadership skills, the potential for further growth, and a commitment to service.

I risk my life for Australians but your rules don’t allow me visit my mother: An Open letter to PM Morrison

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Sir, I get bruises on my nose and ears due to mask and other PPE I wear for my 8-10 hours shift but my mother tells me over phone, "Do everything to help your chosen country Australia to be proud of you."

NSW government unveils almost half a billion-dollar plan to support survivors of domestic violence

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“Everyone has a right to live a life free from violence and abuse, a right that is far too often callously eroded by those who perpetrate domestic violence.”

‘Fabindia’ copes severe backlash for appropriating Deepavali as ‘Jashn-e-Riwaaz,’ deletes tweet

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Many social commentators said that with missing bindis and tilak on the foreheads of the models, one thing is clear that Fabindia is not celebrating a Hindu festival but it's appropriated version.'

Australia needs two million migrants in the next five years

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“There is a need to return to higher levels of migration across the board, both in terms of skilled migration and being more generous to people coming in under specialist humanitarian visas and, indeed, international students returning on temporary visas.”

Market Mantra: Australian shares rise to three weeks high as risk sentiment rebounds

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Qantas also added that it would also bring forward the restart of its international flights by two weeks to November 1.

India’s top medical institute apologises for derogatory and Hinduphobic Ramlila skit

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"A video clip of a Ramlila skit done by some students of AIIMS has been circulating on social media. On behalf of the students, we apologise for the conduct of this skit which was not meant to hurt anyone's sentiments. We will ensure that no such activity takes place in the future."

Victoria opens just before festivals, Here is what you can do

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It’s highly recommended that Victorians only permit people aged 12 years and over who are fully vaccinated to visit them at home.

Understanding Caste and Untouchability in Sikhism: In shadow of lynching of Dalit by Nihangs

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With Two thousand six hundred forty-three castes. This menace of caste curse is as bad in contemporary Sikhs as it is in any other society.

Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings wins 4th IPL title

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MS Dhoni's lineup won the IPL trophy for the fourth time, having previously won the tournament in 2010, 2011, and 2018.

Vishal Jood onboard flight to India will be with his family within hours

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"My mother is looking forward to seeing him as he is the eldest son who fought for the pride of India."

Barbarism at farmers’ protest in India: Man’s body with wrist chopped left hanging at Police barricade

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In the video, Nihangs who are carrying spears can be seen surrounding the young man's body.

No Quarantine – No caps on International arrivals: NSW opens from 1 November

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Fully vaccinated travellers already in quarantine will also complete their quarantine requirements on November 1, even if it is less than 14-days.

Khalistani’s attack Hindu leader Yogesh Khattar’s business in Sydney, Police looking for culprits

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"These Khalistani elements are vicious, they plan, plot and execute to propagate their hate-filled agendas. This time they tried to trap me the way they did to Vishal Jood."

Hockey India slams Belgium federation’s racist’, ‘mental intimidation’ after Indian players winning awards

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"We believe that the public statements of displeasure at the announcement of the Indian winners is highly disrespectful and not in the spirit of sportsmanship and the sport of Hockey."

Australia’s peak Islamic council cancels online forum with extremist ‘Taliban’ after backlash

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“This event looks like a road map to radicalisation. I am absolutely disgusted that any organisation in Australia would provide a platform to the Taliban and their primitive views.”

“We are migrants not virus. Allow us back”: Visa holders stage protest in India

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“I had come with my wife and daughter after the baby’s birth, but then got stranded here due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, our temporary visas expired, and now neither the Indian nor the New Zealand government are helping us return to our homes.”

Is ‘Asylum’ real reason why Australia is likely to postpone Afghanistan Test?

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“In light of ICC’s go-ahead to Afghanistan to participate in upcoming T20 World Cup, I think this briefing will have a big a role on Cricket Australia’s decision about Hobart Test.”

With 500,000 free visas, India ready to welcome Australian tourists

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This would be good news for many Indian-origin citizens of Australia, Canada, the US, the UK, and other countries who do not have an OCI card and rely on tourist visas to travel to India.

Indian-origin Girl from Ludhiana Shree Saini becomes Miss World America 2021

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“My family is an immigrant family and we know the amount of resources, love and opportunities America has to offer. Truly, anyone can come here and start from the bottom and really go after any dream they aspire to.”

No more crores from pan masala brand for Bollywood Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, steps down as face of Kamla Pasand

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Amitabh Bachchan wasn't aware that it 'falls under surrogate advertising'

Eight Bravehearts with disabilities scale Siachen Glacier to make World Record

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"I just lost a hand, not my courage," says one of the braveheart.

Australia Women v India Women: Australia wins series in style as India fail despite Mandhana factor

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With this victory, Australia claimed the multi-format series 11-5

Indian-Australian researchers leading a study to cure Tinnitus affecting almost 15% population

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It affects about 15% to 20% of the population and is especially common in older adults.

