Hosted by the Association of Haryanvis in Australia (AHA), the event was held under the theme “Ek Drishti • Ek Disha” (One Vision • One Direction), reflecting calls for greater coordination among Hindu organisations and deeper engagement with Australian society.

Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to deport up to 65,000 visa overstayers as part of a sweeping overhaul of Australia’s immigration system, warning that student and asylum pathways are being “exploited”.

Authorities are urging members of the public to report suspected immigration-related offences as investigations into similar activities continue.

Kingra, an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to a high-profile attack on a residence linked to Punjabi singer AP Dhillon, during which gunshots were fired and vehicles were set alight.

Letters seen by media outlets warn some applicants that they “must leave Canada as soon as possible” if found ineligible, or risk facing a deportation order.

Devgan was named joint winner of the Arts and Culture Award, Rai a highly commended finalist in the Media Award, and Pandey a finalist in the Senior Volunteer Award for her longstanding contribution to South Australia’s multicultural community.

Victoria is home to people who speak 290 languages and have 314 different ancestries?

At the centre of the petition is the case of an allied health worker who has lived in Australia since 2018 and worked as a physiotherapist since 2019, including in regional areas with workforce shortages.

The event, organised by the High Commission of India in Suva and ICCR, was attended by Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade Sakiasi Ditoka as chief guest.

The chance of any civilian being killed, injured, or abducted is at negligible levels and does not indicate a level of risk of such harms at the level of a real chance generally.”