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Harjinder Singh case sees Washington court block new truck-licence rules for immigrants

Harjinder Singh, an Indian citizen who allegedly entered the US illegally in 2018, pleaded not guilty to multiple homicide and manslaughter charges after allegedly jackknifing his truck during an illegal U-turn, causing a van to collide with his trailer.

Australia’s SCATS signs MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to advance smart mobility in India

A pilot system will be implemented across at least five intersections in Vadodara, with hardware sourced wherever possible through India’s ‘Make in India’ programme.

One in five Aussie businesses paid cybercriminals, fuelling repeat ransomware attacks

Notably, over half of the surveyed business owners could not recall clicking on any suspicious links

Pregnant mother Samanvitha Dhareshwar identified as victim of Hornsby crash; teen driver Aaron Papazoglu denied bail

Ms Dhareshwar — remembered by friends as gentle, hardworking and devoted to her young family

‘No one can take the law into their own hands’: Melbourne man Jude Corbett jailed for attack on father

21-year-old attacked his father in a St Kilda apartment about 9pm on 19 October last year, telling him, “I have to do this … I’m going to stop you.”

Australian Consul General turns ‘Saree Ambassador’ for Mangalagiri weaves

Mangalagiri sarees, celebrated for their handicraft weaving, are produced in the town of Mangalagiri in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.

Southbank diners flee as wild restaurant fight spills into dining room

One man was seen wielding a chair as the restaurant descended into chaos, forcing terrified diners to scramble for safety.

Gold Coast teen charged over alleged sharing of violent extremist material

Each charge carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment. Investigations into the seized digital material remain ongoing, and additional charges have not been ruled out.

Australia and Nepal celebrate 65 years of strong friendship and partnership

Nepal’s Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, marked the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations with Australia, calling the partnership “built on mutual respect, lasting friendship, and shared democratic values.”

Dr Haseeb Riaz and Gareth Shanthikumar named WA Young Australians of the Year

The pair, co-founders of the educational service MAN UP, experienced challenges transitioning from high school to adulthood and recognised that harmful masculinity stereotypes often leave young men without the skills to manage emotions or build healthy relationships.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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