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Air India cuts flights to Australia amid aircraft checks and airspace delays

The flight reductions, effective from June 21 to at least July 15, 2025, coincide with the tail end of the Australian winter holiday travel season and are expected to affect a significant number of passengers.

If you’re a gig worker making money on these platforms, the ATO has its eyes on you

From this year, gig economy platforms like UberEats and OnlyFans must report users’ earnings directly to the ATO, ending self-reporting by workers.

Sydney man charged over alleged international mail drug import scheme

The parcels, allegedly addressed to various individuals, were found to contain cocaine, methamphetamine, and ketamine, with a combined weight of approximately 8kg.

Young Indian international student and truck driver Arshpreet Singh Khahra dies in highway crash near Perth

23-year-old Arshpreet’s family in his home village is devastated by the news of his death and has urged the government to expedite the repatriation of his body to India.

Pakistani man charged after $100k cash and fake ID found in Perth Airport luggage

The 21-year-old man was escorted off the aircraft, and a search of his belongings allegedly uncovered bundles of $50 notes hidden inside clothing items in his suitcase

Australian expertise to fuel next-gen metro rail innovation in India

Monash University’s Institute of Railway Technology has partnered with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to drive innovation, research, and workforce training in India’s metro rail sector.

Australia’s global university standing falls as India makes record gains

“Over the past five years, we have seen the reputation of Australian universities gradually decreasing”

Fiji prepares last-minute US visit as Trump’s 32% tariff deadline nears, water exports at risk

“The United States is an important trade partner for Fiji, accounting for around 10 per cent of total trade and over 30 per cent of remittance inflows”

Arrest Made After Stolen Land Cruiser Driven Through Northland Shopping Centre in Daring Getaway

“He took out all the doors all the way through,” said witness Wayne O’Connor.

Canadian intelligence labels Khalistani extremists and Pakistan as national security threats

The report stressed that only a group of individuals based in Canada are involved, but they remain active in “promotion, fundraising or planning of violence primarily in India.”

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India’s women lead the world in AI skills, nearly twice the global average

At 1.9, Indian women score higher than women in the United States (1.71), Canada (0.97), and the United Kingdom (0.90) — countries long regarded as frontrunners in technology talent.

Australian-British executive Tania Baumann and Indian diplomat Tanmaya Lal appointed Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-Generals

The appointments were announced by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey as the organisation strengthens its leadership team ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.

Australian retail giant to offshore hundreds of IT jobs to India amid cost-cutting drive

“As part of this program, some activities currently performed in our Australian support office will transition to a new global centre in Bengaluru.”
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