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Prof. Rajeev Varshney leads team to decode chickpea genome in milestone for Australian agriculture

The analysis has revealed previously untapped genetic diversity that is vital for improving yield, flowering time, drought and acid soil tolerance, and disease resistance.

Fijian Navy officer selected for marine engineering course in India under ITEC programme

Established in 1964 by the Government of India, the ITEC programme is a key pillar of India’s development partnership with over 160 countries across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and the Caribbean.

Suspected Hate Attack Rocks ISKCON Temple in Utah; India Demands Swift Justice

According to temple authorities, the gunfire rang out while worshippers were inside, forcing panicked devotees to take cover and interrupting evening prayers.

Startupbootcamp Australia accelerator launches in India to fuel next-gen energy solutions

"We are keen to be a partner in finding solutions that can help India emerge as a powerful $35 trillion economy by 2047.”

Indian grocery store owner and his son sentenced after ‘Kamini’ opium and illegal tobacco bust in Adelaide

ABF investigation led to the discovery of drugs and illicit tobacco stashed across multiple sites in Adelaide, including their Indian grocery and takeaway store in Plympton.

QUAD: US hails India–Australia defence ties as “consequential pillar” of Indo-Pacific security

"India has every right to defend its people against terrorism": EAM Jaishankar

Rabuka’s visit boosts Fiji–Australia Vuvale Partnership on security and diaspora

PM Rabuka noted that Australia remains Fiji’s largest visitor market, contributing to Fiji surpassing one million tourist arrivals in 2024—45% of whom came from Australia.

AI is coming for agriculture, but farmers aren’t convinced

The supposed revolution coming to agriculture goes by several names: “precision agriculture”, “smart farming”, and “agriculture 4.0” are some of the more common ones.

“Someone must have seen Aanisha”: Parents’ desperate search for missing daughter

“We don’t know what happened to our daughter. We just want her home safe. Seven days, no money, no food. We are worrying a lot. Please help.”

Point Cook childcare worker Joshua Brown charged with over 70 child-sex offences; check here which centres he worked

Since his arrest, detectives have uncovered evidence suggesting the alleged offending may not be confined to Point Cook.

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Victorian Opposition pledges 3,000 new police officers, half to be recruited from overseas

“Whether it’s New Zealand, England, Ireland, where they can come across here into Victoria… it gives them the opportunity to come across, but it also fills the void of recruiting in a shorter period of time.”

Trump orders US Navy to blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks fail in Pakistan

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reportedly released footage showing a confrontation between its naval forces and US warships in the strait

Eight honoured for bravery in 2024 Bondi Junction attack, including two posthumous awards

Among those recognised is the late Ashlee Good, who died after shielding her infant daughter from the attacker and ensuring the child was taken to safety.
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