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‘Part of our identity’: Prabhjeet Gill’s stand prompts Ambulance Victoria to allow cultural beards on duty

Sikh student paramedic had asked Ambulance Victoria to use the Singh Thattha technique that meets national infection control standards while respecting individual identity.

Perth man jailed for creating ‘evil twin’ WiFi networks to steal personal data

Forensic analysis uncovered thousands of intimate images and videos, the personal credentials of other people, and records of fraudulent WiFi pages.

Deadly blaze engulfs Hong Kong housing estate: 44 dead, hundreds missing

In the aftermath, police arrested three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter as part of an ongoing investigation into the fire.

‘What are you doing?’: Young man allegedly caught defecating in public

The man filming can be heard shouting in disbelief and demanding to know what the man is doing, insisting he “not do that on the ground”.

Indian-origin truck drivers caught in NZ licence crackdown after “false or altered” documents uncovered

“These are not just 440 drivers – these are 440 families. And this also means 440 fewer trucks delivering essential supplies around the country at the busiest time of the year.”

Australia and India launch new sports collaboration blueprint at global summit

The two countries already share strong sporting ties, especially in cricket and hockey, and have used major tours and series as high-profile platforms for the relationship.

Bharat XI vs Royal Blues T20 cricket match ends in violent on-field fight

Cricket Wellington confirmed it was investigating the incident which involved players from both sides allegedly striking each other with what appear to be cricket bats and stumps as chaos unfolded on the boundary.

“Every click is monitored”: Finance workers report growing AI-linked surveillance

Half of all respondents said monitoring was now high or very high, and more than half felt such scrutiny harmed their well-being.

From Greek feasts to Cake Picnic: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival returns with 200 events

The festival will also host the Southern Hemisphere debut of Cake Picnic on 21 March, an international sensation built on the simple rule: no cake, no entry.

Dharmendra, legendary Indian actor, dies at 89

Known for his athletic build, good looks, and enduring charm, he played a wide range of roles—from romantic leads to action heroes including the iconic Veeru in the cult classic Sholay.

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Sydney couple gets 10 years jail over failed $12 million meth import from Iran

The court heard the couple used fraudulent consignee details and repeatedly redirected the shipment to different locations in an attempt to avoid detection by law enforcement.

Indian scientists identify antiviral compounds in cow urine, effective against Chikungunya virus

Researchers reported even stronger results when the distillate was combined with thymoquinone, a compound derived from Nigella sativa, and piperine from black pepper.

Indian-Australian scientist Prof. Rajeev Varshney named among world’s top agri-food pioneers

Prof. Varshney, Director of the Centre for Crop and Food Innovation (CCFI), the WA State Agricultural Biotechnology Centre, and Murdoch University’s International Chair in Agriculture and Food Security, is one of only four Australians to have received the honour since the list was launched in 2024.
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