The award is especially meaningful for Sunita, marking 25 years since she migrated from India to Australia as a skilled worker.

Prof. Bandyopadhyay has also played a key role in non-political diplomacy, leading three New Zealand delegations to Indo-NZ meetings in New Delhi and Wellington.

Dialogue Fiji's Executive Director, Nilesh Lal, questioned whether Fiji can truly be considered a place where all its citizens feel valued and included.

While there are genuine issues to address, particularly around due diligence, the media’s failure to explain the economic benefits of CBI creates a risk that the public and policymakers misunderstand why the scheme persists in Vanuatu.

Without a stronger commitment to permanent funding, structural employment reforms, and better recognition of refugee skills, the government risks repeating the cycle of temporary solutions

Prof. Biman Prasad praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent commitment to preserving girmit history through research, film, and education but stressed the need for further action.

ABF Commissioner Gavan Reynolds hailed the expansion as a milestone in Australia's efforts to integrate technology into its border security framework.

Kamala aims to integrate widely accepted Hindu practices like yoga and meditation into her chaplaincy work, fostering a sense of unity and belonging among personnel.

Australia’s Thomas Robertson was named Man of the Series, while India's Umar Ashraf and Vivek Kumar took home Best Batsman and Best Bowler honours, respectively.

As per the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, more than 172 Indian students have died in Canada over the past five years for various reasons.