AMIT SARWAL

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Dr Amit Sarwal is the Co-Founder and Editor of The Australia Today, with a career spanning broadcast media and academic leadership. He brings strategic vision, cross-cultural expertise, and editorial innovation to storytelling that connects communities and amplifies diverse voices.

INNOVATION

‘You are not alone’: Albanese pledges flood aid as NSW reels from deadly deluge

Prime Minister confirmed that applications for income support will open Monday through Services Australia for those who have lost income or work due to the flooding.

INNOVATION

Trump targets India-made phones, Apple and Samsung face 25% tariff threat

Meanwhile, Apple supplier Foxconn this week announced a new $1.5 billion investment in India, signalling continued expansion in the region.

HEALTH

Australia backs WHO global pandemic deal to boost health security

Australia played a key role in shaping the agreement, serving as Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body and representing the Western Pacific region.

INNOVATION

Trump strips Harvard University of right to host foreign students, hitting Indian and Australian enrolments

The crackdown affects nearly 6,800 international students — 27 per cent of Harvard’s enrolment in 2024–25 — and has prompted an outcry from education leaders and international partners.

IMMIGRATION

Dr Parwinder Kaur becomes first Indian woman to be sworn in on Sikh scripture in Australian parliament

"As a migrant, a mother, and a woman in STEM, I carry with me the stories of countless others who deserve to see themselves reflected in leadership.”

INNOVATION

Prof. Rajeev Varshney joins Australia’s top science minds in Academy honour

Prof. Varshney's whose research spans continents from India to Africa, Germany to Australia, has been instrumental in decoding the genomes of more than a dozen crops.

INNOVATION

Young Fijian father swept off Western Australia’s dangerous fishing spot

The 29-year-old had been enjoying a day out with his wife Tongauea, their two young children, and friends at the notorious fishing spot near Albany when tragedy struck.

INNOVATION

Alleged Palestine supporter kills Israeli embassy staff in antisemitic shooting

While in custody, the man reportedly chanted “Free, free Palestine,” before revealing to security where he had discarded the weapon

OPINION

Ek cup chai ho jaye, mate? The unbreakable tea bond between Australia and India

Just like India became the world’s largest tea producer, it also became the cultural custodian of chai — a lifeline for millions of Indians

INNOVATION

From Tasmania to tandoor: Aussie salmon dominates Indian market

High-end restaurants, rising disposable incomes, and the influence of shows like MasterChef Australia are transforming local tastes.

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POLITICS

Liberal Party moves to disendorse Dinesh Gourisetty after a personal reference for child-sex offender

“They wanted Moira out, and used Dinesh for it,” the source said, suggesting the preselection outcome was influenced by internal factional objectives rather than candidate scrutiny.

OPINION

Why do men sexually harass women at work? Science offers two explanations, but only one of them holds up

These behaviours are called “gender harassment” –which is the most common form of sexual harassment.

IMMIGRATION

Baltej Singh, nephew of Indira Gandhi’s Khalistani assassin, loses bid to keep identity secret in NZ’s record “Honey Bear” meth case

Baltej Singh was arrested at Auckland Airport while attempting to board a flight to Dubai, carrying more than $10,000 in cash.