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.

Confronting Khalistani extremism: why Canada’s new stance matters for Australia

For the first time, Canada has officially acknowledged that banned extremist groups such as Babbar Khalsa International and the International Sikh Youth Federation remain active in promoting separatism and violence.

Nine charged with more than 30 online child abuse offences in major crackdown

Police seized more than 50 electronic devices, including phones, laptops, USBs and hard drives, which will undergo forensic examination. None of those charged are currently employed in roles with access to children.

Australia welcomes appointment of Nepal’s first female prime minister Sushila Karki

Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first female chief justice in 2016, is backed by youth leaders and Kathmandu’s popular mayor Balendra Shah.

Albanese announces $12b Henderson defence hub supporting 10,000 jobs

The government said the first phase of work, including construction of Army landing craft, would begin next year, with the precinct ultimately employing 4,000 directly and supporting 10,000 jobs across WA.

Bhagavad Gita inspires Canberra’s multicultural cricket champion Sanjay Sharma

Sanjay Sharma, founder of the Indian Australian Multicultural Sports Association (IAMSA) and the Yerrabi District Cricket Club (YDCC), has spent more than a decade building community through sport.

Pacific friendship at the heart of Australia’s $100m climate commitment

PM Albanese has highlighted the close friendships formed during his Pacific engagements, rejecting suggestions of tension over Australia’s climate policies.

Migrants aren’t just living in ‘Hotel Australia’: Former PM Tony Abbott

Tony Abbott highlighted the need for a genuinely skills-based migration program that is significantly smaller than the current one.

Australia renews terror sanctions on Hamas and Hizballah, joins G7 in condemning Iran

"The Albanese Government has zero tolerance for foreign interference and violence in Australia. We will not tolerate attempts to undermine the safety of Australians or sow division in our community."

Nepal swears in first female prime minister after deadly Gen Z protests topple government

Nepal’s first female prime minister, India-educated former chief justice Sushila Karki, 73, was sworn in Friday to lead an interim government ahead of March 2026 elections.

Griffith University and Masters’ Union sign MoU to nurture future Indian business leaders

The MoU with Griffith University represents a new chapter in fostering global education partnerships and nurturing future Indian business leaders.

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