JITARTH JAI BHARADWAJ

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Jai Bharadwaj, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Australia Today, is an award-winning journalist with a proven track record in international media. Renowned for his expertise in broadcasting, storytelling, and investigative reporting, he combines rigorous fact-checking with data-driven insights to deliver impactful journalism.

NEWS

No, Premier – Crime is not “stabilising.” Victoria records alarming youth offending and worst car theft in decades

Overall offending is rising, youth offenders remain heavily over-represented in serious street crimes, and car theft has reached its highest level in more than two decades.

NEWS

Iran thanks India as first people-funded medical aid shipment reaches Red Crescent

The donation-backed consignment highlights both the depth of people-to-people ties with Iran and the practical role Indian civil society can play during a regional emergency.

IMMIGRATION

India-born entrepreneurs Singh, Patel, Kaur and Sharma driving surge in new businesses

With 3% of the total population, Indian Australian founders started 22.2% of new businesses in the year 2025

NEWS

Iranian security cheif Ali Larijani dead as Israel escalates strikes on Tehran’s inner circle

Larijani was believed to have taken on a leading role in the country after Khamenei’s death, even though he was not eligible to become the supreme leader because he was not a cleric.

NEWS

Queensland police sued by ‘Mr Singh’ after officer recorded making racist remarks about Indians during investigation

One of the officers allegedly discussed another unrelated call-out involving “a fucking Indian guy” before returning to the Lawnton matter.

NEWS

Mortgage squeeze returns as RBA lifts interest rate to 4.10%, warns fuel shock could keep inflation higher for longer

While financial conditions have tightened somewhat this year, the board said it was still unclear just how restrictive monetary policy is.

SPORTS

Hockey Victoria’s newest team ‘Melbourne Cobras’ launched with Indian elite players to boost standards and diaspora connection

Cobras will include five elite Indian players across the men’s and women’s squads, a move designed to strengthen the on-field standard while building a direct link with one of the sport’s most passionate global fan bases.

IMMIGRATION

Australia doubles Graduate visa fee to $4,600, leaving many international graduates scrambling

Association of Australia CEO described the jump as inequitable for students nearing the end of their study visas, warning Australia was developing a reputation for pulling “the welcome mat” away.

POLITICS

Matt Canavan elected Nationals leader after Littleproud exit, pledges ‘fight back’ agenda

Canavan’s first electoral test will come quickly, with the Nationals preparing for the Farrer by-election in May, which was triggered by the resignation of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

NEWS

Fourth incident in two months: Holy idol taken from Kali Mata Mandir, raising alarm over repeated targeting of Hindu places of worship

Temple has appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone who may recognise the individual seen in the CCTV footage or who has information about the theft to contact police.

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Fr Antonyadimai, described by colleagues as a “sensitive” and “gentle” priest, had expressed fear of public disgrace before his death.

SPORTS

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