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Canada moves to tighten refugee rules as rise in alleged Khalistan-linked asylum claims sparks concern

Between 2013 and 2023, more than 6,500 individuals from India applied for asylum, with many claims citing Khalistani ideology.

Indian-origin couple first to receive New Zealand honour for IT services

Sunit Prakash and Lalita Kasanji co-founded the New Zealand Centre for Digital Connections with India in 2023, an initiative dedicated to accelerating digital and technology collaboration between New Zealand and India.

“Valuing diversity, not just celebrating it”: Albanese government unveils Office for Multicultural Affairs

“Modern Australia and multicultural Australia are the same thing. This office ensures every Australian feels welcomed and at home.”

Seven Indian-origin Kiwis recognised in 2024 King’s Birthday Honours

With Indians making up 6% of New Zealand’s population, these honours highlight the vital role of ethnic communities in building a more inclusive and diverse Aotearoa.

$18 million Jain temple to be built with Taj Mahal marble in Melbourne

“It was our wish and will that we build this community centre and temple with our own money. We have not approached anybody for financial help.”

Indian-origin tycoons in Australia’s Rich List — see who made top 100

From high-tech data centres to fertilisers and car parts, this year’s Rich List paints a dynamic picture of Australia’s evolving economy—and the increasingly diverse backgrounds of its wealthiest individuals.

Trump freezes visas, targets Chinese and international students in education crackdown

The Trump administration has recently revoked thousands of student visas nationwide, citing concerns about national security threats and ideological risks.

Cricket’s colourful desi voice Bharat Sundaresan officially becomes an Aussie

“I’ve felt Australian from the day I moved here. It feels good that finally Australia will accept me as one of your own.”

Dr Parwinder Kaur becomes first Indian woman to be sworn in on Sikh scripture in Australian parliament

"As a migrant, a mother, and a woman in STEM, I carry with me the stories of countless others who deserve to see themselves reflected in leadership.”

Illegal workers living on the job: How ABF officers uncovered visa scams in Far North Queensland

“Protecting vulnerable migrant workers, reminding employers of their legal obligations and assisting those in need were the three pillars of our deployment"

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Victoria Police search man over lewd act at busy bus stop

Police have released a computer-generated image of the suspect, who is described as being in his late 20s, with a stocky build, thick dark beard and moustache, and tanned skin.

School shooting in Canada leaves 10 dead, dozens injured

Ten people, including a suspected shooter, have died following a shooting in Tumbler Ridge, a small town in British Columbia, Canadian authorities say.

‘We will burn down the newsroom’: Online threats push Pacific journalists into silence

Research shows that females and journalists from minority communities are exposed to higher levels of digital hazards.
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