AMIT SARWAL

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Amit Sarwal is Melbourne-based academic, writer, translator, and former radio broadcaster. He is the Founding Convenor of Australia-India Interdisciplinary Research Network (AIIRN), Co-founder of the Australia Today news network and Founder of Kula Press.

Fiji’s coalition under pressure after dual Deputy PM resignations

Both Prasad and Kamikamica will remain Members of Parliament while they fight their respective legal battles.

Australian defence personnel explore India as young officers exchange strengthens ties

Australian officers visited key service institutions, defence industry facilities, and iconic cultural heritage sites in Hyderabad, Goa, Agra and New Delhi.

Should airlines create women-only seating?

"Please consider a women-only section on your planes. We don’t feel safe with men telling us to crawl over them on flights, while they ignore women’s personal space.”

“I must step aside”: Fiji’s Deputy PM Prof. Prasad resigns to deal with FICAC charge swiftly

Prof. Prasad expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister’s personal support and the many messages of encouragement he has received.

Hindu Council of Australia hosts vibrant Deepavali celebration at Federal Parliament

The celebration featured traditional Indian classical dance performances, classical instrumental music, and an exhibition of South Indian dolls.

Western Australia targets growth in education and mining links with India

“This mission will reinforce WA’s strong relationship with India while promoting opportunities for our world-class education and mining industries.”

Albanese calls China a ‘friend’ as he raises flare incident in high-stakes ASEAN talks

Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have intensified in recent months amid escalating Chinese military activity in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Australia’s Pacific support vessel refuels with renewable diesel for first time

While docked in Townsville, the vessel took on 130,000 litres of a 30 per cent renewable diesel blend, showing that Defence platforms can operate on lower-emission fuels without compromising capability.

Prime Minister joins celebrations marking 40 years of Uluru-Kata Tjuta Handback

Prime Minister Albanese said the Handback "stands tall in the story of our nation", acknowledging Anangu’s unbroken spiritual connection to Country.

US deports Lakhvinder Kumar, suspected Indian crime syndicate member linked to Bishnoi gang

The Bishnoi gang, named after its leader Lawrence Bishnoi, has been linked by police to contract killings, cross-border extortion networks and financial crimes.

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British tourists deported from India for allegedly putting pro-Palestine stickers in holy town

“Our monitoring of foreign nationals is very strict. Anyone found breaching tourist visa conditions will face strict action, including deportation and blacklisting.”

Record growth for TAFE and VET students in South Australia

Student numbers rose by 4 per cent to 67,915, while subject enrolments jumped 7.6 per cent and training hours increased 8.3 per cent. Program enrolments also grew by 0.6 per cent—the only increase nationwide.
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