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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.

Victorian Multicultural Commission’s forum celebrates multicultural businesses as engines of growth and cohesion

Natalie Suleyman assured about commitment to supporting multicultural business owners with tailored programs and streamlined regulatory processes.

Melbourne’s outer north set to boom with 15,000 new homes and four town centres as new suburb announced

The precinct will also host a new quarry, subject to stringent planning controls—including a buffer zone from residences and a mandatory closure and rehabilitation

Sewage leak stuns travellers at America’s busiest airport

Despite the chaos and speculation that the brown liquid was sewage, officials have not confirmed its exact nature but stated an investigation is underway.

Fijian troops complete Australia-led military exercise in Queensland

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who visited the training site during his high-level tour to Australia in July, praised the troops’ performance and the deepening defence ties between Fiji and Australia.

UPI’s record-breaking day highlights India’s digital payments boom

UPI’s daily usage has doubled since 2023, crossing 700 million transactions and aiming for 1 billion a day by 2026.

India’s ‘rich men only’ matrimony app sees 68% women, smashing industry gender norms

Even more unexpected, women are sending more requests — and also getting rejected more often.

PM Albanese names Krissy Barrett as first female AFP Commissioner

Barrett will officially begin her five-year term on 4 October 2025, following the retirement of Kershaw, who has served as Commissioner since 2019.

Adelaide Uber driver found guilty of indecent assault

Muhammad Uzair Ehsan, 34, of Prospect, was convicted on Monday in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault.

Four Indian-origin grandparents found dead near West Virginia Hindu temple

The victims — Dr. Kishore Divan (89), Asha Divan (85), Shailesh Divan (86), and Gita Divan (84) — were on a pilgrimage to Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold, a historic Hindu site in West Virginia, when they vanished.

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Indian man charged after allegedly tricking wife into leaving Australia and cancelling her visa

The woman eventually managed to return to Australia in August 2025, however the couple’s son remained in India.

Prof. Glover to head ATEC as government overhauls university and TAFE system

Education Minister Jason Clare and Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles announced the appointment, highlighting Prof. Glover’s extensive experience across higher education and workforce policy.

Melbourne woman accused of ISIS links after years in Syrian camps and return to Australia

Authorities allege the woman travelled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to join ISIS. The man is believed to now be incarcerated in a Middle Eastern prison.
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