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

Sajid Akram, Bondi beach gunman: Born in India, radicalised in Australia, no link to family back home

Indian police officers said Sajid had only limited contact with his family in Hyderabad over the past 27 years.

POLITICS

‘Terror will not divide us’: Albanese after Bondi antisemitic attack

“These antisemitic terrorist attacks will not be successful with their objective, which is to divide us as a nation.”

INNOVATION

“An Australian hero”: Petition calls for highest bravery award for Ahmed who tackled Bondi gunman Sajid Akram

The 44-year-old, unarmed and acting alone, confronted an armed gunman in the attack that claimed 16 lives, including a child, and left 29 others injured.

SPORTS

Pakistani cricketer Shaheen Afridi pulled from BBL debut match after dangerous bowling

Afridi, playing his first BBL game, conceded 0-45 from just 2.4 overs before the umpires deemed him a danger to the batsmen.

INNOVATION

Bondi terror: Three Indian students in hospital after being wounded as PM confirms Islamic State inspiration

Authorities have urged caution around unconfirmed reports as they continue to identify victims and notify families, with consular officials expected to be involved where foreign nationals are affected.

INNOVATION

Albanese pushes tougher gun laws as Hanson blames “radical Islam” after Bondi terror attack

Senator Hanson said the focus on firearms reform amounted to “yet another failure of leadership”, arguing the real issue was radical Islam and intelligence failures.

INNOVATION

Bondi Beach terror attack kills Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who commemorated 26/11 Mumbai victims

Jewish leaders voiced deep concern for community safety, while international leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with Australia.

INNOVATION

Naveed Akram and Sajid Akram identified as alleged shooter in Bondi Beach terror attack that kills 16

One gunman was shot dead at the scene, while the second remains in custody in critical condition.

INNOVATION

Ahmed el Ahmed named Bondi hero after terrorist attack leaves 16 dead

The 43-year-old father of two wrestled a rifle from one of the gunmen during Sunday’s mass shooting, an act authorities say may have saved countless lives.

INNOVATION

Ten killed in ‘shocking and distressing’ Bondi Beach shooting near Jewish community gathering

Police said the shooting occurred just after 6.40pm near a Jewish community gathering at Bondi Beach, where hundreds of people had assembled for a Chanukah by the Sea event.

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IMMIGRATION

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NEWS

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