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Australia rides the passport power wave as India slips to 80 amid widening mobility gap

Now in its 20th year, the 2026 Henley Passport Index covers 199 passports and 227 destinations and is updated monthly.

Shree Swaminarayan Temple Junagadhdham Melbourne to host historic Murti Pratishtha Mahotsav on 21-26 January

Temple organisers said the site would serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a centre for learning, community service and cultural preservation.

Australian Hindus call out ‘damaging’ false online claim targeting Adelaide’s sacred Harishchandra Ghat

Ghat is located on the banks of the Port Adelaide River and provides a culturally significant place for the immersion of ashes following cremation.

Victoria bids farewell to Indian Consul General Dr Sushil Kumar after impactful tenure

Dr Kumar assumed his role in Melbourne in July 2022, having previously served in Indian missions in Kuwait and Colombo, and held senior roles linked to regional cooperation in South Asia.

Underpaid international student from Nepal ‘took the fall’ in massive illegal tobacco raid, court hears

When questioned by police about the identity of the owner, she told officers she did not know who owned the business.

California truckers Gurpreet Singh and Jasveer Singh arrested with $7m cocaine stash hidden in semi-truck

Federal authorities allege the pair are “criminal illegal aliens” from India and claim they were operating the semi-truck using Commercial Driver Licences issued by the state of California.

Trump’s welfare chart names Pakistan, Bangladesh, China and Pacific nations, India’s omission underscores diaspora success

According to the Pew Research Centre, Indian Americans consistently rank among the highest-earning ethnic groups in the United States and have comparatively low reliance on welfare and assistance programmes.

One Nation senator links Indian fake degree bust to Australia’s visa integrity concerns

Each forged certificate was sold for between AUD 1,350 and AUD 2,700, while investigators say some buyers paid as much as AUD 3,600 to AUD 7,300, generating crores of rupees in illegal profits.

Renowned Indian-origin mathematician Prof. Nalini Joshi to lead Sydney’s $35m quantum security centre

Beyond her research, Prof. Joshi is widely recognised for her commitment to equity in science. Her Laureate Fellowship included a strong focus on attracting and retaining women in STEM

Dinesh Gourisetty’s Annapurna initiative serves 5,000 free meals in Melbourne’s West

“Our volunteers’ compassion is the backbone of this initiative,” Gourisetty said, crediting the dozens of community members who give their time each week.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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