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North America’s tallest Lord Ram statue unveiled in Canada

Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish called the unveiling “a landmark for Mississauga’s Hindu community,” acknowledging the cultural and spiritual significance of the installation.

South Australia’s Dr Ashokkumar Manoharan and Dr Ben Singh win 2025 Young Tall Poppy Awards

The 2025 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise two Indian-origin scientists for research that’s improving lives — from advancing workplace inclusion for migrants and people with disabilities to promoting global health through physical activity.

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad highlights India ties and preserving Hindu heritage

The concluding ceremony of the week‑long Ram Katha drew members of the Hindu community from across Fiji, offering a powerful celebration of devotion, tradition, and cultural heritage.

Hindu Council condemns Australian flag burning at Gaza rally

“Australia is an inclusive, democratic nation. While we respect the right to peaceful protest, we reject violence, hate speech, and radical ideologies in any form.”

FBI director Kash Patel meets Australian partners to combat transnational organised crime

The visit was part of a broader effort to reinforce international partnerships within the Five Eyes alliance, amid rising global security challenges.

Macron joins Albanese and Luxon in urgent call for Gaza hostage release, lasting peace

The discussions come ahead of the upcoming Conference on the Two-State Solution, to be held during the UN General Assembly in New York next month.

Fijian diaspora youth explore ancestral roots through Know India Programme

The seven Fijian participants are also exploring historical landmarks and experiencing India’s cultural diversity firsthand through organised state visits and cultural tours.

Perth Hindu Temple receives $1 million as Labor’s pledge for educational and cultural hub

The funding, delivered to the Hindu Association of Western Australia, is part of a broader plan to support the temple’s development of an Education & Culture building.

16% of Kiwi school leavers had no qualifications — worst rate in a decade

The figure equates to approximately 10,600 teenagers, and represents a 0.4 percentage point increase on the previous year.

Taxpayer-funded Canadian gurdwara displays ‘Khalistan embassy’ sign

The building that houses the "embassy" reportedly received C$150,000 in recent taxpayer-funded grants from the British Columbia government for accessibility upgrades—drawing sharp criticism from local Indo-Canadian leaders and observers.

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“Makes no difference”: President Trump doubles down as US–Iran talks end day one with zero deal in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump has declared victory over Iran even as marathon peace talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, drag on without a deal, highlighting the deep divide between political rhetoric and diplomatic reality.

Perth man jailed over assault on police officers, including spitting at airport arrest

Officers stopped and restrained him after he became obstructive. While in custody at the airport, he spat directly into the face and mouth of an AFP officer.

‘First contact’ that may have led to complex life on Earth finally witnessed by scientists

In fact, the first bubbles of oxygen that filled the atmosphere on early Earth likely came from ancient stromatolites. You could say we owe our very existence to these piles of rocks.
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