Indian High Commissioner Suneet Mehta said the festival is a tribute to the deep-rooted cultural relationship between India and Fiji, nurtured over generations through shared traditions, values and the universal language of cinema.

“A free Iran will be a force for peace, for prosperity, and for partnership.”

The move follows the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which reintroduce full-fat dairy as part of a healthy diet.

Victoria Police confirmed officers had been called to reports of flash flooding and vehicles being swept away, with local police and the Air Wing deployed to assess the situation.

The program delivers grants across three funding streams — up to $10,000, $100,000 or $400,000 — allowing organisations to invest in skills development, leadership programs, partnerships and long-term sustainability.

The alleged desecration of the Kulukulu Ram Mandir in Sigatoka has reopened deep wounds within Fiji’s Hindu community, reviving memories of earlier attacks on places of worship and intensifying calls for unity, justice and stronger protection of sacred sites.

Australia is grappling with more than 330,000 unfilled jobs across key industries, even as thousands of qualified permanent migrants remain underemployed, new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data reveals.

"The culmination of this historic 18-day voyage from Gujarat to Oman is a shining example of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi ji’s visionary leadership and firm resolve to revive India’s ancient shipbuilding genius. It also symbolises the enduring bond of our historic ties with the Gulf region.”

The test run covered the entire 66-kilometre route, stopping at all 31 stations and reaching speeds of up to 100km/h on newly built sections of track.

The freeze, due to take effect on 21 January, targets people officials say are likely to become a “public charge” by relying on government assistance.