The Albanese Government said it recognises both the historical and ongoing significance of the day.

The spokesperson, who requested anonymity, described the situation as unprecedented in their two decades of diplomatic service and said efforts were under way to have the individuals identified and returned to India.

The tribunal heard adviser coached a migrant on how to pay $70,000 for a fabricated role that would support a residence visa application, while advising him on how to conceal the arrangement from authorities.

As founder of the Academy of Indian Classical and Bollywood Dance, Bose has trained more than 1,000 students and staged over 200 performances.

Arshdeep Singh, who entered Canada on a study permit in 2022, and Sukhnaaz Singh Sandhu, a temporary resident since 2016 and suspected member of the Ruffians gang, were both linked to criminal networks with connections in India.

Gurpreet Singh arrived in Canada on a temporary resident visa and worked as a religious worker at a Sikh temple.

The poll of 1,936 people, conducted by research firm Fox and Hedgehog between 24 and 27 February, found 79 per cent of respondents favoured an annual migration intake of 100,000 or fewer.

With 3% of the total population, Indian Australian founders started 22.2% of new businesses in the year 2025

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She said her focus was not on promoting a particular faith, but on helping individuals find meaning and resilience in ways that suited them.