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Indian international student Jatinderpal Singh jailed 11 years for selling drugs in Canada

Jatinderpal Singh, who came to on a study permit in 2022, was unable to afford tuition leaving his visa to expire; he was drawn into drug trafficking in 2024 and caught within a month during a police sting.

Two killed in Manchester synagogue terror attack by Jihad Al-Shamie, leaders condemn violence

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed his condolences, condemning the violence and affirming solidarity with the UK.

Indian Americans emerge as powerhouse benefactors of US higher education with $3 billion in donations

Nearly 270,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in U.S. universities, contributing close to $10 billion annually to the American economy and supporting around 93,000 jobs.

Australians want to spend more on space – but we don’t really know where we’re going

Two years on from the first-ever survey on Australian opinions about space, this week we released a new report on the subject.

Tech Council of Australia and India’s NASSCOM join forces to unlock new innovation opportunities

Under the new agreement, both parties committed to promoting joint innovation efforts involving startups, research institutions, and deep tech firms.

Aged care workers set for major pay rise in record $17.7b wages package

From 1st October 2025, a registered nurse on the most common award level will receive an extra $60.20 per week, while enrolled nurses will see their wages rise by $62.40 per week.

Australia marks 20 years since Bali bombings by al-Qaeda-linked terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah

This tragic Islamist terrorist attack that claimed 20 lives, including four Australians, 15 Indonesians and one Japanese national, and injured 17 Australians along with many other innocent bystanders.

Fiji deputy PM urges UN to deliver “multilateralism with edge and purpose” for Pacific nations

“We see ourselves not merely as a host, but a solid partner to the UN — investing in a regional hub to bridge Pacific nations, the UN system and the broader development system.”

The afterlife of Gandhi: Why his constructive programme matters in a neoliberal age

Gandhian ideas and values attain vitality and speak to all ages simply because they are laced with universal values.

India showcases six decades of space innovation at IAC 2025 in Sydney

“One of India’s space programme targets is to land on the Moon by 2040," says V. Narayanan, Chairman of ISRO.

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Petition urges Australian government to review parental leave for temporary resident visa holders

At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.

Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi criticises West for ceasefire, calls for Iranians to continue push for change of Islamic regime

In a series of posts on social media, Pahlavi acknowledged the ceasefire had “disheartened many” but said it should not be seen as a setback, urging supporters to remain “patient” and prepared for what he described as a decisive moment.

Search underway for migrant detainee who escaped custody at Bankstown Hospital

Police believe he may have connections to Sydney’s west, particularly the Blacktown area, and could be using the public transport network.
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