Market Mantra: Market recovers despite Australia making Home loans difficult

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While the interest rate in Australia remained at a historic low of 0.1% the accompanying statement showed the policymakers remain committed to maintaining highly supportive monetary conditions.

World Postal Day: From pigeons, letters to texting, a system that develops with science and needs

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The historicity of postal systems, post offices and postmen need to be remembered due to their unforgettable contribution of connecting the people around the globe to their near and dear ones, and social, economic and national growth.

How Indian Acharyas Controlled Epidemics in China earlier

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Knowledge about aromatic plants reached China when Indian medicinal texts were taken and translated over the centuries. It resulted in Indian Acharyas being revered as gurus and even worshipped gods.

Diwali, Dushera, Navratri and Karva Chauth: With restrictions in NSW and Victoria, Here’ what you can/can’t do

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Restrictions settings changing just a day before Diwali for Victorians but NSW residents are far luckier.

Indian-Australian fireman to climb 100k steps for mental health awareness; Can you also help?

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Karthick is setting a goal of completing 5,000 steps on his step ladder every day of the month and hopes to raise more than $1,000.

“So standing up to Britain worked”: No quarantine for fully vaccinated Indians travelling to UK

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From Monday, 11th October, travellers from India to the UK, double jabbed by Covishield or any other vaccine recognised by the UK regulator does not have to quarantine.

120 International Students/week will be able to come back to Victoria from… Here’ details

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Universities will provide funding towards the extra quarantine places for student visa holders, with students required to cover the cost of their flight to Melbourne.

British Minister Priti Patel invokes Hindu concept of ‘Sewa’, Opponents have meltdown

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“Our values ​​embody service before self and this can be clearly defined by the Hindu word ‘Sewa’, which can mean service, commitment and dedication to others.

India’s Hockey teams pull out of Commonwealth Games sighting ‘discriminatory’ British policies

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England's policy to not recognise Indian Vaccination is discriminatory and 10 days quarantine requirement for vaccinated sportspersons will have negative effects on their performance.

Ill-informed US Congressman condemned for objecting former US Ambassador’s meeting with RSS Chief

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Hindu Human Rights activists and Former Student President at the University of Oxford, Rashmi Samant pointed to David Trone's ignorance highlighted via his own letter.

Claims of ‘Dismantling Hindutva’: A Colonial theory pushed with Brown faces

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It's just that Orientalism and Hinduphobia have found new homes in Western South Asian Departments where the same colonial theories get pushed with Brown faces.

British Indians protest against forced conversion of Hindu girls in Pakistan

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“Each year over 1,000 minor Hindu girls are abducted, forced to convert, married to people twice or thrice of their age or pushed into the sex trade."

Teacher’s Make a Human Capital: ‘Teachers at the Heart of Education Recovery’

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We are dedicated to honour, appreciate, support, recognise and celebrate the educators through World Teachers’ Day.

Market Mantra: Global worries send Australian market to a four-month low

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The ill-timed surprise resignation of the NSW Premier on Friday have also added to uncertainty in Australian markets.

Over 300 Indians and 700 Pakistanis named in Pandora Papers investigation on offshore finance

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The list includes many former Indian Members of Parliaments as well as names of former associates of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Will you send your child to school when 29% of cases are from under 19-year-olds

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A lot of parents are still contemplating whether to send their child to school or not as per the roadmap announced.

The Pink-ball Test: Dominant Indian girls shake hand with Australian Captain Lanning to end it in a draw

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The multi-format series after the ODIs and a Test currently stands at Australia 6 - India 4.

Radical Islamists targetting India through sponsored fake news, hashtags and propaganda, says report

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The report notes that at present Twitter hashtag trend is the single biggest instrument for information warfare and Twitter doesn’t seem to have any measure or even care about such fake anti-India propaganda.

Bollywood Star Shahrukh Khan’s son in Narcotics Bureau’s custody

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NCB team disguised themselves as passengers and boarded the cruise in order to carry out the raid.

Australia Women vs India Women, D/N Test, Day 3: Jhulan, Pooja put visitors on top

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The Aussies are still 85 runs behind the follow-on target as Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner were unbeaten on 27 and 13 respectively.

#Hinduphobia: Fiji Pastor demolishes Bhagwan Hanuman idol, apologises after video goes viral

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The President of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Sarju Prasad has condemned the act labelling it as "shameful and intolerable."

Aus W vs Ind W, D/N Test: Mandhana hits maiden ton but Punam stole hearts

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The first session on Day 3 has ended with #TeamIndia making 359-7 after 142.3 overs.

Who was Mahatma Gandhi: Symbol of Non-Violence, Harmony and Human rights or…

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“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong,”

Australia, India agree to finalise free trade agreement by end of 2022

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The deal leverages the complementarities between the two countries and would unlock the trade potential between them.

Australia ready to open International travel to and from India by mid-November, with ‘recognised’ Covishield, Here’ details

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"These changes mean there will be no travel restrictions if you are a vaccinated Australian entering or leaving Australian shores."

