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UK and India strike landmark post-Brexit trade deal slashing tariffs on whisky, cars and cosmetics

Securing the deal with India ahead of the United States has been hailed as a diplomatic win for Downing Street, underscoring the UK’s renewed global trade ambitions post-Brexit.

India’s Minister of State for External Affairs to visit New Zealand and Fiji to boost Pacific ties

India’s relationship with the Pacific region has seen steady growth through consistent diplomatic outreach and economic partnerships.

New harvest of Australian avocados set to tap into rising Indian demand

The tariff cuts give Australia a competitive edge over other avocado-exporting nations and have spurred increased demand—India imported nearly AUD4.8 million worth of avocados in 2024 alone.

Modi calls to congratulate Albanese, both agree to advance Australia-India partnership

Under Albanese and Modi's leadership bilateral cooperation has expanded across sectors such as trade, education, clean energy, defence, and critical minerals.

Three Indian-origin men arrested after Brampton business shooting sparks extortion probe

Broader campaign was launched by police after a “disturbing trend” of extortion attempts targeting the South Asian business community emerged.

Indian-origin student left paralysed after tragic fall from fraternity balcony weeks before graduation

Instead of receiving immediate medical attention, those who helped her were asked to leave the university event, Friends then carried her to her apartment.

Despite imminent visa fee hike, international students celebrate Albanese’s re-election as hope for relief

“No more $5000 international student visa fees, no more international student visa cuts each year, no more visa issues. It’s great news for everybody.”

‘Fantasy’ drug fuels nightmare as record seizures reported on Australian border

The drug is often misused as a party drug or to commit serious crimes such as theft, sexual assault, and drink spiking.

Fiji’s Online Safety Commission under fire for warning media over viral video of prison chief’s nightclub brawl

The 30-second clip, filmed at Suva’s popular O’Reilley’s Bar, shows Naucukidi allegedly throwing punches at another man while staff scramble to intervene.

Australia’s Smart Energy Council, Hinduja Group to power India’s solar future with landmark MoU

It has a strategic framework to develop solar skill development programs, facilitate technology transfer, and promote bilateral investments and student exchanges.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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