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Community groups condemn planned Khalistan protests targeting Hindu temples in Canada

In a joint statement backed by more than 30 organisations, it warned that previous protests framed as peaceful had “led to harassment, intimidation, and violence against Hindu Canadians, devotees, and temple management”.

Deportation push as US detains niece and grandniece of Iran’s top commander Qasem Soleimani

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had moved to terminate the pair’s legal status, adding they were now in custody pending removal proceedings.

Leaders celebrate Sangam’s service to Fiji, marking 100 years of Indo-Fijian cultural and educational impact

Founded in 1926, Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam has grown into one of the country’s largest community organisations, managing a network of schools and early childhood centres.

Migrant worker exploited for seven years in domestic servitude as wage theft investigation uncovers millions

Across Australia, the $13.5 million program, run by the Department of Home Affairs, has uncovered millions in unpaid wages, threats of visa cancellation, and cases of modern slavery.

Australia to support Pakistan in major crackdown on human trafficking gangs

AFP personnel based in Islamabad recently took part in a National Dialogue focused on improving criminal justice responses to trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants in Pakistan.

Migration wave propels Melbourne toward becoming Australia’s biggest city as population skyrockets

Key source countries include New Zealand, the United Kingdom and China, while Australians are increasingly returning from destinations such as Indonesia and Japan.

Tarsem Singh charged over high-speed crash that killed pregnant teen and unborn child in US

Tarsem Singh appeared in court in Darke County this week, where he was formally charged over the February incident that claimed the life of 17-year-old Ashlee Holmes.

Albanese government opens $40 million grant for multicultural community infrastructure

Eligible projects include community hubs and centres, museums, libraries and art spaces, meeting and conference facilities, performance spaces and sporting areas.

Baltej Singh, nephew of Indira Gandhi’s Khalistani assassin, loses bid to keep identity secret in NZ’s record “Honey Bear” meth case

Baltej Singh was arrested at Auckland Airport while attempting to board a flight to Dubai, carrying more than $10,000 in cash.

Harshpreet Singh, illegal Indian immigrant, pleads guilty after firearms found near Pennsylvania shooting

25-year-old Harshpreet Singh is due to be sentenced on 9 July. He faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison, along with a possible term of supervised release and a substantial fine.

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Chinese and Indians don’t need Netflix to retrofit Australian classics – We need our own stories on screen

Australia has an extraordinary number of untold stories: the Indian hawkers, merchants, sailors, students and families who built connections with Australia long before today's multiculturalism; the friendships, tensions and exchanges between communities in the colonial era.

16-year-old sensation Neel Patel’s Australia U19 selection brings young Indian-origin cricketer back to family roots

Representing the University of New South Wales Cricket Club, Patel made headlines at just 16 by becoming one of the youngest players in Sydney Premier Cricket First Grade history after scoring more than 1,000 runs in a calendar year.

Gig delivery workers in Australia win minimum $31.30 an hour and injury cover

Under the new system, delivery workers will receive minimum safety-net rates ranging from $31.30 to $32 an hour, depending on the type of vehicle they use.
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