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New Zealand’s ‘Parent Boost’ Visa Lets Mum & Dad Stay 10 YEARS, But Can You Afford It?

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the visa strikes “the right balance between family reunification and protecting public services.”

Over 7,000 Nepali face deportation as Trump ends protected status

The status for Nepal will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on 5 August 2025 — 60 days after the decision’s effective date — giving those affected a brief window to leave the country or seek alternate immigration pathways.

‘Uber?’: Indian-origin man’s encounter at McDonald’s lays bare Australia’s casual racism

Praveen Param said he experienced the incident at a local restaurant on 31 May when he walked up to the counter and was immediately typecast.

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.

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‘India has gone from strength to strength’: Albanese praises Indian-Australian diaspora as ‘living bridge’ in Independence Day message

The Prime Minister described India as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy, saying the country “fills us with awe at the scale of its achievements and the vastness of its potential”.

‘You need to go home’: Alberta Premier responds to protesting Indian international students with expired visas

The students say more than 450 post-graduation work permit applications have been refused and argue that graduates from the same programmes have received different decisions.

‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’: Victoria’s Vietnamese community demands justice after Van Viet Truong’s death in Sunshine attack

Mr Truong died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in Sunshine on Saturday while attempting to intervene when a group of teenagers allegedly stole clothing from a nearby business.
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