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Fiji’s Indian diaspora gathers to mourn victims of Ahmedabad plane crash

The community came together for a prayerful tribute, which included the chanting of Geeta Path, Shanti Path, and special prayers led by respected spiritual leader Swami Jee and community elder Manhar Kaka.

Brisbane woman charged with fake scholarship scam and forced labour of international students

The students were allegedly forced into farm labour across Queensland to repay fake debts, with the woman pocketing their wages in breach of visa conditions.

Afghan national, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, admits plotting ISIS terror attack on 2024 US Election Day

Tawhedi and his co-conspirator, Abdullah Haji Zada, 18, attempted to purchase two AK-47s, 500 rounds of ammunition, and 10 magazines between June and October 2024.

“This cannot be a whitewash”: National grooming gangs inquiry ordered into abuse by predominantly British-Pakistani men

The report centres on the Rotherham grooming gang scandal, where around 1,400 girls were abused between the 1980s and 2013 by predominantly British-Pakistani men.

US politician assassinated in politically motivated shooting; senator and wife critically injured

Melissa Hortman, a veteran politician and former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and her husband, Mark, were fatally shot in their Brooklyn Park home just after 2am on Saturday (local time).

“We want to fight the same crimes”: Canada looks to reset ties with India after tensions over Khalistani extremists

The proposed arrangement would enable law enforcement agencies from both countries to exchange intelligence on transnational crime and Khalistani extremism.

IndiGo Cadets face flight training delays as NZ pilot academy grounded in safety investigation

The academy currently has about 140 students, including 108 enrolled in the IndiGo cadet programme.

Six Indian-origin men charged with smuggling nearly half a tonne of cocaine into Canada via trucking network

In the largest drug seizure in its history, Peel Police dismantled a commercial truck-based smuggling network, arresting nine men from southern Ontario.

Albanese’s visit to Fiji reaffirms Vuvale Partnership and Pacific solidarity

Rabuka congratulated Albanese on his landslide win and thanked the Australian Government for its consistent support for Fiji’s development and broader Pacific solidarity.

Nearly half of Aussie small businesses now using artificial intelligence

The data shows a steady rise in AI usage across various sectors, with SMEs demonstrating a clearer understanding of the technology and its business value.

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Darwin woman charged after alleged misuse of government role to access millions in NDIS funds

Investigators allege the business received more than $28 million in National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) funding since 2019, with around $18 million of those claims identified as potentially suspicious.

Rekha to hoist Indian national flag at IFFM 2026 and receive Excellence in Cinema Award

The festival will pay a further tribute to her career with a special screening of Muzaffar Ali’s 1981 classic Umrao Jaan

Australia backs new robotics STEM lab for Delhi students to inspire future innovators

The Australia-funded robotics lab is expected to help students develop practical problem-solving skills while strengthening educational collaboration
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