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‘This is discrimination’: Indian-origin MP Dr Parmjeet Parmar slams race-based internship at Auckland University

Dr Parmar criticised a summer internship programme which states that applicants of Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander descent would be fast-tracked directly to the interview stage.

Shree Swaminarayan temple in Melbourne vandalised in racist graffiti attack

“To have it targeted in this way feels like an attack on our identity and our right to worship.”

Fake diplomat ran ‘Embassy’ for imaginary countries in Indian capital — luxury cars, cash and forged passports seized

Jain’s rented premises were decorated with flags of various countries and housed four cars bearing fake diplomatic plates.

‘F— off, Indian’: Charanpreet Singh hospitalised after alleged racist attack in Adelaide

Charanpreet Singh was allegedly ambushed by a group of five men armed with what appeared to be metal knuckles or sharp objects.

Albanese Government slashes student debt by 20 per cent for 3 million Australians

This sweeping move will wipe more than $16 billion in outstanding student loans, including HELP, VET Student Loans, Australian Apprenticeship Support Loans, Student Startup Loans, and other student debts — all backdated to 1 June.

Senator Varun Ghosh makes historic return to 48th Parliament, sworn in on Bhagavad Gita again

In February 2024, he became the first Australian Senator to be sworn in on the Bhagavad Gita, a move that resonated strongly with the multicultural community across the country.

India-backed 100-bed super-specialty hospital key to Fiji’s push for first-class health system, says DPM Prof. Prasad

“In the last 20 years, we have completely destroyed our public health system. That is what we (Coalition Government) inherited here.”

$500K reward to help find middle-eastern man over fatal arson that killed innocent woman

“We believe we know who directed this crime, and we know we are getting closer to proving who was responsible for carrying it out on the night."

Trade powerhouse Michelle Wade reappointed as Victoria’s India commissioner

Her appointment runs through to mid‑2028, ensuring Victoria pursues its ambitious goal of doubling two-way annual trade with India to $25 billion by 2030.

India ranks 7th, host Australia 15th at International Maths Olympiad 2025

This year’s Olympiad hosted 630 students from 110 nations, who competed over two days to solve six complex problems across algebra, number theory, combinatorics, and geometry.

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World’s most recorded artist, legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies at 92, leaving behind an unmatched legacy

Asha Bhosle’s unmatched productivity earned her global recognition from Guinness World Records for the most recorded artist in music history, with thousands of songs recorded in more than 20 languages.

“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.
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