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

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.”

POLITICS

“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.

INNOVATION

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.

INNOVATION

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.”

INNOVATION

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.

INNOVATION

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.

INNOVATION

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.

INNOVATION

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.

INNOVATION

Fiji Deputy PM Prof. Biman Prasad named Pacific Political Climate Champion for Climate Finance

Endorsed by Pacific ACP Leaders in Honiara, Solomon Islands, the appointment highlights Fiji’s leadership in advancing regional climate priorities.

INNOVATION

Indian-Australian geospatial leader Prof. Mohamed-Ghouse elected to top UN role

Prof. Mohamed-Ghouse, with early education from India and a PhD from the University of Melbourne, has over 25 years of global experience across government, academia, and industry.

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POLITICS

Labor – Greens partner to end self-managed super holder’s ability to buy residential property, pushing watered-down tax deal

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Australia’s construction apprentices hit five-year low as industry warns workforce crisis threatens housing targets

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