With 1,143 new cases, Premier Andrews announces mandatory vaccination for all authorised workers by 15 October

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“All workers – in Melbourne and regional Victoria – on the Authorised Worker list will require their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by Friday, 15 October in order to continue working on site."

#Hinduphobia: PNG officer calls Durga Puja morally inappropriate; after criticism apologises to Hindus

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Hindus organising Durga Puja prayers were denied permission saying “We note that this is a form of idol-worshipping which is morally inappropriate and against our Christian values. As such, APPROVAL IS NOT GRANTED to host this event.”

Aus W v Ind W, D/N Test: Smriti Mandhana puts India off to flying start before rain plays spoilsport

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Mandhana kept on marching ahead and brought up her half-century in the 15th over of the innings.

Australia and India sign ToR for Navy-to-Navy Talks

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This document would be pivotal in consolidating the shared commitment to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity in the Indo - Pacific region.

After a massive surge in COVID cases, Victoria decides to give second dose in three weeks from 4 October

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“I don’t understand how can they play politics over vaccines, it’s like putting someone’s life in danger. Put your differences aside for once and work together to save lives.”

‘How’s the tea?’ Netizens ask as Indian army shows captured Pakistani terrorist

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“I appeal to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) area commander, the ISI and the Pakistan Army to take me back to my mother just like they sent me here (India).”

Hundred years of MOPLAH HINDU GENOCIDE of 1921: How thousands of Hindus were slaughtered

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It is incontrovertible that the Malabar Rebellion of Moplahs, was, indeed, the biggest assault on Hindus in the history of British India.

Victoria takes over NSW in daily COVID19 cases despite Dan Andrews hard lockdown

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Victoria and NSW recorded the highest daily number ever in terms of daily deaths due to the current outbreak.

Anti-Hindu Delhi Riots were “preplanned conspiracy to dislocate functioning of Government”: Delhi High Court

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“A preplanned and pre-meditated conspiracy to disturb law and order in the city”.

India vs Australia Hockey match in Kashmir: Modi government’s new sports infrastructure announcement makes it a possibility

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Minister Thakur added that the Modi government is going to start procedures for the upgradation and renovation of all existing sports infrastructure at par with international standards.

South Australia ‘Skilled Migration Program’ adds 70 occupations for offshore applicants but with a catch

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Offshore applicants meeting the minimum published requirements can lodge a Registration of Interest (RoI) from 10 am, ACST, Tuesday 28 September 2021.

NSW freedom roadmap: Here’ details of what you can do from 11 October, 1 December and in between

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80 per cent roadmap will also remove the limit of fully vaccinated guests for weddings and funerals, and remove customer caps for personal services such as hairdressers

Indian PM Modi pays surprise visit to check progress at Central Vista Project site

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The aim of this project is to redevelop 86 acres of land in Delhi with a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central secretariat, revamping of the 3-km Rajpath from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, new Prime Minister's residence and office, and a new Vice President Enclave.

Market Mantra: Should we be worried as Australian shares post a third weekly loss amid China’s Evergrande woes

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The home value index is most awaited by traders this week as it is expected to show the impact of ongoing lockdowns on property prices.

Shafali, Yastika and Sneh shine as India end Australia’s unbeaten 26-match run in ODIs

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Australia's unbeaten 26-match run in ODI cricket came to an end. However, the hosts won the three-match ODI series by 2-1.

QUAD Summit: Complexities, Challenges and Cooperation for Security and Survival

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We also recognize that our shared futures will be written in the Indo-Pacific, and we will redouble our efforts to ensure that the Quad is a force for regional peace, stability, security, and prosperity.

Power of communication and its impact: Reflections on Modi- Biden meet

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If you have noticed Indian PM’s communication style closely, before and during his visit to the US, you must have realised the sophisticated manner of the Indian PM to address the Indian diaspora.

Modest easing to restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Here’ all details

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On Tuesday, Victoria will pass its first threshold on the Roadmap with 80 per cent of Victorians having received their first vaccine dose.

Iron door that doesn’t let Brown women cross over to white women’s exclusive space

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Continually sidelined for leadership opportunities: If we raise issues, we are trouble-makers, if we bring a diverse viewpoint, we are not considered team players.

UK Parliament praises India for keeping democracy alive in Kashmir despite sinister attempts by Taliban/Pakistan sympathisers

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"If the Indian troops were withdrawn the plight of Jammu & Kashmir would be the same as Afghanistan with Islamist forces coming in and eliminating democracy in the area."

Indian-Australians dismayed by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s insensitive and discriminatory comment

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Queenslanders of Indian heritage are saving lives every day -Doctors, nurses, paramedics, Police, aged care workers. We deserve better treatment from Premier of the state.”

World record: Indian-Australian sisters sing national anthems of 193 countries in 100 languages

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They have been singing the national anthems of all the countries of the world off-by-heart to promote world peace and a heightened sense of humanity.
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