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Deepak-Raj Gupta and Amritha Zacharia to lead AIBC, vow to boost Australia-India trade ties

The new leadership team expresses heartfelt gratitude to outgoing National Chair Jodi McKay and Vice Chair Ravneet Pawha for their exceptional contributions during a pivotal period in Australia-India relations.

More beef between China and Australia as trade restrictions lift

China’s removal of the final trade restrictions marks a return to business as usual for Australian beef and veal exports, which reached $2.2 billion in 2023-24.

Australian women researchers join hands with Indian STEM experts

This announcement follows the earlier selection of five Indian women researchers from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, who will conduct research in Australia under the same exchange program.

500kg of cocaine destroyed as Australia and PNG celebrate major drug bust

The investigation uncovered a syndicate attempting to smuggle the drugs into Queensland.

Pro-Khalistan extremist allegedly attempt assassination of former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister at Golden Temple

The accused, Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani militant and active member of the pro-Khalistan organisation Dal Khalsa, fired a gunshot that missed Badal and struck a wall.

Family fun meets cricket fever at Boxing Day Test with Summer Festival in Yarra Park

Fans can also catch a slice of India’s second-biggest sport, Kabaddi, with the Pro Kabaddi Melbourne Raid debuting at John Cain Arena after stumps on day three.

Raj in trouble over false police report after car bogged at popular beach

The car, left stranded during high tide, drew significant attention from early morning beachgoers.

Fijian toddler Vihaana fighting for life in India, family seeks urgent monetary support

Diagnosed in March, Vihaana has undergone two bone marrow transplants, multiple blood transfusions, and is now fighting pneumonia in the paediatric ICU.

Playing Russian roulette: Australians warned of deadly nitazene epidemic

Nitazenes come in various forms, including powders, tablets, nasal sprays, and vape liquids, and are often misrepresented as non-opioid substances.

Home Affairs cancels foreign agent’s visa for lodging 1,000 illegal Protection visa applications

Unregistered migration operators, often advertising on social media, exploit vulnerable applicants with false advice and exorbitant fees.

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Israeli President Herzog begins Australia visit with tribute to Bondi terror victims

The four-day visit forms part of a broader diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing ties between Israel and Australia.

‘So out of touch’: Western Australian Labor MPs criticised for comparing themselves to FIFO workers

Is it “disrespectful” to compare parliamentary travel with FIFO roles? as many FIFO workers spend months each year away from home.

India and Canada to appoint security liaison officers to tackle cyber threats, fraud and transnational organised crime

India and Canada have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, following high-level talks between India’s National Security...
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