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

Fiji and India to boost bilateral ties with focus on key development areas

High Commissioner Mehta emphasised the vast potential for growth in the Fiji-India relationship, noting India’s intention to enhance its partnership with Fiji.

INNOVATION

Trump unveils ‘reciprocal tariffs’ plan as India, Japan begin talks with US

The move signals a departure from the idea of universal tariffs, where all imports would face the same tax.

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Rabuka and Jaishankar share ‘views and insights’ at Munich Security Conference

Both leaders shared a warm handshake and exchanged insights, with Dr Jaishankar expressing it was an honour to meet Rabuka.

INNOVATION

Australia bans foreign investors from buying established homes

The government says this temporary ban is a “minor but meaningful” step in its $32 billion Homes for Australia plan, which focuses on boosting housing supply and making home ownership more accessible.

INNOVATION

Musk’s DOGE scraps $21M ‘voter turnout’ funding for India, calls it a ‘deep state slush fund’

The slashed projects also include: $29 million for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" and $20 million for "fiscal federalism" in Nepal.

OPINION

Trump resets ties with Modi, but Albanese struggles to find favour in Washington

Clearly, the success of the Modi-Trump meeting points to India’s rising role in the Indo-Pacific!

INNOVATION

Shellharbour child and family precinct secures funding boost

This initiative aims to create a central hub offering early childhood, health, education, and family support services in one accessible location.

INNOVATION

Fiji and ACT deepen ties through trade, investment, and rugby showdown

Prof. Prasad assured the delegation that Fiji remains committed to strengthening economic relations and attracting foreign direct investment.

INNOVATION

How fraudsters are targeting Australians online with the ‘Rom-con’ scam

The script, used to lure Australians via online dating apps, lays out a calculated approach to building fake relationships.

INNOVATION

Albanese’ $84.8 million boost for North and Far North Queensland disaster resilience

The funding, part of the North Queensland Resilience Program, will support 18 local government areas, including Townsville, Douglas, Mornington, Mount Isa, and Whitsunday.

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Australia signs defence deal with India then walks into disputed history, exposing geopolitical fault line

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Rishen Shekhar appointed ANU Pro Vice-Chancellor for International and Future Students

Shekhar said he was looking forward to joining ANU in its 80th year and helping tell the university’s story more widely.

IMMIGRATION

Can you send your Indian passport home with a relative after getting Australian citizenship?

"After receiving citizenship, to return the Indian passport, can it be handed over to a relative who is returning back from a visit here so that they can formally hand it over to the Passport office back in India, or does it need an in-person appointment?"