Beyond its spiritual significance, Chhath is a celebration of discipline, inclusivity, and environmental harmony, values that align closely with Australia’s multicultural ethos.
30-year-old Aqeel Khan has been charged under Sections 74 and 78 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering assault or use of criminal force to outrage a woman’s modesty, and stalking.
While docked in Townsville, the vessel took on 130,000 litres of a 30 per cent renewable diesel blend, showing that Defence platforms can operate on lower-emission fuels without compromising capability.
Officials say enhanced intelligence and stronger cooperation with international partners are helping them pinpoint high-risk consignments more effectively, regardless of where or how they enter the country.
The Bishnoi gang, named after its leader Lawrence Bishnoi, has been linked by police to contract killings, cross-border extortion networks and financial crimes.
Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.
Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.