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$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"

Hospitality industry crackdown targets migrant worker abuse under tough new rules

More than 50 surprise inspections have uncovered suspected migrant worker exploitation at over 30 workplaces, Superintendent Jason Boyd revealed.

Kiwi immigration minister under fire for shocking comment about Indian migrants

The controversy comes at a time when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called for an “all-of-New Zealand” approach to strengthening ties with India.

Anita Anand sworn as Canada’s new foreign affairs minister in Mark Carney’s 38-member cabinet

Her appointment not only elevates Canada’s diplomatic corps but also shines a spotlight on the contributions of the Indian diaspora to Canadian public life.

Fiji’s 146th Girmit Day highlights Indo-Fijian legacy amid significant population decline

The Indo-Fijian community, once comprising 52% of Fiji's population in the late 1970s and 1980s, has now dwindled to approximately 33%.

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A 13-year-old struck at roundabout, taxi driver under investigation after allegedly leaving scene

The incident remains under investigation, and police have not yet announced any prosecution outcome.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

“I told Preet Singh, if you don’t give me a letter of reference, I might end my life”: Kashyap Patel

“It was a difficult situation for me, as a man with two kids — one nine-year-old and another six-year-old — telling me if I don’t give letters, he may kill himself,”
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